Abstract: A high speed parallel manufacturing line for manufacturing insulated glass units, the manufacturing line including a gas filling topping press that mates a spacer applied lite supplied to the topping press and a topping lite supplied to the topping press to create an insulated glass unit and fills the insulated glass unit with a non-air gas. A heating station applies localized heat to adhesive of the spacer material. A sealing press applies pressure to the insulated glass unit and facilitates further sealing of the spacer material to the spacer applied lite and the topping lite. The line may include a fourth corner sealer that completes sealing of the airspace of the IGU prior to finishing of the IGU.

Abstract: Disclosed are oil-extended olefin block copolymer compositions with microcrystalline wax. The microcrystalline wax reduces oil-bleed while maintaining composition softness.

Abstract: A method for increasing the wet coefficient of friction of a thermoplastic elastomer includes adding various ingredients to the thermoplastic elastomer. In one embodiment microcrystalline wax, amorphous polyalphaolefin ethylene copolymer, and a copolymer ethylene/propylene and olefins are added to the thermoplastic elastomer. And in another embodiment, microcrystalline wax and copolymer ethylene/propylene and olefins are added to the thermoplastic elastomer. The above compositions are formed into a sheet which can be used alone as a slip-resistant pad, or can be applied to a desired surface (such as that of a surfboard).

Abstract: The invention provides an ink composition comprising a colorant, water and wax particles, the wax particles comprising at least two kinds of wax; an ink set including the ink composition; and a method of forming an image using the ink composition.

Abstract: There is provided compositions and methods for producing three-dimensional objects by selective deposition modeling with a polar build material and a non-polar support material. The build material comprises a hydrocarbon wax material and a viscosity modifier, and the support material comprises a hydrocarbon alcohol wax material and a viscosity modifier. After the selective deposition modeling process has been completed, the of can be placed in a bath of polar solvent to remove the support material. The particular materials provided herein, and the post-processing methods associated therewith, provide for improved part quality of the three-dimensional object and for improved post-processing techniques. The three-dimensional objects can subsequently be used in a number of applications, such as patterns for investment casting.

Abstract: There is provided compositions and methods for producing three-dimensional objects by selective deposition modeling with a polar build material and a non-polar support material. The build material comprises a hydrocarbon wax material and a viscosity modifier, and the support material comprises a hydrocarbon alcohol wax material and a viscosity modifier. After the selective deposition modeling process has been completed, the object can be placed in a bath of polar solvent to remove the support material. The particular materials provided herein, and the post-processing methods associated therewith, provide for improved part quality of the three-dimensional object and for improved post-processing techniques. The three-dimensional objects can subsequently be used in a number of applications, such as patterns for investment casting.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive consisting of a core of a pressure sensitive adhesive comprising at least one polymer selected from polyester, polyacrylate, polyolefin, polyurethane, ethylene vinyl acetate polymers, styrene blockcopolymers or mixtures, at least one tackifier and optionally additives, the core material has a softening point of 80 to 150° C. and a tacky surface at 25° C., the hot melt adhesive having the form of pellets, each pellet of adhesive has an outer shell of a film forming material, whereby i) the film forming material is a thermoplastic polymer with a melting point of less than 120° C., ii) each pellet being completely surrounded by the film material, iii) the film is applied as continuous film so that the pellets have a non-blocking surface and are free flowing at a temperature of less then 45° C. Such pellets can be used as feed for automated feeder devices for the supply hot melt application systems.

Abstract: A composition and a method for fabricating microcapsules encapsulating phase-change material by interfacial condensation polymerization are provided. In this composition and method, a surfactant and an organic solvent are not needed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a liquid coating material curable with actinic radiation, substantially or entirely free from organic solvents, comprising (A) at least two compounds of general formula X—O—Y(—OH)—Z-Gr wherein X is a C6-C14 aromatic radical, C5-C20 heterocyclic aromatic radical or C6-C30 alkyl radical, Y is a trivalent organic radical, Z is a linking functional group, and Gr is an organic radical comprising one group which can be activated with actinic radiation; with the proviso that at least one of the two compounds (A) comprises aromatic or heterocyclic aromatic radical X and at least one comprises alkyl radical X; (B) oligo- and polyurethanes and/or oligo- and polyesters comprising two or three groups which can be activated with actinic radiation; (C) color and/or effect pigments; (D) waxes; (E) matting agents; and (F) polysiloxane additives comprising groups which can be activated with actinic radiation, a process for preparing it, and use thereof.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing extrudable/melt spinnable concentrate pellets which contain phase change materials (PCMs), whether the PCMs are micro-encapsulated absorbed into carrier polymers, or non-micro-encapsulated within the concentrate pellets. The polymer matrix within the concentrate pellets can be any thermoplastic polymer or combination of thermoplastic polymers, and the concentrate pellets can then be blended into similar thermoplastic polymers to form mono-filament melt spun fibers, extruded films, injection molded products, etc., or the concentrate pellets can be blended with other thermoplastic polymers to form bi-component or multi-component melt spun fibers, extruded films, injection molded products, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dip molding, a composition for dip molding, and a method for producing a dip molding. The dip molding is molded from a conjugated diene based rubber latex, crosslinked by a water-soluble multivalent metal salt, and contains substantially none of any of a sulfur-containing vulcanizing agent, a vulcanization accelerator for the vulcanizing agent, and zinc oxide. The dip molding has very few pinholes, has good feel, and has sufficient strength.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive adhesive material includes a substrate, a heat-sensitive adhesive layer containing a thermoplastic resin and a solid plasticizer formed on the substrate, and a heat-fusible substance capable of depressing the solidifying point of the solid plasticizer in at least one of the heat-sensitive adhesive layer and a layer adjacent to the heat-sensitive adhesive layer. The heat-fusible substance satisfies the following condition (A): E1<E2 where E1 is heat energy to fuse the solid plasticizer; and E2 is heat energy to fuse the heat-fusible substance.

Abstract: The present invention disclose a method for the orientation of a high density polyethylene (“HDPE”) film. The process of the invention comprises forming a HDPE-wax mixture by adding to a HDPE batch a normally solid hydrocarbon wax. The HDPE-wax mixture is subsequently stretched into a film at an orientation temperature below the film's melt temperature. The hydrocarbon wax is characterized by having a drop point equal to or lower than the melting point of the HDPE film. The present invention also provides a film made by the process of the invention and a master batch thereof.

Abstract: A dip-formed article which is shaped from a dip-formable composition comprising 100 weight parts of a conjugated diene copolymer prepared by copolymerization of 50 to 85 weight % of a conjugated diene monomer with 15 to 40 weight % of an ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer, 1 to 4 weight % of an ethylenically unsaturated acid monomer and 0 to 30 weight % of a copolymerizable other ethylenically unsaturated monomer, 2 to 6 weight parts of sulfur and 0 to 0.2 weight parts of zinc oxide. The dip-formed article is characterized as a glove by being well elongated and ease in donning, being not easily broken upon donning, and not wearying a wearer's hand even when it is worn for a long time, and having improved lastingness of the tight conformity to the skin of a wearer's hand.

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: Hot-melt adhesive compositions of atactic polypropylene and isotactic polypropylene are particularly suitable for bonding non-woven elastic composites. A selected amount of isotactic polypropylene is blended with a selected amount of atactic polypropylene to prepare an adhesive composition having one or more performance properties (e.g., bond strength) that are superior to the performance properties of conventional hot-melt adhesives.

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: An elastomeric carboxylated nitirle rubber glove has a stress retention, after six minutes at 100% extension, of rom 50% to 70%. It is made using prevulcanized carboxylated nitrile rubber latex with 2 to 6% by weight methacrylic acid equivalent.

Abstract: A method and product which provides a solid, non-powdered homogeneous form to liquid and low melting point solid compounds which facilitates stability, storage, dispersability and handling and which may be added directly to formulations requiring the liquid compound or low melting point solid compound. The liquid or low melting point solid ingredient is combined with a binder which is comprised of at least a wax and thermoplastic polymer. During the method of forming the product, both the binder and the liquid compound (or low melting point solid compound) pass through a liquid phase during which they are mixed. The product is then formed and cooled.

Abstract: A lubricating coating compound used for forming a thermosetting synthetic resin lubricating film, wherein a resin composition composed of an epoxy resin, a curing agent, a reactive silicone oil with an epoxy group, and a triazinethiol is dissolved in an organic solvent, wherein if the sum of the epoxy resin and the curing agent is set to 100 parts by weight, the sum of the reactive silicone oil with an epoxy group and the triazinethiol is 2 to 30 parts by weight.

Abstract: A sizing composition which includes an anionic or cationic polyurethane dispersion, a polyolefin wax and a coupling agent.

Abstract: The present invention, therefore, relates to a method for preparing a thermoplastic elastomer, said method comprising: (I) mixing (A) a thermoplastic resin comprising more than 50 percent by volume of a polyester resin other than poly(butylene terephthalate), said thermoplastic resin having a softening point of 23° C. to 300° C., (B) a silicone elastomer comprising (B′) 100 parts by weight of a diorganopolysiloxane gum having a plasticity of at least 30 and having an average of at least 2 alkenyl groups in its molecule and, optionally, (B″) up to 200 parts by weight of a reinforcing filler, the weight ratio of said silicone elastomer (B) to said thermoplastic resin (A) being greater than 35:65 to 85:15, (C) 0.

Abstract: Polish formulations are provided which comprise: a) an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent comprising 0-10% aromatic hydrocarbons; b) an acrylic resin; and c) a wax product that is thermoplastic, transparent, a solid at room temperature and has a melting/softening point of about 60° to about 90° C.; wherein wt:wt ratio of said acrylic resin and wax is about 1:3 to about 1:8 and the wt:wt ratio of said resin and wax to said solvent is about 1:1 to about 1:9. The formulations function as surface polishes that can be used on any hard surface including wood, metal, stone, and other non-porous surfaces.

Abstract: A hot melt wax coating composition and hot melt wax coated paper product are provided which coating contains at least one chemical compound which is either itself capable of acting as a latent dispersant for the coating or capable of being chemically modified so as to act as a dispersant for the coating, within an aqueous environment, thus rendering the hot melt coating more readily dispersable from the coated paper. The coated paper product is repulpable using standard paper mill equipment.

Abstract: A lubricating coating compound used for forming a thermosetting synthetic resin lubricating film, wherein a resin composition composed of an epoxy resin, a curing agent, a reactive silicone oil with an epoxy group, and a triazinethiol is dissolved in an organic solvent, wherein if the sum of the epoxy resin and the curing agent is set to 100 parts by weight, the sum of the reactive silicone oil with an epoxy group and the triazinethiol is 2 to 30 parts by weight.

Abstract: A method and product which provides a solid, non-powdered homogeneous form to liquid and low melting point solid compounds which facilitates stability, storage, dispersability and handling and which may be added directly to formulations requiring the liquid compound or low melting point solid compound. The liquid or low melting point solid ingredient is combined with a binder which is comprised of at least a wax and thermoplastic polymer. During the method of forming the product, both the binder and the liquid compound (or low melting point solid compound) pass through a liquid phase during which they are mixed. The product is then formed and cooled.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive compositions, that exhibit excellent adhesion properties and improved thermal stability, said compositions comprising:a) 1 to 30 parts of styrene-butadiene-styrene triblock copolymer;b) 1 to 30 parts of styrene-isoprene-styrene triblock copolymer;c) 5 to 50 parts of a tackifier compatible with the butadiene and isoprene midblocks, but not compatible with the styrene end blocks;d) 5 to 70 parts of a tackifier compatible with the butadiene and isoprene midblocks, and the styrene end blocks;e) 5 to 30 parts of a tackifier compatible with the styrene end blocks, but not compatible with the butadiene and isoprene midblocks;f) 5 to 30 parts oil; andg) 0 to 5 parts wax.

Abstract: Disclosed are hot melt adhesives comprising at least one first homogeneous linear etylene polymer having a particular density and melt viscosity at 350.degree.F. (177.degree.C.), and an optional wax and tackifier. In particular, disclosed is a hot melt adhesive characterized by: a) at least one homogeneous linear or substantially linear interpolymer of ethylene with at least ibe C.sub.2 --C.sub.20 .alpha.-olefin interpolymer having a density from 0.850 g/cm.sup.3 to 0.895 g/cm.sup.3 ; and b) optionally at least one tackifying resin; and c) optionally at least one wax wherein the hot melt adhesive has a viscosity of less than about 5000 cPs (50 grams/cm.second) at 150.degree.C. Preferred hot melt adhesives for use in adhering cardboard or paperboard are disclosed, as well as the resultant adhered products. Also disclosed is a dual reactor process for the preparation of the inventive hot melt adhesives.

Abstract: This invention relates to a dispersions of polymeric colorants having poly(oxyalkylene) moieties mixed with unsubstituted sorbitan monooleate alone or ethoxylated dodecanol admixed with unsubstituted sorbitan monooleate. Such colorant dispersions are easy to handle and are effectively introduced into wax media, thereby providing significant improvements over other dyestuffs, pigments, and colorants.

Abstract: A hot-melt solid ink composition comprises at least one polyamide and at least one terpene resin. The terpene resin is present in an amount of from 0.5% by weight to 15% by weight based on the total weight of the ink composition. This hot-melt solid ink composition can be stable to heat upon recording using ink-jet recording apparatus where ink is heated to melt at a temperature higher than ordinary temperature to make a record, and has a superior transparency and a superior adhesion to printing mediums.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a colloid of a thermoplastic, elastomeric polyurethane and a wax dispersible in water is applied to the surface of a substrate, drying rapidly to form a tough, durable, protective film bonded firmly to the surface.

Abstract: A wax composition comprising a wax component and a copolymer. The copolymer comprises a backbone, a pendant aliphatic group, a pendant fluorinated group, and a pendant polydiorganosiloxane group. Also, a wax composition comprising a silicone fluid, solvent, and an alkoxylated wax component, the alkoxylated wax component comprising one or poly(alkoxy) groups attached to the wax component at a free alcohol group, a free acid group, or an olefinic group.

Abstract: A hot melt useful for packaging comprising a) from about 10% to about 40% by weight of a block copolymer; b) up to about 20% of a compatible polymer wherein the total polymer content does not exceed 40% by weight; c) from about 25% to about 60% by weight of at least one tackifying resin; d) from about 5% to about 25% by weight of a compatible plasticizer; and e) from about 10% to about 40% by weight of at least one wax component wherein the viscosity of the hot melt adhesive is less than about 1500 cPs at about 150.degree. C.

Abstract: A phase change ink composition is disclosed wherein the ink composition utilizes colorant in combination with a selected phase change ink carrier composition containing at least one hydroxy-functional fatty amide compound.

Abstract: A profiled element for use as a wiping strip in a motor vehicle screen wiper is made of rubber or an elastomer, and has a coating formed by applying a solution to the profiled element. The solution comprises a powder of graphite for example, which is dispersed in a resin, and the solution includes a proofing agent for making the coating impermeable.

Abstract: Hot-melt adhesive compositions useful for packaging are disclosed. These hot-melt adhesive compositions are based on modified polyethylene and contain a linear, low density copolymer or terpolymer of ethylene and another alpha-olefin, a polyethylene graft copolymer, a tackifying resin, and a high-melting low viscosity wax. The hot-melt adhesive compositions disclosed herein produce very good adhesive bonds, even at high speed packaging conditions under a broad range of ambient packaging temperatures. These inventive adhesive compositions have a novel combination of good hot tack and good adhesive bond properties, even at extreme conditions.

Abstract: A new wax composition for use in the ink industry, which composition is prepared from: (a) 40% to 90% of solvent having a boiling point within the range of about 100.degree. to 550.degree. C., said solvent being selected from the group consisting of aromatic and aliphatic solvents, (b) 10% to 40% of wax having an average particle size within the range of about 1 to about 300 microns, (c) 5% to 40% of polymeric pour point depressant, and optionally dependant on the characteristics required, 4% to 40% of a resin material which is soluble in aromatic and aliphatic solvents.

Abstract: A new stable liquid suspension of a non soluble particulate material, and a method of preparation of same are provided. Such compositions comprise at least one oil, one oil soluble resin and a non oil soluble particulate material mixed together In the appropriate quantities and conditions.

Abstract: A phase change ink composition is disclosed wherein the ink composition utilizes polymeric dyes in combination with a selected phase change ink carrier composition.

Abstract: A self-release binder system comprising (a) an organic polyisocyanate binder; and (b) a composition comprising (i) a wax and (ii) a fatty acid.

Abstract: A wax composition for coating paper products is disclosed. The wax composition contains a wax base and a polymeric additive. The wax base comprises a paraffin wax and a fatty acid. The polymeric additive is a polymeric amorphous substance soluble in or miscible with the wax base.

Abstract: The specification discloses an aqueous dispersion for coatings consisting essentially of water and a water dispersible component, wherein the water dispersible component is provided by reacting maleic anhydride with a rosin ester to provide a maleated rosin ester, adding wax and preferably also an ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer to the maleated rosin ester, and adding a tertiary amino alcohol to the mixture to yield the water dispersible component as a reaction product thereof. When used in a coating formulation for paper, clay and/or latex may be added to the formulation. In one preferred embodiment, the dispersion is applied as a coating to paper to enhance toner adhesion to the surface of the paper while also providing a relatively low friction surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a repulpable laminating adhesive which contains an elastomer, tackifier and a 5:95 to 100:0 by weight blend comprising a high molecular weight oxygen-containing polymer and a wax.The oxygen-containing polymer is preferably of the formulaA-B (I)wherein A is represented by a unit of the formula ##STR1## and B is represented by a unit of the formula ##STR2## and further wherein R and R.sub.1 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl group; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl group; x is greater than or equal to 1 but less than 70; and y is between about 0 to about 45; provided the weight percent of B/A+B is between 0 and 50 percent and the molecular weight of the A unit is less than 2,000.

Abstract: Polyolefin molding composition of high rigidity and hardnessA polyolefin molding composition essentially comprisinga) a polyolefin wax andb) a high-molecular-weight polyolefin or, instead of b),c) a high-molecular-weight olefin copolymer has high rigidity and hardness.In order to increase the impact strength, this molding composition may additionally be admixed with a rubber having a glass transition temperature of below -20.degree. C.

Abstract: A multi-ply, wet-strength, removable label or coupon for packages intended for retail use, particularly suitable for items where refrigeration and/or condensation is a condition of the product life cycle. The coupon structure includes a base ply formed of moisture resistant, wet-strength paper with printable or coatable upper and under sides. The base ply is adhered to a removable top ply with a combination of bonding agents and release coatings. The top ply may also be moisture resistant. The coupon structure is preferably supplied in a cut-sheet format for convenient use and storage.

Abstract: Crosslinkable carbosilane polymer formulations are prepared from saturated or unsaturated carbosilane polymers containing reactive silicon hydride radicals in the polymer chain combined with polycyclic polyene crosslinkers having two or more double bonds that are reactive in the hydrosilation crosslinking reaction.

Abstract: A cured composition possessing excellent cohesive strength at high temperatures along with excellent adhesion, shear strength and solvent resistance is prepared by the high energy ionizing radiation initiated curing of a polymer composition comprising an alkenyl arene/conjugated diene block copolymer and a oligomer such that the unsaturation index of the composition is minimized. The radiation initiated curing of the adhesive composition is accomplished without requiring the aid of a coupling agent to promote crosslinking of the block copolymer during exposure to the radiation.

Abstract: A wetness indicating hot-melt adhesive which changes color in response to the presence of moisture is disclosed, which contains 20 to 70 wt. % of polymer, about 28 to 10 wt. % of which is water sensitive polymer; 25 to 60% of organic acid which is selected from a high acid fatty acid, or rosin acid, or a combination thereof; 0 to 40% of water soluble wax; 0 to 60 wt. % of glycerol monostearate; 0 to 55 wt. % of hydrogenated castor oil; 0 to 15 wt. % of polyalkylene wax; 0 to 60 wt. % of compatible plasticizer; and a wetness indicating agent which changes the color of the composition in response to moisture therein. The time of response of the color change can be controlled from about one second to a somewhat larger value as desired.

Abstract: A composite useful in thermal energy storage, said composite being formed of a polyolefin matrix having a phase change material such as a crystalline alkyl hydrocarbon incorporated therein, said polyolefin being thermally form stable; the composite is useful in forming pellets, sheets or fibers having thermal energy storage characteristics; methods for forming the composite are also disclosed.

Abstract: A coating slurry comprised of 42 percent silicon and 10 percent chromium metal powders; 45 percent lacquer base including toluene, xylene, and a polymeric binder; and 3 percent antisettling agent. After the slurry has been applied and then subjected to a high temperature vacuum processing, a ceramic coating is obtained which provides 3000.degree. F. high temperature oxidation protection for a refractory tantalum alloy substrate.