Abstract: Polymeric particles having a size of about 0.1 to about 100 microns comprising at least two different phase separated polymers, at least one pigment, and at least one additive, where the pigment and additive are distributed within the phase separated polymers. Also disclosed are methods for preparing polymeric particles comprising phase separated polymers that comprise additives and pigments, wherein the methods involve molding.

Abstract: A primer coating composition is provided for an optical article capable of forming a coating layer having excellent impact resistance, abrasion resistance, adhesion and high refractive index to an optical base material, having high refractive index, specifically a plastic lens without occurrence of poor appearance such as ununiformity, cloudiness, etc. and regardless of the materials of the plastic lens. A primer composition for an optical article may comprises urethane resin having a polycarbonate-derived skeleton, polyester resin, inorganic oxide fine particles and water, and water-soluble organic solvent, if necessary.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable coating composition comprising at least one linear or cyclic polysiloxane containing at least one quaternary ammonium group, a process for producing the aforesaid coating composition, and a process for producing a coating with the curable coating composition, and also the coatings and coating compositions themselves that are obtainable by the processes described.

Abstract: A method for controlling morphology of a silicone organic block copolymer includes adding an MQ resin to the silicone organic block copolymer and annealing. The method is useful for forming thin films, which are useful in electronic device fabrication. The method is also useful for forming adhesives, release coatings, and reversible elastomers.

Abstract: An aerogel includes a plurality of supramolecular structures bound to one another. Each supramolecular structure includes a carbon nanotube (CNT) or graphene type structure having an outer surface, and a plurality of polymers or aromatic molecules secured to the outer surface of the CNT or graphene type structure. The plurality of polymers or aromatic molecules have at least one crosslinkable structure. The supramolecular structures are crosslinked together by chemical bonding between the crosslinkable structures. The polymers can be block copolymers including at least one conjugated polymer block and at least one block of a crosslinkable non-conjugated polymer that provides the cross linkable structure, where the conjugated polymer block is non-covalently bonded to the outer surface of the CNT or graphene type structure.

Abstract: A moldable composite material contains flakes of composite material, i.e., flakes of polymeric matrix materials having fibers embedded therein. An improved substrate is provided by providing a substrate and applying a coating onto the substrate, the coating containing the flakes of composite material. A first construction member can be secured to a second construction member by applying the coating onto an attachment region of the first construction member, and applying a fastener onto the first construction member in the coated attachment region to secure the first construction member to the second construction member.

Abstract: Pebble or granular based elastomeric surfacing materials that include an aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethane based pebble or granule bonded together with a two-part aliphatic polyurethane binder are provided. In one embodiment, an A side of the two-part binder has at least one polyol, and a B side of the two-part binder has multiple isocyanates. The multiple isocyanates can include for example hydrogenated methylene diphenyldisocyanate and hexamethylene diisocyanate. The A side and the B side of the binder are utilized to bond the pebbles together to form a surface that can be either porous or non-porous. In another embodiment, an A side of a two-part binder includes multiple polyols. The multiple polyols can include for example esterified ricinoleic acid polyols and caprolactone polyols. The A side of the two-part binder can be combined with a B side of the two-part binder and pebbles to form a non-porous surface.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a hardenable film-former and at least 0.5 weight percent of an oxidizing agent sufficient to decolorize a stain on the film-former is disclosed, wherein the oxidizing agent comprises hydrogen peroxide, hypochlorite, and organo-chlorine bleaches and will at least partially decolorize a plurality of stains when applied to the hardened coating, allowed to stand for one hour at room temperature, and evaluated by visual observation of the stain under average overhead fluorescent illumination. The oxidizing agent is not consumed as a catalyst or initiator to polymerize or otherwise cause a reaction in the floor coating before it is applied and before it has hardened. A composition of the invention may include from about 0.8 to about 5 weight percent oxidizing agent and the film-former forms a hardened film resistant to rinsing with tap water.

Abstract: There is provided a microparticle/polyrotaxane-containing coating with high abrasion resistance and chemical resistance. There are also provided a microparticle/polyrotaxane-containing coating film and a coated article. The microparticle/polyrotaxane-containing coating includes a solvent-based coating material, a modified polyrotaxane having a caprolactone modification group (—CO(CH2)5OH) and microparticles having an average particle size of smaller than 380 nm. The microparticle/polyrotaxane-containing coating film is in the form of a layer of the microparticle/polyrotaxane-containing coating on an article to be coated. The coated article includes the microparticle/polyrotaxane-containing coating film and an article to be coated.

Abstract: Described are radiation-curable coating compositions which combine good hardness with high flexibility and enhanced tensile strength, as well as good tensile-at-break. The radiation-curable coating compositions comprise at least one urethane(meth)acrylate (A) having a molar mass Mn of 100 to 500 g/mol and two ethylenically unsaturated double bonds per molecular and at least one monoethtlyenically unsaturated reactive diluent (B) which contains at least one cycloaliphatic or heterocyclic group.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition for forming a silicon-containing resist underlayer film comprising: (A) a silicon-containing compound obtained by a hydrolysis-condensation reaction of a mixture containing, at least, one or more hydrolysable silicon compound shown by the following general formula (1) and one or more hydrolysable compound shown by the following general formula (2), and (B) a silicon-containing compound obtained by a hydrolysis-condensation reaction of a mixture containing, at least, one or more hydrolysable silicon compound shown by the following general formula (3) and one or more hydrolysable silicon compound shown by the following general formula (4).

Abstract: The present invention provides curable compositions comprising non-tin metal catalysts that accelerate the condensation curing of moisture-curable silicones/non-silicones. In particular, the present composition employs a metal free catalyst system comprising a diazabicyclic compound as the catalyst. The diazabicyclic compounds exhibit catalytic activity comparable or superior to organotin such as DBTDL and exhibit certain behavior in the presence of components such as adhesion promoters that allow for tuning or adjusting the cure characteristics of the present compositions and provide good adhesion and storage stability.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a moulded article and a moulding material suitable therefor comprising the steps of providing a moulding material comprising a fibrous reinforcement material, a first resin material and a second resin material, the first resin material being at least partially processed; providing the moulding material in relation to a mould to form a moulding; and processing the moulding to form the moulded article by providing energy input to the moulding. The energy input for processing the moulding to form the moulded article is less than the energy input required for processing the moulded article from a moulding.

Abstract: Curable compositions comprising a benzoxazine component, a polyamine component and a fluoropolymer component are described. The compositions may be cured to produce compositions useful in coating, sealants, adhesive and many other applications.

Abstract: A composition for use in the manufacture of a fouling release coating, e.g. at least one layer of a fouling release coating, comprising at least one curable or crosslinkable polysiloxane and at least one silane terminated polyurethane.

Abstract: A temporary bonding adhesive composition includes a first compound including a thermosetting polyorganosiloxane and a second compound including a thermoplastic polyorganosiloxane.

Abstract: A curable reaction resin system can be used for example as a casting compound, molding compound, or high-temperature resin, and is to be processed as a two-component compound. The system has a first reaction resin component and a second reaction resin component, the first reaction resin component being epoxy-free and realized on the basis of a cyanate ester.

Abstract: Biodegradable compositions containing an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester. Methods of making the compositions and articles made from the compositions.

Abstract: A method of improving retention and drainage in a papermaking process is disclosed. The addition of an associative polymer, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry to improve retention and drainage is disclosed. Additionally a method to improve retention and drainage comprising addition of an organic microparticle, a poly(vinylamine) and optionally a siliceous material to the papermaking slurry is disclosed. A composition comprising an associative polymer, and a poly(vinylamine) and optionally further comprising cellulose fiber is disclosed.

Abstract: A heat-transfer textile ink product comprising (a) silicone ink base composition; (b) one or more pigments; and (c) a heat-transfer adhesion promoter.

Abstract: Nanolatexes comprising functional monomers and methods for making nanolatexes. Compositions comprising between about 3:97 and 90:10 (w/w) nanolatex particles to conventional latex particles. Because of the particle size differences between the conventional and nanolatexes, the nanolatexes may distribute themselves advantageously amongst the conventional latexes during coalescence, resulting in films having unexpected properties. In particular, when the average particle size of the conventional latex is about six times larger than the average particle size of the nanolatex, a composition comprising a ratio of 1 conventional latex particle for every 25 nanolatex particles results in unexpectedly strong (large Young's modulus) and smooth (high specular gloss) films.

Abstract: An aerosol glitter composition for achieving the “sugar” glitter effect comprises a solvent, binder, square polyester glitter, optionally a rheology modifier, and propellant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rubber composition including (A) at least one rubber component selected from the group consisting of a synthetic rubber and a natural rubber; (B) a polymer of farnesene; and (C) carbon black having an average particle size of from 5 to 100 nm, a content of the carbon black (C) in the rubber composition being from 20 to 100 parts by mass on the basis of 100 parts by mass of the rubber component (A).

Abstract: A sulfonated polymer comprising a 3-substituted fused thienothiophene repeat unit, a composition comprising the polymer, a method of making the polymer, and a device comprising the polymer. The polymers can be used in hole injection or hole transport layers, or other applications in organic electronic devices.

Abstract: A direct printing composition comprising (a) a silicone ink base composition and (b) an adhesion promoter.

Abstract: A viscosity regulating composition having a polymeric structure with an internal hydrophobic unit located within the polymer's backbone, multiple hydrophilic units, and terminal hydrophobic units. In one embodiment, the internal hydrophobic unit may have at least three linked hydrophobic segments, of the same or different hydrophobic segments, with the proviso that the multiple hydrophobic segments are not linked to each other by one or more hydrophilic linking segments, for example water-soluble, polymeric groups.

Abstract: Described as one aspect of the invention are polyester compositions comprising at least one polyester which comprises: (a) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising: (i) about 80 to about 100 mole % of terephthalic acid residues; (ii) about 0 to about 20 mole % of aromatic and/or aliphatic dicarboxylic acid residues having up to 20 carbon atoms; and (b) a glycol component comprising: (i) about 1 to about 49 mole % spiro-glycol residues; and (ii) about 51 to about 99 mole % at least one glycol chosen from at least one of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues and 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues; wherein the total mole % of the dicarboxylic acid component is 100 mole %, and wherein the total mole % of the glycol component is 100 mole %.

Abstract: An ink is disclosed. The ink includes a carrier fluid; an encapsulated metallic pigment particle further including a metallic pigment particle and a polymer, wherein the polymer covers between 70% and 100%, inclusive, of the surface area of the metallic pigment particle and wherein the morphology of the metallic pigment particle by itself is substantially the same as the morphology of the metallic pigment particle covered by the polymer; and a polymer resin.

Abstract: There is provided a polyphenylene sulfide resin composition, comprising 5 to 95% by weight of a component (B) which is a polyphenylene sulfide resin having a weight-average molecular weight of not less than 10,000 and a weight loss percentage ?Wr of not greater than 0.18% under heating, relative to 95 to 5% by weight of a component (A) which is a polyphenylene sulfide resin having the weight loss percentage ?Wr of greater than 0.18%, wherein a total of the component (A) and the component (B) is equal to 100% by weight.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising a hydrophobic or hydrophilic (or both) interpenetrating polymer network containing a non-ionic/ionic polymer and a hydrophobic thermoset or thermoplastic polymer, articles made from such composition and methods of preparing such articles. The invention also includes a process for preparing a hydrophobic/hydrophilic IPN or semi-IPN from a hydrophobic thermoset or thermoplastic polymer including the steps of placing an non-ionizable/ionizable monomer solution in contact with a hydrophobic thermoset or thermoplastic polymer; diffusing the monomer solution into the hydrophobic thermoset or thermoplastic polymer; and polymerizing the monomers to form a penetrating polymer inside the hydrophobic thermoset or thermoplastic polymer, thereby forming the IPN or semi-IPN.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for preparing a polymer polyol (PMPO) by alkoxylating a starter compound(s) having active hydrogen atoms in the presence of a double metal cyanide (DMC) catalyst, radical initiator(s) and optionally PMPO stabilizers and simultaneously polymerizing unsaturated monomer(s) with radical initiator(s). The polymer polyols (PMPOs) made by the inventive process may find use in the preparation of polyurethane foams and elastomers.

Abstract: A process for preparing emulsions of silicone gums is disclosed based on using an ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer as the emulsifier. The emulsions produced by the present process are useful as coatings additives for both water-based and oil-based coatings to obtain improved slip and anti-mar properties. The emulsions may also be used in the manufacture of tires as band ply lubricants. They may also be used in personal care applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a one-pot synthetic method for synthesizing silver-containing waterborne polyurethane (WBPU). The method includes the steps of adding a silver ion-containing solution, such as silver nitrate solution, into WBPU emulsion to form a silver-containing PU emulsion by stirring, and dehydrating the silver-containing PU emulsion so as to obtain a WBPU containing nano-scaled silver particles having a uniform particle size and good dispersibility. The present invention provides a method that can be easily and speedily operated, and the silver-containing WBPU prepared according to the method of the present invention exhibits excellent antibacterial, bactericidal and deodorant effects but using a small amount of silver.

Abstract: An organic polymer including internal pendant phosphorous acid groups at a level of >0.25% phosphorus by weight based on the weight of said organic polymer, the phosphorus acid groups being separated from the backbone of the organic polymer by no more than 2 alkylene glycol units, the organic polymer having an acid number of from 100 to 1,000, and a Mw of from 1,000 to 75,000, wherein the organic polymer has been formed by emulsion polymerization from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer is provided. Compositions further including an emulsion polymer including from 0.05% to 2% phosphorous, present as pendant phosphorous acid groups, by weight based on the weight of the emulsion polymer, and, optionally, an inorganic particle are also provided as are processes related to the compositions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aqueous dispersion comprising a solid particle and a structured vinyl polymeric dispersant, wherein said structured vinyl polymer dispersant comprises at least one hydrophilic segment and at least one hydrophobic segment, the hydrophilic segment comprising at least one crosslinkable moiety, wherein the crosslinkable moiety is cross-linked with a crosslinking agent that is substantially insoluble in the aqueous ink vehicle. These dispersions when used in ink jet inks provide images with the requisite optical density and chroma needed for emerging ink jet applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to silicone resins. It also relates to the preparation of organopolysiloxanes and to their use in a thermoplastic or thermosetting organic polymer or thermoplastic blends or thermosetting organic polymer blends or rubbers or thermoplastic/rubbers blends composition to reduce the flammability or enhance scratch and/or abrasion resistance of the organic polymer composition. It further relates to coatings made of such silicone resins for scratch resistance enhancement or flame retardant properties.

Abstract: There are provided curable resin sols having a curable polycyanate ester resin and at least 30 weight percent of an essentially volatile-free, colloidal dispersion of substantially spherical surface-modified silica nanoparticles; wherein the curable resin sol comprises no greater than 200 parts per million by weight alkali metal and alkaline earth metal ions based on the total weight of the silica nanoparticles and curable polycyanate ester resin. There are also provided compositions comprising such curable resin sol and reinforcing fibers, a process for preparing such compositions, and various articles made using such curable resin sols and compositions.

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

Abstract: A monolithic, self-stratifying polymer coating, comprising: inner and outer-most surfaces on opposite sides of the coating, the inner surface being in contact with and adhered to an article; a surface region, extending from the outermost surface to a depth of about 2 nm from the outermost surface; a middle region, extending from a depth of about 2 nm from the outermost surface to a depth of less than about 2000 nm from the outermost surface; and a bulk region, extending from a depth of less than about 2000 nm from the outermost surface to the inner surface; wherein the surface region comprises a fluorous polyoxetane having the formula: (I) wherein n is an integer of 0-1 1, and m is an integer>0, in a greater concentration relative to the middle and bulk regions; wherein the middle region comprises 3F-SiO1.5 groups in a greater concentration relative to the surface and bulk regions; and wherein the bulk region comprises a polyurethane in a greater concentration relative to the surface and middle regions.

Abstract: A composition for treating a surface such as carpets. The composition includes a film forming polyurethane dispersion having first and second film forming polyurethane dispersions. The film forming polyurethane dispersion forms a film when applied to a surface such as a polyester fiber carpet, and the film, upon drying, forms a topcoat on the surface (e.g., the polyester fiber carpet). The first film forming polyurethane dispersion forms a hard component of the topcoat, and the second film forming polyurethane dispersion forms a soft component of the topcoat. The composition also has a solvent that coalesces particles of a surface colorant and causes the particles to flow into the surface, such as carpet fibers, when the composition is applied to the surface. The composition seals and protects a portion of the surface, such as polyester fiber carpet, to which the colorant is applied.

Abstract: Aqueous ink jet ink compositions can be used for ink jet printing colored or invisible images on receiver elements. These compositions contain a polymeric agent comprising core-shell polymeric particles. The core of the particles comprises a hydrophobic polymer having an acid number less than 10. The shell of the particles comprises a hydrophilic polymer having an acid number of at least 70. The weight ratio of the core to the shell is at least 50:50 and up to and including 90:10. Such compositions can be used in various ink jet printing systems including drop on demand and continuous ink jet printing systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antireflective coating compositions and their use in image processing. The compositions self-segregate to form hydrophobic surfaces of the novel antireflective coating compositions, the composition being situated between a reflective substrate and a photoresist coating. Such compositions are particularly useful in the fabrication of semiconductor devices by photolithographic techniques. The present invention also related to self-segregating polymers useful in image processing and processes of their use.

Abstract: A composition comprises a poly(arylene ether); a block copolymer comprising a first block and a second block wherein the first block comprises repeating aryl alkylene units and the second block comprises repeating alkylene units; and an ethylene-vinyl aliphatic acid copolymer wherein the poly(arylene ether) and the block copolymer form a dual phase co-continuous morphology.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reinforced polyamide molding materials which can be prepared from a polyamide blend and, for example, by compounding with cut fibers or continuous filaments on twin-screw extruders and have mechanical properties which are usually not compatible with one another, namely a combination of exceptionally high rigidity and strength and at the same time good toughness. Furthermore, a high heat distortion temperature (HDT) is achieved according to the invention. The thermoplastic polyamide molding materials according to the invention are suitable for the production of moldings or other semifinished products or finished articles, which can be produced, for example, by extrusion, injection molding, direct methods or direct compounding, in which the compounded polyamide molding material is processed directly by injection molding, or other deformation techniques.

Abstract: An elastomer molded body for a medical instrument includes an elastomer material containing at least one kind of non-olefin-based elastomer, in which a melting point of the elastomer molded body is higher than a glass transition point of the elastomer molded body and the glass transition point of the elastomer molded body is in the range of 40° C. or more to 80° C. or less.

Abstract: A silicone composition comprises (a) a curable silicone resin, (b) an inorganic particle having a polymeric surface coating formed thereon, and (c) a cross-linking compound. The (a) curable silicone resin comprises units having a functional group R1 selected from an aryl group, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, and hydrogen. The polymeric surface coating comprises an organopolysiloxane. The organopolysiloxane comprises units selected from R23SiO1/2, R22SiO2/2, R2SiO3/2, and combinations thereof. R2 is selected from an aryl group, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, hydrogen, and combinations thereof, and R1 equals R2. The (c) cross-linking compound is reactive with at least one of (a) and the polymeric surface coating.

Abstract: Polymeric particles having a size of about 0.1 to about 100 microns comprising at least two different phase separated polymers, at least one pigment, and at least one additive, where the pigment and additive are distributed within the phase separated polymers. Also disclosed are methods for preparing polymeric particles comprising phase separated polymers that comprise additives and pigments, wherein the methods involve molding.

Abstract: Polycarbonate compositions having flame retardant properties and improved impact resistance are disclosed, together with methods for preparing the same.

Abstract: A glaze composition for application to a substrate includes a dry powder latex, a liquid latex emulsion, a coalescing solvent, a wax, a thickener and water. The glaze is rewettable during application and is extremely durable after fully dry. Optionally, the glaze also includes one or more of a surfactant, a dispersant, one or more pigments, a dispersant, a defoamer, a slow drying solvent, and a slow drying hydrocarbon resin.

Abstract: A method of applying a surface-coating material to a substrate includes providing a flexible laminate with a carrier and at least one layer of surface-coating material applied to the carrier and comprising a surface-coating material containing a double-bond-containing, OH-functional component A, a double-bond-containing, NCO-functional component B, and, optionally, a double-bond-containing component C which is different from A and B; applying a layer of adhesive to the substrate, contacting the carrier side of the laminate with a surface of the substrate such that the layer of surface-coating material is at least partially cured before or when it contacts the surface of the substrate, and removing the carrier from the layer of surface-coating material.