Abstract: A series of compositions, water based and solvent based, and a film composition from a water-based emulsion that yield substantially removable coatings disposed to be applied to the surface of numerous objects, including vehicles. The coatings allow for easy application and removal. These durable and easily applicable compositions may be dispensed in rollable, sprayable or hand stretch applied form, and no preparation to the surface is required.

Abstract: A film that is biodegradable and water-sensitive (e.g., water-soluble, water-dispersible, etc.) in that it loses its integrity over time in the presence of water is provided. The film contains a biodegradable polyester, starch, water-soluble polymer, and plasticizer. The desired water-sensitive attributes of film may be achieved in the present invention by selectively controlling a variety of aspects of the film construction, such as the nature of the components employed, the relative amount of each component, the manner in which the film is formed, and so forth.

Abstract: An aqueous cationic polyurethane dispersion for waterborne digital print and other applications comprising an aqueous dispersion of polyurethane having properly positioned tertiary amino groups, e.g., tethered tertiary amino group separated from backbone by at least two intervening atoms or terminal tertiary amino groups with multiple tertiary amino groups per terminus, where said amino groups are optionally partially quaternized and/or neutralized.

Abstract: In one aspect, adhesives for use with a 3D printer are described herein. In some embodiments, an adhesive for use with a 3D printer comprises a first polymeric component comprising a poly(vinyl alcohol) and a second polymeric component. The poly(vinyl alcohol), in some embodiments, comprises amorphous poly(vinyl alcohol). In some embodiments, the second polymeric component comprises a water-soluble polymer. Further, in some embodiments, an adhesive described herein further comprises a solvent, a surfactant, and/or a preservative.

Abstract: Gels and gel-containing materials, including hydrogels, are described. A gel can be formed by blending polyacrylic acid (PAA) and a polyglycol, such as polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) at room temperature and, in some cases, without using a catalyst. The blend material can be used to form soft or hard materials, films and particles. The blend material can be combined with vinyl monomers and polymerize to form a hydrogel. The hydrogel can have a high mechanical strength and high water absorbency.

Abstract: Multicolor thermal imaging members are described that comprise color-forming layers that are separated by thermally-insulating layers and can be addressed with a thermal printing head in contact with a surface to form an image. The thermally-insulating layers are designed to be as thin as possible consistent with at least partially independent addressing of the color-forming layers, and are formulated so as not to lead to instabilities either before or after printing or to give rise to dimensional changes of a thermal imaging member when it is subjected to changes in temperature or humidity. Coating compositions for manufacturing such thermally-insulating layers are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a film suitable for applications requiring high water vapor transmission rates. The film comprises a polyolefin polymer together with from 1 to 30 percent by weight of the film of a hydrophilic polymer and from 30 to 75 percent by weight of the film of a filler having a hydrophilic surface functionality.

Abstract: A curable aqueous composition that includes a first polymer that includes carboxyl groups, and a second component that includes a second water insoluble polymer and a stabilizer. The second component includes functional groups that react with the carboxyl groups of the first polymer during cure, is free from carboxylic acid groups, or a combination thereof. The composition, when dry, exhibits a first Tg of at least 10° C. and a second Tg of at least 50° C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyvinyl alcohol resin composition capable of providing a melt-molded article with superior gas barrier properties and flex crack resistance. The resin composition comprises (A) a PVA resin having 1,2-diol unit in side chain thereof; and (B) a mixture of block copolymers each having an aromatic vinyl polymer block, and a conjugated diene polymer block and/or hydrogenated thereof, wherein the (B) mixture of block copolymers includes (B1) a block copolymer having no carboxyl group and (B2) a block copolymer modified with a carboxyl group-containing compound.

Abstract: A battery electrode or separator surface protective agent composition having fluidity and being capable of being solidified by hot melt, and comprising at least two types of organic particles comprising organic materials, wherein the organic particles of types different from each other are substantially incompatible with each other, wherein when the composition is solidified by hot melt, the organic particles of the same type thermally fuse with one another to form a continuous phase.

Abstract: Hybrid topcoat formulations comprising a water soluble polymer and a water dispersible polymer provide improved adhesion to underlying surfaces. Paper products coated with these formulations, such as thermal paper, achieve high stain resistance and improved adhesion of UV cured silicone release layers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a thermoplastic elastomer composition having a phase structure comprising a continuous phase comprising at least one thermoplastic resin and a disperse phase comprising dynamically crosslinked elastomer particles finely dispersed in the continuous phase, the method being characterized by dispersing in at least one crosslinkable elastomer component furnace carbon black having a BET nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of from 100 to 260 m2/g and a primary particle average particle diameter of from 10 to 25 nm in an amount of 1 to 15 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the at least one crosslinkable elastomer component, prior to or during dynamic crosslinking.

Abstract: Plasticizers comprising monoesters and/or diesters of poly(trimethylene ether) glycol are provided. The plasticizers can be used in plasticizing a variety of base polymers.

Abstract: There is provided a water dispersion for a sustained release preparation, the dispersion having viscosity at 25° C. of not more than 100 mPa·s and including polymer particles which are obtained by polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated group-containing monomers (A), polyvinyl alcohol (C2) in an amount of more than 0% by weight but not more than 50% by weight relative to a total amount of the ethylenically unsaturated group-containing monomers (A), having a degree of saponification of more than 91.5 mol % and less than 98 mol %, and water. There is also provided a sustained release preparation including the water dispersion and a volatile active substance which is selected from a group consisting of a pheromone substance, an agricultural chemical, an aromatic, a deodorant and an antibacterial agent.

Abstract: There is provided a a sustained release preparation including a dispersion for a sustained release preparation and a volatile active substance, the dispersion having viscosity at 25° C. of not more than 100 mPa·s and including polymer particles which are obtained by polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated group-containing monomers (A), polyvinyl alcohol (C1) in an amount of more than 0% by weight but not more than 30% by weight relative to a total amount of the ethylenically unsaturated group-containing monomers (A), having a degree of saponification of more than 82 mol % but not more than 91.5 mol %, polyvinyl alcohol (C3) in an amount of more than 0% by weight but not more than 30% by weight relative to the total amount of the ethylenically unsaturated group-containing monomers (A), having a degree of saponification of not less than 98 mol %, and water.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods to form coatings on a substrate, the coatings comprising a blend of a poly(vinyl alcohol) composition comprising a poly(vinyl alcohol) characterized by (i) a hydrolysis level of from about 85 to about 93 mol % and a 4 weight % aqueous viscosity of 15 centipoise (cp) or less; or (ii) a hydrolysis level of about 95 mol % to 100%; and an ionomer comprising a parent acid copolymer that comprises ethylene and about 18 to about 30 weight % of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, the acid copolymer having a melt flow rate from about 200 to about 1000 g/10 min., wherein about 50% to about 70% of the carboxylic acid groups of the copolymer are neutralized to carboxylic acid salts comprising potassium cations, sodium cations or combinations thereof. Multilayer structures comprising the blend composition on a substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a slurry composition which realizes excellent dispersibility through simple steps and can maintain high dispersibility over a long term. In addition, the present invention provides a slurry composition produced using this method.

Abstract: Disclosed is a blend composition comprising a combination of (a) about 99 to about 1 weight %, based on the combination of (a) and (b), of a sub-partially hydrolyzed poly(vinyl alcohol) characterized by a hydrolysis level of from about 72 to about 84 mole %; and (b) about 1 to about 99 weight % of an ionomer comprising a parent acid copolymer that comprises ethylene and about 18 to about 30 weight % of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, the acid copolymer having a melt flow rate from about 200 to about 1000 g/10 min., wherein about 50% to about 70% of the carboxylic acid groups of the copolymer are neutralized to carboxylic acid salts comprising potassium and/or sodium cations. Also disclosed are aqueous dispersions and methods to prepare the aqueous dispersions. Articles and multilayer structures comprising the blend composition on a substrate and methods for their preparation are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a blend composition comprising a combination of (a) about 99 to about 1 weight %, based on the combination of (a) and (b), of a poly(vinyl alcohol) characterized by a hydrolysis level of from about 85 to about 93 mol % and a 4 weight % aqueous viscosity of 16 to about 75 centipoise; and (b) about 1 to about 99 weight % of an ionomer comprising a parent acid copolymer that comprises ethylene and about 18 to about 30 weight % of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, the acid copolymer having a melt flow rate from about 200 to about 1000 g/10 min., wherein about 50% to about 70% of the carboxylic acid groups of the copolymer are neutralized to carboxylic acid salts comprising potassium and/or sodium cations. Also disclosed are aqueous dispersions, methods to prepare the aqueous dispersions and articles comprising the blend composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition comprising (a) a poly(vinyl alcohol) characterized by (i) a hydrolysis level of from about 85 to about 93 mole % and a 4 weight % aqueous viscosity at 20° C. of 15 centipoise or less; or (ii) a hydrolysis level of about 95 mole % or greater; and (b) an ionomer comprising a parent acid copolymer comprising copolymerized units of ethylene and acrylic acid or methacrylic acid with melt flow rate from about 200 to about 1000 g/10 min., wherein about 50% to about 70% of the carboxylic acid groups of the copolymer are neutralized to carboxylic acid salts.

Abstract: This invention provides a masking material that can be used to protect an underling surface (e.g. an automobile surface) during an overcoating (e.g. painting) operation. The masking material in one embodiment includes a thickener and a pH control agent and water. The masking material can be applied to a surface that is to be protected from paint overspray or other coating processes, allowed to dry, and the surface then coated (e.g. with paint). After drying of the paint, or other coating, the masking material can removed by water washing.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods to form coatings on a substrate, the coatings comprising a blend of a poly(vinyl alcohol) composition comprising a poly(vinyl alcohol) characterized by a hydrolysis level of from about 85 to about 93 mole % and a 4 weight % aqueous viscosity at 20° C. of about 16 to about 75 centipoise; and an ionomer comprising a parent acid copolymer that comprises ethylene and about 18 to about 30 weight % of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, the acid copolymer having a melt flow rate from about 200 to about 1000 g/10 min., wherein about 50% to about 70% of the carboxylic acid groups of the copolymer are neutralized to carboxylic acid salts comprising potassium cations, sodium cations or combinations thereof. Multilayer structures comprising the blend composition on a substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: A flexographic printing plate precursor for laser engraving that comprises a relief-forming layer formed from a resin composition for laser engraving, wherein the flexographic printing plate precursor for laser engraving has matting agent particles at the surface of the relief-forming layer, and the matting agent particles comprise a water-soluble resin and have a number average particle size of 2 ?m to 40 ?m.

Abstract: A shaping slurry that forms a shaped product with a granule includes: a water-based solvent; a hydrophobic granule that forms the shaped product; and an amphiphatic solid polymer that forms the shaped product, and is dissolved in the water-based solvent.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a water-resistant gypsum product including forming an aqueous mixture of gypsum, water and a wax mixture, wherein the wax mixture includes a hydrocarbon wax, and a substitute material selected from the group consisting of (a) an asphaltite, (b) a polyolefin homopolymer, (c) a polyolefin copolymer, and (d) combinations thereof; and forming the mixture into a structure, and drying the structure while permitting hydration of the gypsum to form a gypsum product.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition which is excellent in flexibility, mechanical properties, and moldability and is capable of adhering to ceramics, metals, and synthetic resins even by heat treatment at a low temperature (for example, 190° C. or lower) without the treatment with a primer, and a molded product obtained by using the thermoplastic polymer composition. The thermoplastic polymer composition includes 100 parts by mass of a thermoplastic elastomer (A), 1 to 100 parts by mass of a polyvinyl acetal resin (B), 5 to 100 parts by mass of a polar group-containing olefin-based copolymer (C), and 0.1 to 300 parts by mass of a softener (D). The thermoplastic elastomer (A) is a block copolymer which has a polymer block constituted by aromatic vinyl compound units and a polymer block constituted by conjugated diene units or a hydrogenated product of the block copolymer.

Abstract: A process of producing polymer microparticles wherein, in a system which includes a polymer (A), a polymer (B) and an organic solvent and can cause phase separation into two phases of a solution phase mainly composed of the polymer (A) and a solution phase mainly composed of the polymer (B) when the polymer (A), the polymer (B) and the organic solvent are dissolved and mixed together, after an emulsion is formed at a temperature of 100° C. or higher, the polymer (A) is precipitated by bringing a poor solvent for the polymer (A) into contact with the emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention provides: vinyl chloride-based resin aggregate particles that can be produced through a heat treatment while inhibiting scale formation within a vessel for the heat treatment and that provide a plastisol with non-infiltrating property and a satisfactory sagging property; a process for producing the particles; and a glove obtained using the particles. The vinyl chloride-based resin aggregate particles of the present invention are characterized in that the aggregate particles have a mean volume particle diameter of 10 to 60 ?m, the percentage of particles having a particle diameter of 10 to 60 ?m is at least 50 vol. %, and a plastisol containing 100 weight parts of the aggregate particles and 160 weight parts of di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate satisfies the relationship 3??70/?40?1000 where ?40 is the viscosity at a shear rate of 1 s?1 of the plastisol that has been retained at 40° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of protective-colloid-stabilized vinyl ester/ethylene copolymers in the form of polymer powder as low-profile-additives (LPAs).

Abstract: Ethylene-vinyl alcohol (EVOH) based thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) and thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPV) including a cured rubber dispersed therein and an EVOH-rubber compatibilizer.

Abstract: The invention relates to graft copolymers, their preparation, and compositions, such as electrophoresis separation media, containing the same; also to ultra-high molecular weight poly(N,N-dimethylacrylamide) (“poly(DMA)”) polymers, their preparation, and compositions, such as electrophoresis separation media, containing the same; and more particularly to supports, such as capillaries, containing these polymers and methods for separating biomolecules, especially polynucleotides, using capillary electrophoresis. The graft copolymers can be prepared by, e.g., grafting polyacrylamide units onto a poly(DMA) backbone. Separation media comprising such graft copolymers or ultra-high molecular weight poly(DMA) polymers yield superior performance in the analysis and separation of biomolecules by capillary electrophoresis.

Abstract: An aqueous composition includes a blend of: a) an aqueous dispersion of a vinyl acetate ethylene or vinyl acetate polymer, stabilized by polyvinyl alcohol and optionally also by a surfactant, wherein the polymer does not include units of any N-methylol-containing monomer; and b) an aqueous dispersion of an N-methylol-containing vinyl acetate ethylene or vinyl acetate polymer, stabilized with a surfactant, polyvinyl alcohol or a combination thereof. A method of increasing the wet strength of a fibrous nonwoven substrate includes applying to the substrate the abovementioned aqueous composition, followed by a drying step. A fibrous nonwoven article is produced.

Abstract: An aqueous composition includes a blend of: a) an aqueous dispersion of an N-methylol-containing vinyl acetate ethylene or vinyl acetate polymer, stabilized by polyvinyl alcohol and optionally also by a surfactant, wherein N-methylol-containing monomer units constitute from 0.025 to 0.4 wt % of the polymer; and b) an acid. The invention provides a method of increasing the wet strength of a fibrous nonwoven substrate, including applying to the substrate the above aqueous composition, followed by a drying step. A fibrous nonwoven article is thereby provided.

Abstract: An aqueous composition includes polyvinyl alcohol, an acid having a pKa of at most 4.0, and a dispersion of a polymer in which vinyl acetate units constitute at least 60 wt % of the polymer. The polymer does not contain units of any N-methylol-containing monomer, and at least a portion of the polyvinyl alcohol is present in the form of an emulsion stabilizer for the polymer. The wet strength of a fibrous nonwoven substrate can be increased by applying one or more aqueous compositions that together include polyvinyl alcohol, an acid having a pKa of at most 4.0, and a dispersion of a polymer as described above, followed by a final drying step. A fibrous nonwoven article can be prepared in this way.

Abstract: A hygroscopic filler for an organic EL getter, a method of manufacturing the same, and an organic EL device including the same, the hygroscopic filler including a sheet having pores; and a mixture of an organic binder and a hygroscopic material, the mixture being secured to the sheet.

Abstract: A printed gas sensor is disclosed. The sensor may include a porous substrate, an electrode layer, a liquid or gel electrolyte layer, and an encapsulation layer. The electrode layer comprises two or more electrodes that are formed on one side of the porous substrate. The liquid or gel electrolyte layer is in electrolytic contact with the two or more electrodes. The encapsulation layer encapsulates the electrode layer and electrolyte layer thereby forming an integrated structure with the porous substrate.

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 provides a biocompatible prepolymer comprising hydrophilic and hydrophobic segments, wherein the hydrophobic segments have at least one ethylenically unsaturated functional group and at least 5% of the segments have two or more ethylenically unsaturated functional groups and water. The invention further provides a biocompatible prepolymer composition comprising hydrophilic and hydrophobic prepolymers, wherein at least one of the hydrophobic prepolymers has at least one ethylenically unsaturated functional group and at least 5% of the prepolymers have two or more ethylenically unsaturated functional groups and water. The invention further provides use of the prepolymer or prepolymer compositions of the invention in biomedical applications such as tissue engineering, as bone substitutes or scaffolds, and in wound treatment.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polymer composition which is excellent in flexibility, mechanical properties, and moldability, capable of adhering to ceramics, metals, and synthetic resins without a treatment with a primer, and exhibits a high adhesion strength even when exposed to a high temperature environment, and a molded product obtained by using the thermoplastic polymer composition. The thermoplastic polymer composition includes 100 parts by mass of a thermoplastic elastomer (A), 1 to 100 parts by mass of a polyvinyl acetal resin (B), and 0.1 to 300 parts by mass a softener (C). The thermoplastic elastomer (A) is a block copolymer including a polymer block constituted by aromatic vinyl compound units and a polymer block constituted by conjugated diene units or a hydrogenated product of the block copolymer. The polyvinyl acetal resin (B) has a glass transition temperature of 80 to 130° C.

Abstract: A curable composition comprises (a) at least one polydiorganosiloxane, fluorinated polydiorganosiloxane, or combination thereof comprising reactive silane functionality comprising at least two hydroxysilyl moieties; (b) at least one polydiorganosiloxane, fluorinated polydiorganosiloxane, or combination thereof comprising reactive silane functionality comprising at least two hydrosilyl moieties; and (c) at least one base selected from amidines, guanidines, phosphazenes, proazaphosphatranes, and combinations thereof; wherein at least one of the components (a) and (b) has an average reactive silane functionality of at least three.

Abstract: A method for adhering a medical device to biological tissue includes adhering an adhesive composition having a plurality of reactive members of a specific binding pair to tissue which has a plurality of complementary reactive members of the specific binding pair via click chemistry.

Abstract: A process for aqueous, free-radically initiated, continuous emulsion polymerization of A) at least one vinyl ester and optionally at least one (meth)acrylic ester, B) ethylene, and C) 0 to 10% by weight of one or more ethylenically unsaturated, functionalized comonomers, in the presence of 3.0 to 12.5% by weight of one or more emulsifiers, where at least 50% by weight are nonionic emulsifiers, and 0 to 10% by weight of one or more protective colloids, in a stirred tank cascade with at least two pressure reactors connected in series and with at least one low-pressure reactor connected downstream.

Abstract: To provide a hydrophilic coating composition excellent in hydrophilicity, wear resistance, transparency, storage stability, antifogging properties, antifouling properties, visible light transmittivity, adhesion properties, chemical resistance, weather resistance, and water resistance and a hydrophilic member using the composition. The hydrophilic coating composition has (A) a ternary copolymer having a1) a repeating unit having a hydrophilic group, a2) a repeating unit having a hydroxyl group, an epoxy group, an isocyanato group, a blocked isocyanato group, a carboxylic acid anhydride group, or an amino group, and a3) a repeating unit having a hydrolyzable silyl group; and (B) a metal complex catalyst, wherein a content of the repeating unit a1) having a hydrophilic group is 50 mol % or greater.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hardener composition for use in an amino resin based adhesive system, comprising an aliphatic alpha hydroxy- mono-, or di-, carboxylic acid, and polyvinyl alcohol. It also relates to an adhesive system and a method of gluing wooden materials.

Abstract: A laser-engraveable flexographic printing precursor or patternable element comprises a laser-engraveable layer having two orthogonal dimensions. This laser-engraveable layer comprises one or more elastomeric resins and non-metallic fibers that are oriented in the laser-engraveable layer predominantly in one of its two orthogonal dimensions. The non-metallic fibers have an average length of at least 0.1 mm and an average diameter of at least 1 ?m. The oriented non-metallic fibers reduce curl and shrinkage in the precursor and improve print quality and press life.

Abstract: Cellulosic fabrics and articles are disclosed that include a treatment to provide the fabric that has a balance of comfort, absorbency, wicking, and fast drying. Methods to produce the fabrics and articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a paper coating composition for enhancing the stiffness of paper or paperboard, comprising an alkali soluble polymer prepared by polymerization of at least one monomer A and at least one monomer B, wherein monomer A is selected from the following group: acrylic acid alkyl esters, methacrylic acid alkyl esters styrene, methyl styrene, acrylonitrile, vinyl acetate. 2 hydroxy alkyl acrylate, and monomer B is selected from the following group: acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, itaconic acid (meth)acrylamide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a thermoplastic elastomer composition having a phase structure comprising a continuous phase comprising at least one thermoplastic resin and a disperse phase comprising dynamically crosslinked elastomer particles finely dispersed in the continuous phase, the method being characterized by dispersing in at least one crosslinkable elastomer component furnace carbon black having a BET nitrogen adsorption specific surface area of from 100 to 260 m2/g and a primary particle average particle diameter of from 10 to 25 nm in an amount of 1 to 15 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the at least one crosslinkable elastomer component, prior to or during dynamic crosslinking.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous size compositions for inorganic fibers which is based on a specific polymeric film former composition comprising A) at least one low molecular weight polyvinylacetate and/or at least one middle molecular weight polyvinylacetate, and B) at least one low viscosity partially hydrolysed polyvinyl alcohol C) the weight ratio of A) to B) is between 0.5 and 3.0. Also disclosed are fiber strands and fibers having such a sizing thereon, and their use for making hydraulic set board comprising a hydraulic set cement or gypsum core and reinforcing inorganic fibers coated with the dried sizing composition of the invention.

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