Abstract: Provided is a polyvinyl alcohol-based dispersion stabilizer used for suspension polymerization of a vinyl compound. When this dispersion stabilizer is used, it reduces the formation of coarse particles and allows the obtained vinyl polymer to have a sharp particle size distribution, and reduces the amount of scale deposited on a polymerization vessel more than ever before. Also provided is a method of producing this dispersion stabilizer. This dispersion stabilizer is composed of a carbon monoxide-vinyl alcohol copolymer including a constitutional unit derived from carbon monoxide (a CO unit) and a vinyl alcohol unit, and has a content of the CO unit of 0.01 to 8 mol %, a viscosity-average degree of polymerization of 200 to 3500, and a saponification degree of 60 to 90 mol %.

Abstract: The present invention, in one aspect, provides aqueous dispersions of carbon nanotubes. In some embodiments such aqueous dispersions can be applied to fiber glass strands to impart one or more electrically conductive properties to the fiber glass strands.

Abstract: An addition-curable silicone emulsion that exhibits stable curability even with a small amount of platinum. The curable emulsion composition is composed of an emulsion A and an emulsion B described below which are mixed together at the time of use, wherein the ratio of [number-average particle size of dispersed particles in emulsion A]/[number-average particle size of dispersed particles in emulsion B] is within a range from 0.4 to 2.0. The emulsion A comprises a specific alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane, a specific organohydrogenpolysiloxane, a nonionic surfactant, a polyvinyl alcohol and water, wherein the number-average particle size of the dispersed particles is within a range from 300 to 1,000 nm. The emulsion B comprises a specific alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane, a platinum-based complex, a nonionic surfactant, a polyvinyl alcohol and water, wherein the number-average particle size of the dispersed particles is within a range from 300 to 1,000 nm.

Abstract: Polymeric thermosetting systems that are formaldehyde free binder systems and composites utilizing such systems include a formaldehyde free binder formed one or more hydroxyl polymers and one or more hydroxyl polymer crosslinkers.

Abstract: A polyvinyl alcohol fiber-containing polyolefin resin composition, comprising: 1 to 70% by weight of polyvinyl alcohol fibers (A) containing 100 parts by weight of polyvinyl alcohol filaments (A-I) and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a sizing agent (A-II); and 30 to 99% by weight of a polyolefin resin composition (I), wherein the polyolefin resin composition (I) contains 0.5 to 40% by weight of a modified polyolefin resin (B) produced by modifying a polyolefin resin with an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or an unsaturated carboxylic acid derivative and 60 to 99.5% by weight of a polyolefin resin (C) with respect to the total weight of the polyolefin resin composition (I).

Abstract: An organic solvent free process to make an aqueous co-dispersion of epoxy resins and at least phenolic novolac resins is reported. The compositions of such co-dispersions are based on blends of epoxy resins and at least a phenolic novolac resin within the profile viscosity versus temperature in the ranges from 1 500 000 to 300 mPas at 80° C. and 10 000 to 20 mPas at 120° C.

Abstract: This invention provides an aqueous emulsion, which comprises a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin, as the dispersant, and a polymer comprising a structural unit derived from an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, as the dispersoid, from which a film having excellent transparency can be obtained, and which is excellent in mechanical stability, chemical stability, freezing stability and storage stability, and a method for producing the same, and relates to an aqueous emulsion which has an average particle size of the dispersoid of from 100 to 450 ?m and an apparent grafting efficiency of the polyvinyl alcohol-based resin of from 65 to 75% based on the dispersoid, and a method for producing the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating material for forming a gas barrier. The coating material includes a polyalcohol polymer, a polycarboxylic acid polymer, and a divalent or higher-valent metal compound whose surface is coated with a poorly water-soluble component, or alternatively a monovalent metal compound whose surface is coated with a poorly water-soluble component and a divalent or higher-valent metal compound whose surface is coated with a poorly water-soluble component. By applying this coating material to a plastic substrate layer, a gas-barrier multilayer body having a gas-barrier layer formed thereon is obtained.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions of a silicone resin are disclosed that provide a solid silicone resineous coating upon removing water from a film of the emulsion. The silicone resin emulsions are useful for treating various substrates for imparting water resistance/repellence and improving wear/weather protective properties. In particular, they are useful for rendering mineral-based building materials water-resistant, and also as binders in paints.

Abstract: A method of selecting components for use in water-absorbing pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions is provided. The method involves selecting a film-forming polymer, a ladder-like non-covalent crosslinker that is capable of forming a ladder-like interpolymer complex with the film-forming polymer selected, and selecting a carcass-like non-covalent crosslinker that is capable of forming a carcass-like complex with at least one of the film-forming polymer selected or the ladder-like non-covalent crosslinker selected. The adhesive hydrogels provide high adhesion in a swollen state and bridge the gap between conventional pressure sensitive adhesives and bioadhesives. Methods for preparing and using the resulting compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Thickened aqueous compositions, and a method for controlling viscosity drift for thickened aqueous compositions comprising a pigment, a copolymer containing polymerized units of phosphate- or phosphonate-containing monomers, and an acid suppressible thickener.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composition, a process that can be used to produce the composition, and an article comprising or produced from the composition wherein the composition comprises or is produced from PVOH and a polyol ester plasticizer; the PVOH includes a PVOH homopolymer or copolymer; the polyol ester plasticizer includes an esterified polyol having one or more ester groups and at least one free hydroxyl group; and the process comprises combining PVOH with a polyol ester plasticizer under a condition sufficient to transesterify the poly(vinyl alcohol).

Abstract: A laminated glass and an interlayer film for laminated glasses are provided, which have the high performance for mitigating the impact given externally and, particularly in the case of using it as glass for vehicles, and which have the high performance for mitigating the impact when a person's head comes into collision with the glass due to the occurrence of a personal accident. Also provided is a laminated glass, wherein at least an interlayer film for laminated glasses and a glass sheet are laminated and unified, Head Injury Criteria (HIC) values, measured according to regulations of European Enhanced Vehicle-safety Committee; EEVC/WG 17, being 1,000 or lower.

Abstract: Compositions containing an aqueous dispersion of selected polymers and selected polyaldehydes as crosslinking agents are described. Adhesives having very high resistance to boiling water can be produced from these formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a treating composition for improving print qualities interactions of dye based inks and recording media. The treating composition may be used to coat the recording media by a coater such as a roller, rod, size meter, etc. prior to jetting of the dye based inks onto the recording media, or the treating composition may be jetted on the recording media before, simultaneously, or soon after depositing dye based inks onto the recording media by an inkjet printer. The treating composition is comprised of a liquid medium, one or more cationic colloids, and one or more cationic polymers.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions such as a polymer grout, a molded plastic part, a void-filling plastic material, a concrete-anchoring material and a polymeric casting made from a thermosetting polymer chosen from vulcanized rubbers, polyoxybenzylmethylen-glycolanhydride (“Bakelite”), novolac resins, resole phenolic resins, duroplast, bismaleimide resins, polyimide resins, melamine, acrylic resins, polyester resins, cyanate ester resins, phenolic triazine resins, paracyclophane resins and epoxy resins and at least one phase change material (“PCM”). The compositions of the present invention have a lowered exotherm compared to compositions made from the same thermosetting polymer without the addition of a phase change material. Also provided are improved processes for producing the inventive compositions.

Abstract: A water-permeable protective material is provided which comprises a composition of one or more quaternary amines in combination with polyvinyl alcohol or precursor thereof. The amine may be either a polymeric or non-polymeric quaternary amine, a preferred example being poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) [p(DADMAC)]. The composition, if liquid, may be deposited as a layer on a substrate to be protected or a protective article may be formed by extrusion or moulding from a dry composition. The substrate may be a fabric material, particularly an item of clothing. Protection is provided against harmful or noxious agents such as chemical and biological warfare agents, organic materials, aerosols and other harmful liquid and gaseous substances.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for protecting exterior surfaces of automobiles and other products, or components of products, against abrasion, abrasive dust, water, acid rain, etc. The methods involve applying to a surface a protective coating composition comprising a polyvinyl butyrate emulsion and a relatively inert extender. The emulsion is dried to form a water-resistant protective coating that can be removed from the underlying surface by peeling when no longer desired.

Abstract: Water-redispersible polymer powder compositions based on a) homo- or copolymers of one or more monomers from the group consisting of vinyl esters of unbranched or branched C1-15 alkylcarboxylic acids methacrylic esters and acrylic esters of C1-15 alcohols, vinylaromatics, olefins, dienes, and vinyl halides, with one or more protective colloids, and optionally, one or more antiblocking agents, in conjunction with one or more alkali metal or alkaline earth metal C1-4 carboxylates as setting accelerants added following polymerization accelerate the setting of construction chemistry products with hydraulically setting binders.

Abstract: Acetalized polyvinyl alcohols having a high residual polyvinyl acetate content are suitable as use as dispersing agents in the production of ceramic green films.

Abstract: The present invention provides an acrylic acid ester copolymer emulsion composition, and redispersible powders made therefrom. The acrylic acid ester copolymer emulsion composition comprises polyvinyl alcohol having a degree of saponification of 85 mol % or more, and an average degree of polymerization of 300 to 1400; hydrophilic ethylenic unsaturated monomers having a water solubility of 1% or more; hydrophobic ethylenic unsaturated monomers having a water solubility of less than 1%; and a lipophilic initiator. The acrylic acid ester copolymer composition according to the present invention has excellent polymerization stability, and improved water resistance, alkali resistance, and fluidity, and the redispersible powders prepared by a spray-dry of the acrylic acid ester copolymer composition have improved water redispersibility, and thus, can be used in various fields such as an additive to a hydraulic material, a powder paint, and an adhesive.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing polymer composites from compositions comprising i) a polyolefin, ii) a polymer selected from the group consisting of polymers having hydroxyl groups and polymers having amino groups and iii) a polar ethylene copolymer having copolymerized units selected from the group consisting of C4-C8 unsaturated anhydrides, monoesters of C4-C8 unsaturated acids having at least two carboxylic acid groups, diesters of C4-C8 unsaturated acids having at least two carboxylic acid groups and mixtures thereof. The process is suitable for use with recycle streams that contain polymeric materials that are laminates or composites of dissimilar polymers.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing polymer composites from compositions comprising i) a polyolefin, ii) a polymer selected from the group consisting of polymers having hydroxyl groups and polymers having amino groups and iii) a polar ethylene copolymer having copolymerized units selected from the group consisting of C4-C8 unsaturated anhydrides, monoesters of C4-C8 unsaturated acids having at least two carboxylic acid groups, diesters of C4-C8 unsaturated acids having at least two carboxylic acid groups and mixtures thereof. The process is suitable for use with recycle streams that contain polymeric materials that are laminates or composites of dissimilar polymers.

Abstract: To provide an adhesive composition which is easily transported and stored, is remarkably excellent in redispersibility in water at a site where it is used and exhibits high performance as an adhesive agent or a coating agent. The above problem is solved by an adhesive composition composed of a synthetic resin powder (A) obtained by drying an aqueous emulsion (EM) containing a polyvinyl alcohol polymer (PVA-1) as a dispersant and a polymer having at least one monomer unit selected from the group consisting of ethylenically unsaturated monomers and diene monomers as a dispersoid, an inorganic powder (B) and a polyvalent isocyanate compound, wherein (A)/(B) is to 100/250.

Abstract: Silane-modified polyvinyl alcohols are obtained by treating vinyl alcohol polymers with one or more ethylenically unsaturated, silane-containing monomers at elevated temperature.

Abstract: A resin composition includes a polymer (A) mainly containing a structural unit represented by following Formula (1): wherein m represents an integer of 2 to 10; X1 and X2 are each hydrogen atom, hydroxyl group or a functional group that can be converted into a hydroxyl group, wherein at least one of X1 and X2 is hydroxyl group or a functional group that can be converted into hydroxyl group; R1, R2 and R3 are each hydrogen atom, hydroxyl group, a functional group that can be converted into hydroxyl group, an alkyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group or a heteroaryl group, wherein the plural R1s may be the same as or different from each other; and a vinyl alcohol polymer (B).

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: A redispersible polymer including, as a redispersing aid, a protective colloid system including from 30% to 100% of a low molecular weight polyacrylamide colloid having a 20% solution viscosity in water of 200 to 800 Centipoise.

Abstract: The present invention is a low-color plasticized PVB sheet and a process for preparing the same. The sheet of the present invention yields a YID measurement of less than 12. A sheet of the present invention is useful for making glass laminates that are useful in cars, boats, trains, buildings, and display cases, for example.

Abstract: The invention provides the art with an adhesive that may advantageously be used in the manufacture of water resistant paperboard products, such as laminated board and corrugated board. The adhesive has the required tack, water resistance and viscosity that allows its use at commercial speeds in a cold corrugating process.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyvinlyl alcohol gels which are suitable for use in the organism and which are formed at the site of application (in situ) from a viscous liquid by partial crystallization and network formation.

Abstract: Spherical particles having a mean diameter in the range from 1 to 20 ?m, comprising (a) from 85 to 99% by weight of a crosslinked random copolymer having a glass transition temperature Tg in the range from ?75 to ?40° C. (b) and from 1 to 15% by weight of at least one organic substance selected from waxes, protective colloids and plasticizers.

Abstract: The invention provides an inkjet recording liquid, containing at least: water; a colorant; a water-soluble polymer thickener; and one or more water-soluble organic solvents. The total content of the one or more water-soluble organic solvents is 30 weight % or less with respect to the total amount of the inkjet recording liquid. The one or more water-soluble organic solvents containing at least a water-soluble organic solvent having a solubility parameter value of 27.5 or less at a content of 70 weight % or more with respect to the total content of the one or more water-soluble organic solvents.

Abstract: Disclosed is a molded or extruded thermoplastic article, including a thermoplastic polyamide composition including (a) a polyamide resin having a melting point and/or glass transition; (b) 0.25 to 20 weight percent of one or more polyhydroxy polymer(s); (c) 0 to 3 weight percent of one or more co-stabilizer(s) selected from the group consisting of secondary aryl amines, hindered amine light stabilizers, hindered phenols, and mixtures thereof; (d) 10 to about 60 weight percent of one or more reinforcement agents; (e) and 0 to 20 weight percent of a polymeric toughener; wherein molded 4 mm test bars prepared from said polyamide composition, and exposed at an test temperature of 170° C. for a test period of 500 hours, in an atmosphere of air, and tested according to ISO 527-2/1A, have, on average, a retention of tensile strength of at least 50 percent, as compared with that of an unexposed control of identical composition and shape.

Abstract: This invention relates to method of printing an ink jet image using an ink jet ink set comprising a colored aqueous ink and a substantially colorless aqueous ink, wherein the colored ink comprises a cationic coloring agent and the colorless ink comprises an anionic polymer or oligomer.

Abstract: The present invention describes laminate articles comprising a stiff, low-color PVB sheet having a YID of less than 12 and having a low concentration of plasticizer in the PVB composition, wherein the sheet is prepared from a composition that includes a PVB bleaching compound. A sheet of the present invention is useful for making glass laminates useful for parts in making cars, boats, trains, buildings, display cases, and other articles that utilize transparent glass laminates.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polyvinyl acetal powder which is excellent in flowability during the coating process when it is applied to a powder coating material. This polyvinyl acetal powder enables to obtain a coating film having good impact resistance and uniformity of thickness (uniformity of coating film thickness). The present invention also provides a powder coating material using the polyvinyl acetal powder. Specifically, the present invention is a polyvinyl acetal powder having an average particle diameter of 10 to 150 ?m, a maximum particle diameter of 250 ?m or less, and a melt flow rate of 1 to 200 g/10 min. as measured in accordance with JIS K7210: 1999. The present invention also is a powder coating material containing this polyvinyl acetal powder.

Abstract: A description is given of aqueous polyvinyl ester dispersions comprising a) at least one vinyl ester copolymer derived from at least one vinyl ester of a monocarboxylic acid, at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing N-alkylol groups and/or derivatives of N-alkylol groups, and, if desired, further comonomers, b) at least one protective colloid, c) at least one carboxylic acid and/or salt thereof, containing at least one further radical selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl, amino, carboxyl, carboxylic ester, and carboxylic amide radicals, and d) at least one water-soluble salt of a divalent metal ion. These dispersions are especially suitable for adhesively bonding porous or semiporous substrates, such as wood. Adhesive bonds of high strength and water resistance can be produced that do not exhibit discoloration. The dispersions can be used more particularly as veneer adhesives.

Abstract: An aqueous sizing for treating R-glass, E-glass, and ECR-glass fibers. The sizing contains a multi-component film former, a lubricant, and an adhesive. The multi-component film former includes polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol polyether, and polyamidoamide. An aqueous sizing for producing roving fibers includes polyvinylacetate ethylene copolymer, polyamidoamide, polyvinyl alcohol polyether mixture, polypropylene or polyethylene polytetrafluorethylene wax, a coupling agent, and water.

Abstract: A film that is both elastic 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. To achieve these dual attributes, the film contains an olefinic elastomer and a water-soluble polymer. Although these polymers are normally chemically incompatible due to their different polarities, the present inventors have discovered that phase separation may be minimized by selectively controlling certain aspects of the film, such as the nature of the polyolefin, water-soluble polymer, and other film components, the relative amount of the film components, and so forth. For example, certain water-soluble polymers may be selected that have a low molecular weight and viscosity to enhance their melt compatibility with nonpolar polyolefins. This, in turn, may result in a film that is generally free of separate phases, which would otherwise limit the ability of the water-soluble polymer to contact water and disperse.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a coloring ink for an electrical wire to prevent a color irregularity. A coloring ink is ejected to an outer surface of an electrical wire with a certain amount of the ink to form a mark. The coloring ink contains 100 parts by weight of an ink material, which contains a solvent, an acrylic resin, and a coloring material, and 5-15 parts by weight of an aqueous PVA solution. A concentration of the aqueous PVA solution is 10-15%.

Abstract: An oxygen absorption resin composition is provided that comprises a thermoplastic resin (A) having carbon-carbon double bonds substantially in its main chain and a transition metal salt (B). If necessary, the composition further comprises a gas barrier resin (C), a compatibilizer (D) and the like. The composition has excellent oxygen absorption properties, and when the composition is employed, generation of odorous substances derived from the decomposition of resins as a result of oxygen absorption can be suppressed.

Abstract: An oxygen absorption resin composition is provided that comprises a thermoplastic resin (A) having carbon-carbon double bonds substantially in its main chain and a transition metal salt (B). If necessary, the composition further comprises a gas barrier resin (C), a compatibilizer (D) and the like. The composition has excellent oxygen absorption properties, and when the composition is employed, generation of odorous substances derived from the decomposition of resins as a result of oxygen absorption can be suppressed.

Abstract: Disclosed are ink jet ink compositions suitable for use in thermal ink jet printers. The ink jet ink compositions contain one or more volatile organic solvents, one or more humectants, one or more binder resins, and one or more colorants. The ink jet ink compositions may also contain additives such as a plasticizer and/or a surfactant. Embodiments of the ink jet ink compositions have short dry times, good adhesion to a variety of substrates, and/or long decap times.

Abstract: The invention concerns granules obtainable by drying an inverse emulsion, dispersed in an external aqueous phase: a) the inverse emulsion comprising an internal aqueous phase, including a hydrophilic active material, dispersed in an internal organic phase, said inverse emulsion including at least a non-ionic surfactant and/or at least an amphiphilic block polymer, and/or at least a cationic surfactant; b) the external aqueous phase including: at least a polyalkylated non-ionic surfactant and/or at least a polalkylated amphiphilic non-ionic polymer; at least a water soluble or water dispersible polymer in solid form in the presence of a water content of not more than 10 wt. % relative to the weight of said polymer and whereof the glass transition temperature is higher than 25° C., preferably higher than 50° C. The granules, once dispersed, enable to obtain a multiple emulsion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyvinyl alcohol aqueous dispersion having excellent storage stability which is capable of forming a coating film with excellent water resistance and transparency even when it is dried at room temperature. Also disclosed are a composition and a coating agent for paper. Specifically disclosed is an aqueous dispersion of a resin which is composed of a polymer containing at least 20 weight % of a vinyl monomer unit (A) having an epoxy group and a vinyl alcohol polymer (B) while having a weight ratio (A)/(B) of 2/100-200/100. The weight ratio of (A) bonded to (B) is not less than 50% relative to the total weight of (A), and the average particle size of the resin determined by dynamic light scattering is not more than 500 nm.

Abstract: Multistage polymers predominantly stabilized by nonionic emulsifiers and derived from hard and soft monomer compositions containing vinyl esters, of which at least one monomer composition must contain an unsaturated compromisable organosilicon compound, are described. The plastic dispersions can be used as binders in emulsion paints and finishes and impart to these excellent scrub resistance in addition to good blocking resistance.

Abstract: New anti-reflective or fill compositions having improved flow properties are provided. The compositions comprise a styrene-allyl alcohol polymer and preferably at least one other polymer (e.g., cellulosic polymers) in addition to the styrene-allyl alcohol polymer. The inventive compositions can be used to protect contact or via holes from degradation during subsequent etching in the dual damascene process. The inventive compositions can also be applied to substrates (e.g., silicon wafers) to form anti-reflective coating layers having high etch rates which minimize or prevent reflection during subsequent photoresist exposure and developing.

Abstract: The present invention includes processes and resulting structures for producing a modified polymer having interconnecting channels. The interconnecting channels act as controlled transmission passages through the polymer. A hydrophilic agent is blended into the polymer so that it is distributed within the polymer. In one embodiment, a releasing material is blended into the polymer so that the releasing material is distributed within the product. The product is solidified so that the hydrophilic agent forms passages in the product through which a desired composition is communicable to the releasing material that is entrained within the product. The solidified product may be used to form a desired shaped article such as plug type inserts and liners for closed containers, or it may be formed into a film, sheet, bead or pellet.

Abstract: The adhesive material contains a radical-polymerizable compound, a curing agent, and a thermoplastic resin; gives a negative result of the Ames test; and has a PII, or skin irritation, value of 2 or less. In particular, all the starting ingredients should preferably give a negative result of the Ames test and have a PII, or skin irritation, value of 2 or less.