Abstract: A coating composition comprising a resinous binder and up to 10 percent by weight of a phosphatized polyester. The compositions are useful for coating containers of all sorts such as food and beverage containers, and the phosphatized polyester provides enhanced adhesion of the coating to the container substrate. The compositions can be formulated to be substantially free of bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for imbibing a step-growth polymer into thermoplastic latex particles and a composition made by such a process. The composition is useful, for example, as a coating, an adhesive, a sealant, a primer, a caulk, a stain, or a filler for a variety of substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic molding materials comprising the following components: (A) at least one polyarylene ether, (B) at least one polyarylene sulfide, (C) optionally at least one functionalized polyarylene ether comprising carboxyl groups, (D) at least one fibrous or particulate filler and (E) optionally further additives and/or processing assistants, the ratio of the apparent viscosity of the component (A) to that of the component (B), determined at 350° C. and a shear rate of 1150 s?1, being from 2.5 to 3.7.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic molding composition which comprises the following components: A) from 10 to 50% by weight of at least one polyarylene ether having an average of at most 0.5 phenolic end groups per polymer chain and having no carboxy groups, B) from 5 to 44.5% by weight of at least one polyphenylene sulfide, C) from 10 to 65% by weight of at least one fibrous and/or particulate filler, D) from 0.5 to 20% by weight of an elastic graphite, E) from 0 to 20% by weight of at least one polyarylene ether comprising carboxy groups, F) from 0 to 20% by weight of at least one polyarylene ether having an average of at least 1.5 phenolic end groups per polymer chain and having no carboxy groups, and G) from 0 to 40% by weight of at least one additive where the sum of the proportions by weight of components A) to G) is 100% by weight, based on the molding composition.

Abstract: A coating for a substrate is a cured coating composition which includes binder and particles, wherein the particles are inorganic, organic or organo-metallic; have diameters between about 1 and 500 nm; may be treated with a surface modifer; and wherein the cured coating composition is in direct or indirect contact with the substrate.

Abstract: A composition comprising from 10 to 90 weight percent of a copolyetherester elastomer comprising: a modified, random polybutylene terephthalate copolymer block that is derived from a polyethylene terephthalate component selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene terephthalate copolymers, and combinations thereof; and that contains at least one residue derived from the polyethylene terephthalate component; and a polyalkylene oxide copolymer block that is derived from the polyethylene terephthalate component and a polyalkylene oxide glycol, and that contains polyalkylene oxide and at least one residue derived from the polyethylene terephthalate component; from 10 to 90 weight percent of a polycarbonate; and from 0 to 60 weight percent of a polyester.

Abstract: This invention provides water-based paint compositions containing water-dispersible acrylic polymer particles, hydroxyl-containing resin and curing agent, the water-dispersible acrylic polymer particles having a weight-average molecular weight of at least 1,100,000 and an absorbance value not higher than 0.2 at a wavelength of 330 nm, as measured with spectrophotometer in the state of liquid dispersion at a mass concentration of 1.35% in 1,4-dioxane solvent; and the compositions excelling in finished appearance such as coated surface smoothness and coating film performance such as chipping resistance and water resistance.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet has a high adhesiveness and an excellent terminal peeling resistance as well as exhibits extremely small diffusing amounts of formaldehyde and toluene. The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet contains at least a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of a water-dispersion type acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive containing a water-dispersion type acrylic polymer and a tackifying resin-containing emulsion, wherein a diffusing amount of formaldehyde is less than 3 ?g/m3 and a diffusing amount of toluene is 10 ?g/g or less. As the tackifying resin-containing emulsion, a tackifying resin-containing emulsion prepared using substantially no organic solvents or a tackifying resin-containing emulsion prepared using a material other than aromatic hydrocarbon-based organic solvents can be suitably employed.

Abstract: A composition includes a blend of (a) a multi-block copolymer including at least one block of an elastomeric polymer and at least one block of a first polymer including a chiral polymer having a stereo isomeric configuration; and (b) a second polymer including an anti-chiral polymer corresponding to the chiral polymer in (a), wherein the second polymer includes an opposite handed stereo isomeric configuration to the chiral polymer in (a); wherein the blend of the chiral polymer and the anti-chiral polymer form stereo complex sites. A flexible tubing material further includes the blend. In an embodiment, a method of making the blend material is also provided.

Abstract: An aircraft component wherein the component is a partition or a light cover, and wherein the aircraft component is molded or formed from a thermoplastic polymer composition including: a siloxane-containing copolymer in an amount effective to provide a total of 0.2 to 6.5 wt % of siloxane units based on the total weight of the polymers in the thermoplastic polymer composition, a bromine-containing polymer in an amount effective to provide 9 to 13 wt % of bromine, based on the total weight of the polymers in the thermoplastic polymer composition, and optionally a third polymer, wherein the wt % of the siloxane-containing copolymer, the bromine-containing polymer, and the optional third polymer, sum to 100 wt %, and 0.05 to 10 wt % of a light diffuser additive, based on the total weight of polymers in the thermoplastic polymer composition.

Abstract: Polymer compositions are described containing a white pigment for increasing the reflectance properties of the resulting material. In this regard, the material is well suited for being used as a reflector, such as a reflector for light-emitting diode assemblies. In accordance with the present disclosure, the white pigment comprises chalk resistance particles. The particles can also display a basic pH when placed in distilled water.

Abstract: A resin composition for a pre-coated steel sheet having excellent welding properties, corrosion resistance and workability, a method of producing a pre-coated steel sheet using the same, and a pre-coated steel sheet are provided. More particularly, a metal resin composition for coating a film is provided. The composition includes a subject resin, a curing agent, and at least one kind of metal powder selected from the group consisting of Ni, Co, Mn, Fe, Ti, Cu, Al, Zn, Sn and Fe2P powder, and has an average short-axis diameter (?) satisfying the condition t/3???3t (where t is a thickness of a dried coating film formed by coating a resin metal composition for coating the coating film). Therefore, the steel sheet to which the metal resin composition is coated has excellent welding properties, corrosion resistance and workability.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous coating composition comprising at least one liquid-crystalline aqueous preparation (WZ) in fractions of 1% to 99% by weight, based on the aqueous basecoat material, at least one film-forming polymer (FP), and a crosslinking agent (V).

Abstract: Polymer compositions are described that contain at least two different immiscible phases for producing molded articles having a swirl-like or marble-like appearance. The first phase, for instance, may contain one or more polyoxymethylene polymers. The second phase, on the other hand, contains one or more polymers that together have a melting point that is from about 5° to about 30° different than the melting point of the polyoxymethylene polymer. In one embodiment, the second phase may contain a thermoplastic elastomer, a glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate, or a polyamide and may have a melting point that is higher than the melting point of the polyoxymethylene polymer. The second phase is present in the polymer composition in relatively low amounts, such as in amounts less than about 5% by weight. The second phase can contain a high concentration of colorants that creates a contrast of colors when the molded article is produced.

Abstract: This invention provides water-based paint compositions which can form coating film excelling in finished appearance such as coated surface smoothness and also of excellent performance in such properties as water resistance, which comprise water-dispersible acrylic polymer particles (A), reactive group-containing resin (B) and optionally curing agent (C), the water-dispersible acrylic polymer particles (A) having a weight-average molecular weight of at least 1,100,000 and an absorbance not higher than 0.2 at the wavelength of 330 nm as measured with spectrophotometer in the state of a liquid dispersion at a mass concentration of 1.35% in 1,4-dioxane solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic molding materials comprising the following components: (A) at least one polyarylene ether, (B) at least one polyarylene sulfide, (C) at least one functionalized polyarylene ether comprising carboxyl groups having a viscosity number according to DIN EN ISO 1628-1 of 45 to 65 ml/g measured in 1% strength by weight solution in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone at 25° C., (D) at least one fibrous or particulate filler and (E) optionally further additives and/or processing assistants. In addition, the present invention relates to a process for the preparation of the thermoplastic molding materials according to the invention, the use thereof for the production of shaped articles and the use of functionalized polyarylene ethers comprising carboxyl groups having a viscosity number according to DIN EN ISO 1628-1 of 45 to 65 ml/g measured in 1% strength by weight solution in N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone at 25° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-borne coating binders ABC comprising a mixture of a curing agent C and a reaction product AB made by at least partial esterification of a hydroxyl group-containing polyester A and an acid groups-containing polyurethane B, characterised in that each of A and B comprise not more than 20% of the amount of substance of their educts A1, A2, B1, and B2, of molecules comprising aromatic structures, to a method of their preparation, and a method of use thereof to formulate primer-surfacer coating compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing solutions of vinyl polymers in reactive monomers by a) polymerizing by radical initiation one or more ethylene unsaturated monomers selected from the group comprising vinyl esters, acrylic acid esters, and methacrylic acid esters, and optionally one or more further ethylene unsaturated monomers, and subsequently b) optionally distilling off volatile components, and c) optionally adding one or more inert solvents, d) mixing with one or more reactive monomers, and e) optionally distilling off the inert solvent, characterized in that the vinyl polymers are not present as isolated solids in any of the steps a) through e).

Abstract: Provided is an adhering method which comprises spray-coating an adherend with a powder adhesive and then using the adherend, thereby enabling the formation of an automobile interior part having good heat tolerance and high adhesion strength. The adhering method to be used for forming an automobile interior part involves a step for spray-coating an adherend (4) with a powder adhesive (6) with the use of an electrostatic powder spray gun (5). If necessary, the adhering method may further involve a step for inciting the powder adhesive, which has been spray-coated on the adherend, by heating with an infrared heater.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing shrink films comprising: A) from 20 to 90% by weight of a biodegradable, aliphatic-aromatic polyester and B) from 10 to 80% by weight of one or more polymers selected from the group consisting of: polylactic acid, polypropylene carbonate, polycaprolactone, polyhydroxyalkanoate, chitosan, gluten, and one or more aliphatic/aromatic polyesters, such as polybutylene succinate, polybutylene succinate adipate, or polybutylene succinate sebacate, or polybutylene terephthalate-co-adipate; and C) from 0 to 2% by weight of a compatibilizer, where a blow-up ratio smaller than or equal to 4:1 is selected.

Abstract: Fiberglass products and methods for making same are provided. The fiberglass product can include a plurality of fibers and a two phase binder composition comprising a mixture of an aqueous polymer and a powdered polymer.

Abstract: A process for making a solid component out of recycled powder coat is provided. The process can include providing a powder coat material and providing a second material. Thereafter, the powder coat and the second material are mixed to produce a powder coat-second material mixture. The powder coal-second material mixture is processed in order to produce a polymer containing precursor. The processing can include granulating or densifying the powder coat-second material mixture. After the precursor has been produced, it can be placed within a molding machine and a solid component is molded. The molding machine can be an injection molding machine, an extrusion molding machine or a blow molding machine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing an oxygen scavenging resin comprising: a) reacting an aromatic diacid or its diester, and an ionic diacid or its diester, with a diol and a metal compound to produce an ionic copolyester, b) cooling, cutting and drying the ionic copolyester into solid pellets, and c) mixing the dried ionic copolyester with a dried oxidizable polymer, provided that the oxidizable polymer is not a partially aromatic polyamide. Also disclosed is i) a composition made by the above method wherein the composition comprises an ionic copolyester, containing a metal compound, and an oxidizable polymer, provided that the oxidizable polymer is not a partially aromatic polyamide; and ii) the method of making articles from this composition.

Abstract: A process is described in which, through the combination of certain components, a thermal insulated coating paint is obtained having the properties of flexibility and lightness (low density) in a film of low thickness. This coating paint offers better thermal insulation properties with a low thickness film than other insulators having greater thickness, without requiring any additional protection. These properties are provided due to the internal structure of the coating paint wherein internal caverns are formed by the reaction of ramified chain polymers and additional materials. These characteristics are not present in traditional coating paints.

Abstract: A polylactic acid stereocomplex has a crystal melting peak temperature of 215° C. or more, wherein the crystal melting peak is a single peak and has a peak half width of 12° C. or less, and a crystal melting enthalpy of 60 J/g or more as measured by differential scanning calorimetry. The polylactic acid stereocomplex has a high melting point, good heat resistance, and a high level of mechanical properties and chemical resistance. The method for producing a polylactic acid stereocomplex includes chaotic mixing of 30 to 70 parts by weight of (A) poly-L-lactic acid and 30 to 70 parts by weight of (B) poly-D-lactic acid based on 100 parts by weight of the total of (A) poly-L-lactic acid and (B) poly-D-lactic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to an underlayer coating composition comprising a polymer, where the polymer comprises at least one hydroxyaromatic unit in the backbone of the polymer phenol which has a pendant group comprising a fluoro or iodo moiety, and at least one unit comprising an aminoplast. The invention further relates to a process for forming an image using the composition, especially for EUV.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyester film including a polyester layer (P1 layer) containing a polyester including ethylene terephthalate as a main constituent, a high melting point resin having a melting point TmB1 of not less than 260° C. and not more than 320° C., and inorganic particles, wherein content of the high melting point resin in the P1 layer, WB1, is not less than 2% by mass and not more than 40% by mass based on the P1 layer; in the P1 layer, dispersion phases composed of the high melting point resin are present in the polyester; and average longitudinal length of the dispersion phases is not more than 10,000 nm (10 ?m).

Abstract: Reactive system comprising at least one component (I) composed of particles in very finely divided form present in a liquid phase of at least one further component (II) with which component (I) is capable of reacting following activation through energy supply, wherein component (I) is not soluble in component (II), process for preparation and use.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet has a high adhesiveness and an excellent terminal peeling resistance as well as exhibits extremely small diffusing amounts of formaldehyde and toluene. The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet contains at least a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer of a water-dispersion type acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive containing a water-dispersion type acrylic polymer and a tackifying resin-containing emulsion, wherein a diffusing amount of formaldehyde is less than 3 ?g/m3 and a diffusing amount of toluene is 10 ?g/g or less. As the tackifying resin-containing emulsion, a tackifying resin-containing emulsion prepared using substantially no organic solvents or a tackifying resin-containing emulsion prepared using a material other than aromatic hydrocarbon-based organic solvents can be suitably employed.

Abstract: A water-based concrete or masonry sealant includes an acrylic- or silicone-modified reaction product of an unsaturated drying oil and an alkyd, the reaction product being dispersed in aqueous solution; and a dispersion of metal salt catalyst in aqueous solution. A method of treating a previously sealed concrete or masonry substrate, includes the steps of applying to the previously sealed concrete or masonry substrate a sealant comprising an acrylic- or silicone-modified reaction product of an unsaturated drying oil and an alkyd, the reaction product being dispersed in aqueous solution; an aqueous dispersion of metal salt catalyst, and water; and allowing the sealant to cure.

Abstract: This invention relates to a miscible blend comprising: (1) A first copolyester comprising terephthalic acid residues, isophthalic acid residues, or mixtures thereof and diol residues comprising 1 to 100 mole % 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues and 0 to 99 mole % of at least one modifying glycol chosen from 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, and ethylene glycol residues; and (2) a second copolyester comprising terephthalic acid residues, isophthalic acid residues, or mixtures thereof and diol residues comprising 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol residues and 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol residues,

Abstract: A laser composition comprises a combination of: (a) from more than 45 to less than 94 weight percent of a crystalline or semi-crystalline thermoplastic polyester component selected from poly(butylene terephthalate), poly(ethylene terephthalate), poly(butylene terephthalate) copolymers poly(ethylene terephthalate) copolymers, and combinations thereof; (b) from greater than 6 to less than 25 weight percent of an amorphous thermoplastic poly(ester) copolymer, poly(ester-carbonate), or combination thereof; (c) optionally, from 1 to 30 weight percent of a filler; and (d) optionally, from 0.01 to 5 weight percent of an antioxidant, mold release agent, colorant, stabilizer, or a combination thereof; wherein an article having a 2 mm thickness and molded from the composition has (i) a near infrared transmission at 960 nanometers of greater than 30 percent and (ii) a Vicat softening temperature of at least 170° C.

Abstract: A coating includes the reaction product of (a) a hybrid copolymer incorporating (i) a first monomer including a hydroxy-functional organoacrylate and (ii) a second monomer including an organoalkoxysilane and (b) a second material including an organofunctional alkoxysilane. The first monomer can be a hydroxy functional acrylate and/or a hydroxyalkylacrylate. The second monomer can be a trialkoxysilane. The second material can be a trialkoxysilane.

Abstract: An aromatic polyester resin composition, comprising: a melt-kneaded product of 99-70 wt. parts of an aromatic polyester resin and 1-30 wt. parts (providing a total of 100 wt. parts together with the aromatic polyester resin) of a polyglycolic acid resin, wherein the aromatic polyester resin is an aromatic polyester resin polymerized with an antimony compound (catalyst), the polyglycolic acid resin is a polyglycolic acid resin obtained by ring-opening polymerization of glycolide, and the composition further contains a metal-deactivating agent in a proportion of 17-500 mol. % with respect to the antimony in the aromatic polyester resin. As a result, gas generation during the melt-processing of a composition obtained by adding a relatively small amount of polyglycolic acid resin to an aromatic polyester resin is effectively suppressed to provide an aromatic polyester resin composition with a good gas-barrier property.

Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition comprises a base resin (A), such as a polyester or polycarbonate resin, and an aromatic organophosphorus compound, in particular, aromatic organophosphorus oligomers or polymers.

Abstract: Styrene-acrylic-based binder compositions and methods for their preparation and use are described herein. The binder compositions include a filler and a binder comprising a styrene-acrylic-based copolymer. In some embodiments, the copolymer has a gel content of less than 75%. In some embodiments, the copolymers can be derived from at least one crosslinkable monomer. The weight ratio of filler to binder in the compositions is at least 5:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a branched addition copolymer in combination with a polymer in a solution or melt formulation to reduce the viscosity of the solution formulation and/or melt formulation compared to the viscosity of a solution and/or melt comprising the polymer alone wherein the branched addition copolymer is obtainable by an addition polymerisation process, methods for the preparation of the formulations, and novel branched addition copolymers for use as same.

Abstract: A polyester resin composition having improved transparency, flame retardancy and hardness, and a method for preparation thereof are provided. The composition includes organo-modified nanoclay and a phosphorous-based flame retardant added to a polyester resin. The nanoclay is homogeneously dispersed in the polyester by melt compounding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a prepreg composite and to a process for manufacturing the prepreg composite. The manufacturing process involves surface treatment and impregnation of a high tenacity fibrous material with a surface treatment agent and a polymer matrix resin material. The fiber may be in the form of a woven, unidirectional or non-woven fabric. The fiber may optionally be coated with a surfactant and/or an adhesion promoter. Prior to treatment, the surface treatment materials may be contained in a dispersion of nano-particles in which each material has a film forming process temperature at a value below the degradation temperature of the fiber. The layers may be applied individually or simultaneously onto the fibers. The coated material is heat dried without compression to form a prepreg composite.

Abstract: A polyester film is described, including a first polyester and a second polyester. The weight ratio of the first polyester to the second polyester ranges from 1:1 to 1:3. The glass transition temperature of the first polyester is higher than 140° C. and that of the second polyester is lower than 140° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a binder for an inkjet printing ink, the binder including a polysiloxane (A), a hydrophilic-group-containing polyurethane (B), and an aqueous medium (C), wherein the polysiloxane (A) and the hydrophilic-group-containing polyurethane (B) form composite resin particles and the polysiloxane (A) is dispersed in the aqueous medium (C) with the hydrophilic-group-containing polyurethane (B); an ink for inkjet printing; and a printed product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a film made of a vinyl chloride polymer mixture that, in addition to the conventional additives, contains 0.1 to less than 5 wt % of a semicrystalline or amorphous polyester, has a good thermal formability, and is suitable for the packaging of bulk goods. The film is produced by extruding or by calendering the plastified vinyl chloride polymer mixture, optionally followed by inline/offline stretching and, optionally, thermally formed immediately thereafter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dispersible polyurethanes and polyurethane dispersions curable with UV radiation, to a process for preparing them, and to their use.

Abstract: An optical film, includes: a transparent support; and at least one low refractive index layer, wherein the at least one low refractive index layer is a layer formed from a coating composition containing: (A) an inorganic fine particle; (B) a fluorine-containing copolymer; and (C) a polyfunctional fluorine-containing acrylate, and the polyfunctional fluorine-containing acrylate (C) is represented by the following structural formula: wherein Rf represents a (p+q)-valent perfluoro saturated hydrocarbon group having a carbon number of 1 to 20, which may have an ether bond; p represents an integer of 2 to 10; q represents an integer of 0 to 8, provided that (p+q) represents an integer of 2 to 10; r represents an integer of 0 to 100; and R represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, a fluorine atom or a trifluoromethyl group.

Abstract: A biodegradable packaging film is provided. The film is formed from a blend that contains a thermoplastic starch and polylactic acid. Starch is a relatively inexpensive natural polymer that is also renewable and biodegradable. Polylactic acid is likewise an inexpensive synthetic polymer that is biodegradable and renewable, yet also capable of providing increased tensile strength to the film. Although providing a good combination of biodegradability/renewability and increased tensile strength, the polylactic acid is also relatively rigid and can result in films having a relatively high stiffness (e.g., high modulus of elasticity) and low ductility. While more ductile than polylactic acid, the thermoplastic starch is often difficult to melt process in film forming processes and very sensitive to moisture and water vapor, reducing its ability to be used as a stand alone packaging film.

Abstract: The present invention provides high solids, two-component polyurethane compositions comprising, as one component, polyisocyanate compositions having one or more isocyanurate made from bis(isocyanatomethyl)-cyclohexane, as a second component, one or more high solids polyol, and in either component, one or more tertiary amine catalyst. Optionally, the compositions further comprise one or more zinc amine catalyst. The compositions provide coatings, which exhibit an excellent balance of pot life and dry to touch or tack free time, as well as early rain resistance and hardness, while enabling a lower volatile organic content (VOC) of the compositions for comparable performance.

Abstract: Polymeric article reinforced with a reinforcing component. The reinforcing component includes a composition made from at least one polymer and graphene sheets.

Abstract: To provide a hot melt adhesive composition employing a thermoplastic polyurethane, which has a high adhesive strength even under bonding conditions of low temperature and short time or even to nylon cloth, and which has a favorable adhesive strength in a wide temperature range of from room temperature to low temperature. A hot melt adhesive composition comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane (A) having a flow initiation temperature of from 80 to 150° C. and a phenolic hydroxy group-containing compound (B) having phenolic hydroxy groups and having a molecular weight of at least 1,000.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polyphosphonates, copoly(phosphonate ester)s, copoly(phosphonate carbonate)s, and their respective oligomers, as flame retardant additives for polyester fibers to impart fire resistance while maintaining or improving processing characteristics for melt spinning fibers.