Abstract: The present invention provides novel non-immunogenic, hydrophilic/cationic block copolymers comprising a neutral-hydrophilic polymer and a cationic polymer, wherein both polymers have well-defined chain-end functionality. A representative example of such a block copolymer comprises poly(N-(2-hydroxypropyl)methacrylamide) (PHPMA) and poly(N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]methacrylamide) (PDMAPMA). Also provided is a synthesis method thereof in aqueous media via reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization. Further provided are uses of these block copolymers as drug delivery vehicles and protection agents.

Abstract: The invention consists of a process for preparation of self-binding pigmentary particles, dry or in aqueous suspension or dispersion, using in a particular stage of the process a reverse emulsion formed from a dispersion in an oily phase of water particles and of at least one polymer of acrylamide with an acrylic monomer.

Abstract: The present invention has its object to provide a rubber composition that can be used for a tread to supply a tire having both low heat build-up property and good wet grip performance. The present invention relates to a rubber composition including: silica and a rubber component that contains a modified butadiene rubber having a vinyl content of 35% by weight or less and having, in a main chain thereof, a constitutional unit derived from a specific nitrogen-containing compound, wherein an amount of the modified butadiene rubber is 5 to 45% by weight per 100% by weight of the rubber component, and wherein an amount of the silica is 10 to 150 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the rubber component.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting hydrates in a fluid comprising water and gas comprising adding to the fluid an effective hydrate-inhibiting amount of a composition comprising one or more co-polymers of N-alkyl(alkyl)acrylamide monomers and one or more cationic monomers selected from acid and alkyl chloride quaternary salts of N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl(meth)acrylates and N,N-dialkylaminoalkyl(meth)acrylamides.

Abstract: The invention relates to silica-containing radiation-curable formulations which in the cured state offer a particular degree of corrosion control for metallic substrates.

Abstract: Radiation curable compositions, such as UV curable ink compositions, contain a polymeric dispersant, a curable material, that includes a carrier and at least one nanoscale fluorescent pigment particle and an optional non-fluorescent colorant. The fluorescent organic nanoparticle composition includes one or more fluorescent dyes dispersed in a polymeric matrix obtained by modified EA latex process or by emulsion polymerization. In a different embodiment, the nanoscale fluorescent pigment particle composition includes pigment molecules with at least one functional moiety, and a sterically bulky stabilizer compound including at least one functional group, the functional moiety of the pigment associates non-covalently with the functional group of the stabilizer, and the presence of the associated stabilizer limits the extent of particle growth and aggregation, to afford nanoscale-sized pigment particles.

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: Provided is an ink jet ink capable of achieving both high colorability and excellent bleeding resistance of an image. The ink jet ink includes at least a pigment and a star polymer in which at least three copolymer chains of ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated monomers are bonded to a central skeleton, in which the copolymer chains of the ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated monomers are copolymers of at least one first monomer selected from the group consisting of aromatic (meth)acrylates and aromatic (meth)acrylamides and at least one second monomer selected from the group consisting of acid monomers and salts of the acid monomers.

Abstract: The invention refers to the fields of chemistry and mechanical engineering, relates to a permanent coating, which have a functionalization of the surfaces for the avoidance or reduction of ice growth on this surface. The object of the present solution is to disclose a permanent coating that is durable and reliably inhibits and/or prevents an icing of the surface. The object is attained through a permanent coating of surfaces for inhibiting and/or preventing icing down to ambient temperatures of ?10° C., in which the coating comprises polymers with main chains and side chains, wherein the polymer main chains are hydrophobic and the side chains are hydrophilic and the polymer main chains have entered into a chemical and/or chemically-coordinative and/or physical interaction with the surface to be coated and the side chains are arranged on the polymer main chain essentially in the direction away from the surface and at least do not permanently interact with one another.

Abstract: To provide an ink jet ink capable of achieving both high colorability and excellent bleeding resistance of an image and having excellent storage stability, provided is an ink jet ink including at least a pigment and a star polymer having a structure represented by at least one formula selected from the group consisting of the following general formulae (1) to (3).

Abstract: A polymeric dispersant having a block copolymer structure or a segmented oligomer structure wherein the block copolymer structure or segmented oligomer structure includes a segment polymerized by monomers according to Formula (I): wherein; R1 represents hydrogen or methyl; Y represents O, S, or NH; Aryl represents an aromatic group or a heteroaromatic group; and X represents hydrogen, an alkyl group, or a cation. A process for manufacturing the polymeric dispersant and the application of the polymeric dispersant in pigment dispersions, inkjet inks, and colored layers.

Abstract: The invention provides an inkjet recording liquid containing at least water, a colorant and one or more water-soluble organic solvents. The one or more water-soluble organic solvents contains at least a water-soluble organic solvent having a viscosity of no more than 100 mPa·s at 25° C. and a solubility parameter value of less than 27.5 at a content of at least 70 weight % with respect to the total content of the one or more water-soluble organic solvents. The total content of the water-soluble organic solvent having a viscosity of no more than 100 mPa·s at 25° C. and a solubility parameter value of less than 27.5 is from 5 mass % to less than 30 mass % with respect to the total amount of the inkjet recording liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing cellulose ether products which is characterized in that superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are dried and milled, or mill-dried, conjointly with moist cellulose ether and also to the cellulose ether products resulting from this process.

Abstract: A single phase aqueous curable composition suitable for thermal inkjet printing comprises a mixture of curable materials, water in amounts in the range 10 to 30% of the weight of the compositions, and one or more co-solvents for the curable materials. Because the water content is relatively low, a drying step is not required before curing, increasing printing speeds. The composition has good performance and has good adhesion to a wide range of substrates including non-porous and semi-porous materials as well as porous materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which comprises a (meth)acrylic copolymer comprising 70 to 95 parts by weight of an alkyl(meth)acrylic acid ester monomer, in which alkyl has 2 to 14 carbon atoms, and 5 to 30 parts by weight of a (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer containing a copolymerizable aromatic group, wherein the composition has a gel fraction of 10 to 55% and a swelling ratio of 30 to 110, and a sol (uncross-linked polymer) eluted therein with a solvent has a weight average molecular weight of 600,000 or more; a polarizing plate comprising the composition; and a liquid crystal display device comprising the same. The composition according to the present invention provides workability such as an excellent durability and re-workability, and has an effect of improving a light leakage phenomenon, since the size of birefringence occurred under stress is very small.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous inkjet ink composition comprises a polymeric compound comprising discrete particles responsive to an external stimulus, and a functional material, wherein the functional material may be incorporated as part of the polymeric particles, the particles causing the composition to have a first rheological state and a different second rheological state in response to a stimulated change in conditions, the first rheological state being associated with a first lower viscosity of the composition, wherein the particles have a first lower volume, enabling the composition to pass through an inkjet printhead orifice and the second rheological state being associated with a second higher viscosity of the composition, wherein the particles have a second higher volume, enabling immobilisation of droplets of the composition on a substrate.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion includes a pigment and a block copolymer having ionic aromatic monomers. The pigment dispersions can be used for manufacturing inkjet inks and for the coating of colored layers. A process for preparing the pigment dispersion is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing binders for plastisols that ensures high and consistent product quality over a multiplicity of batches. The binders obtained from this process allow the formulation of plastisols which possess improved stability on storage and, after gelling, improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: A two step method for preparing a filler composition, the filler composition useful to prepare a nanocomposite polymer. The first step is to disperse a water dispersible filler material in a liquid comprising water to form a dispersion. The second step is to replace at least a portion of the water of the liquid with an organic solvent to form the filler composition, the water concentration of the liquid of the filler composition being less than six percent by weight, the average size of at least one dimension of the filler material being less than two hundred nanometers upon examination by transmission electron microscopy of a representative freeze dried sample of the dispersion of the first step.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion includes a pigment with at least one carboxylic acid group and a block copolymer including aromatic monomers having at least one carboxylic acid group or a salt thereof and aromatic monomers having at least one sulfonic acid group or a salt thereof. The pigment dispersions can be used for manufacturing inkjet inks and for the coating of colored layers.

Abstract: A radiation curable coating comprising the reaction product of a polyol and a polycarboxylic acid/anhydride is disclosed. The reaction product may be made from at least some biomass derived compound. Coatings wherein this reaction product is further reacted with a hydroxyl-carboxylic acid and/or a compound having a radiation curable moiety are also disclosed, as are substrates coated with any of these coatings.

Abstract: A method for producing a polymer for oil-resistant rubber, which comprises adding, to an aqueous dispersion of an unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer (component A), a monomer composition (component B) containing at least one kind of monomer selected from the group consisting of a nitrile group-containing monomer (component B-1), a (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer (component B-2) and an aromatic vinyl compound monomer (component B-3), and conducting a polymerization reaction in a state that the ratio of the conjugated diene monomer present in the system, to the total monomers present in the system is controlled at 10 mol % or less.

Abstract: The present invention provides pressure-sensitive adhesives having a refractive index of at least 1.50. The pressure-sensitive adhesives comprise at least one monomer containing a substituted or an unsubstituted biphenyl group.

Abstract: A method of making an ion triggerable cationic polymer by solution copolymerizing one or more vinyl-functional cationic monomers, one or more water insoluble or hydrophobic vinyl monomers with alkyl side chains up to 4 carbons long, and, optionally, a minor amount of one or more vinyl monomers with linear or branched alkyl groups longer than 4 carbons, alkyl hydroxy, polyoxyalkylene, or other functional groups. The solution polymerization is accomplished by free radical polymerization in a mixture of an organic solvent such as acetone and water. After polymerization is complete, the organic solvent is preferably removed by a continuous process. The continuous process is preferably performed using a plate evaporator system.

Abstract: A curative composition comprising a cation and an anion of the formula Anq?Qpm+, wherein m, n, p, and q are positive integers, wherein m*p=n*q, wherein Qm+ is an organo onium, and Aq? is an anion, provided that at least one Aq? is selected from the formula: wherein each R independently is H, halo, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or cycloalkyl, and which also may be halogenated, fluorinated, or perfluorinated, wherein two or more of R and R? groups may together form a ring, wherein each R group independently may contain one or more heteroatom(s), wherein R? can be the same as R, with the proviso that R? cannot be halo. Also provided are a fluoropolymer composition including this curative, a method of making a fluoropolymer, and fluoropolymer articles containing curable or cured fluoropolymer compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides an impregnation liquid containing at least one resin selected from the group consisting of a hardly water-soluble resin and a water-soluble resin to be impregnated into a capturing member for directly capturing ink droplets ejected to areas other than a recording medium among the ink droplets ejected from the printer head for ink-jet recording; a capturing member for ink-jet printer containing the impregnation liquid; and an ink-jet printer equipped with the capturing member.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous coating material for metallic substrates, comprising a water-dispersible and/or water-soluble polymer P with a gradient in the concentration of covalently bonded hydrophilic groups along the main polymer chain, the polymer P having covalently bonded ligands A, which form chelates with the metal ions released during the corrosion of the substrate and/or with the substrate surface, and having crosslinking functional groups B, which with themselves, with further complementary functional groups B? of the polymer P and/or with further functional groups B and/or B? are able to form covalent bonds to crosslinkers V.

Abstract: This invention relates to fabric softener compositions comprising a fabric softener component or a mixture of fabric softener components and at least one polymer formed from the polymerization of c) a water soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer or blend of monomers comprising at least one cationic monomer and/or at least one non-ionic monomer, d) a cross-linking agent or a mixture of cross-linking agents in an amount of less than 5 ppm by the weight of component a), and c) optionally at least one chain transfer agent, with the proviso that (i) if the polymer is a cationic homopolymer then the amount of the crosslinking agent is always more than 0 ppm, as thickeners, as well as to new fabric softener compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic composition including (A) a polyamide resin selected from the group consisting of Group (III) Polyamides including (a) about 20 to about 35 mole percent semiaromatic repeat units derived from monomers selected from one or more of the group consisting of (i) aromatic dicarboxylic acids; and (b) about 65 to about 80 mole percent aliphatic repeat units; (B) one or more polyhydric alcohols having more than two hydroxyl groups and a having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of less than 2000; and (C) 0 to 60 weight percent of one or more reinforcement agents.

Abstract: Compositions for binding organic or inorganic fibers is described. The compositions may include an aqueous solution having a pH of about 4.5 or more. The aqueous solution may include a polycarboxy polymer that is about 10%, by wt., to 100%, by wt., of a butenedioic acid or butenedioic anhydride; and a polyol. The compositions can maintain a pH of about 5 or more after being cured into a thermoset plastic with the fibers. Processes for preparing a binder composition for organic or inorganic fibers are also described. The processes may include providing an aqueous solution of polycarboxylic acid polymers, where the polymers comprise about 10%, by wt., to 100%, by wt., of a butenedioic acid or butenedioic anhydride; adding a polyol to the aqueous solution; and maintaining the pH of the aqueous solution at about 5 or more.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for coloring cellulosic substrates, which comprises substrates to be colored, or precursors thereof, being contacted with at least one treated pigment in particulate form that is at least partially enveloped by at least one cationic copolymer.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising an emulsion polymer which comprises a (meth)acrylate copolymer and silica nanoparticles is described. The addition of the nanoparticles results in a significant increase in the overlap shear properties of the adhesive while maintaining the peel adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of hydrophilic terpolymers in hard surface cleaners which provide easier cleaning for surface soils such as hard water stains, soap scum, limescale, mud, food, toilet stains, oil, grease, particulates and the like as well as anti-fog effects on hard surfaces such as glass, mirrors, ceramic and plastic by causing water droplets to coalesce into a film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a fine particle dispersion such as a dispersion of metal fine particles which is superior in dispersibility and storage stability. Specifically disclosed is a method for producing a fine particle dispersion wherein fine particles of a metal or the like, having a mean particle diameter of between 1 nm and 150 nm for primary particles, are dispersed in an organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous coating composition for coating a photoresist pattern, comprising a polymer comprising at least one unit with an alkylamino group, where the unit has a structure (1), where, R1 to R5 are independently selected from hydrogen and C1 to C6 alkyl, and W is C1 to C6 alkyl. The invention also relates to a process for imaging a photoresist layer using the present composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to amino(meth)acrylates obtained from the reaction of amines with a mixture of epoxy(meth)acrylates and (meth)acrylated diluent and there use for making flexible varnishes, coatings, adhesives and inks.

Abstract: Rapidly functional chemical fixing systems for anchoring elements, which fixing systems comprise a radically curing olefinic reactive resin formulation, a hardener and optionally additives, wherein the reactive resin formulation is composed of one or more curing olefinic reactive resins, one or more aminic accelerators, one or more non-phenolic (anaerobic) inhibitors and no or one or more phenolic inhibitors, and as the hardener there is provided a hardener with at least one peroxide as the initiator, wherein as the aminic accelerator(s) the reactive resin formulation comprises at least one highly active aminic accelerator in an amount of at least 1.

Abstract: The invention firstly discloses a new method for treating mineral materials, by means of an amphoteric polymer, to make said mineral materials effective as an agent for reducing the quantity of natural and organic colloids in the process of manufacturing a sheet of paper. A second object of the invention resides in the mineral materials thereby treated and obtained using the inventive method. The third, fourth, and fifth objects of the invention are the dry powders, aqueous suspensions, and granulated treated mineral materials obtained using the inventive method. A final object of the invention is the usage of said mineral materials treated using the inventive method as an agent for reducing the quantity of natural and organic colloids in the process for manufacturing sheets of paper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ethylenically unsaturated prepolymer comprising at least one ending X which reacts by condensation chosen from hydroxyl and/or amine or free isocyanate groups and optionally an ending X? having ethylenic unsaturation, the prepolymer being the reaction product of the following components A and B: A) a first component A comprising the following mixture: i) at least one first ethylenically unsaturated resin carrying specific hydroxyl and/or amine reactive endings, and/or ii) optionally at least one second resin, other than the resin i), chosen from: ethylenically unsaturated hydroxylated resins, and/or hydroxylated and/or aminated saturated resins, and/or iii) optionally at least one third reactive saturated resin, iv) optionally at least one unsaturated monoalcohol up to 30% in equivalents of the OH+NH2 total, B) a second component B comprising at least one polyisocyanate with a functionality equal to 2 or greater than 2, A and B being in proportions which make it pos

Abstract: A composition includes a first filler in amounts of at least 50% based on the total composition weight and an optional second filler. Other components of the decorative composition include a polymeric resin, a coalescent solvent and water. This composition is substantially free of stucco, cement or other hydraulic component where the setting action would act as the binder for the composition. It is useful for creating textures on the surface of interior walls or ceilings.

Abstract: The present invention provides rheology modifiers, which are water-soluble polymers having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of at least 1'000'000 g/mol and an intrinsic viscosity of at least 2.5 dl/g, both as determined by size exclusion chromatography, and wherein the water-soluble polymers are in the form of solid particles. It also provides mixtures of rheology modifiers comprising a first rheology modifier, which is a water-soluble polymer having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of at least 1'000'000 g/mol and an intrinsic viscosity of at least 2.5 dl/g, both as determined by size exclusion chromatography, and a second rheology modifier, which has a weight average molecular weight of from 2'000 g/mol to 800'000 g/mol. It also provides coating composition containing the rheology modifiers, respectively, mixtures of rheology modifiers, a process for their preparation, a process for coating a substrate using these coating compositions and substrates coated with these coating compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aqueous based process for the preparation of intercalated and/or exfoliated natural or synthetic clays using block copolymers in latex form containing at least one non-polar block and one or more cationic blocks, wherein the block copolymers are prepared by an emulsion controlled free radical polymerization method.

Abstract: An improved color-converting photoluminescent film that provides visible light emission in the red to green portion of the visible spectrum when excited by blue light. The color-converted photoluminescent film of the invention is patternable and has improved luminous efficiency and stability and is suitable for use in electroluminescent displays. The film comprises a mixture of a clear UV curable resin and photo-initiator which does not absorb blue light; and fluorescent pigment particles, wherein a molecular additive is optionally provided in to either or both of the pigment particles and curable resin. The mixture is screen printed onto a substrate to form a film and UV cured.

Abstract: Provided is a capsulated colorant including: a colorant; and a polymer resin coating the colorant, wherein the polymer resin is made by polymerization of a polymerizable composition including a macromonomer and a polymerizable unsaturated monomer. A method of preparing same, and an ink composition comprising the capsulated colorant and a solvent, are also provided. The macromonomer is an emulsion stabilizer when the polymer resin is formed in the water solution.

Abstract: A active ray curable ink-jet ink includes a multifunctional acrylate or methacrylate of at least three functional groups, and the acrylate or the methacrylate has a partial structure of the following Formula (1) in an amount of 5-40 weight % based on the total weight of the active ray curable ink-jet ink: Formula (1) —(R—O—)n—, wherein R is an alkylene group, and n is an integer of at least three.

Abstract: Provided are a capsulated colorant, a method of preparing same and ink compositions including the capsulated colorant. The capsulated colorant includes a colorant and a polymer resin coated on the colorant. The polymer resin is a result of polymerization of a polymerizable composition comprising a basic monomer and a polymerizable unsaturated monomer. The ink composition comprises the colorant coated with the polymeric resin and a solvent, which may be water and at least one organic solvent.

Abstract: Methods for authenticating an article with a cyanoacrylate solution comprising a water soluble security marker compound are described. The methods for producing a nucleophilic security marker/cyanoacrylate solution as well as methods for labeling an item and detecting the nucleophilic security marker/cyanoacrylate from an item being authenticated are also described. A method for using a nucleophilic cyanoacrylate security marker for antitheft purposes is also described.

Abstract: An energy curable ink composition comprising an acrylate-functional derivative of soybean oil and one or more further acrylate-functional materials is suitable for printing on a cold-set lithographic press and is cured by exposure to an actinic radiation source located on the press.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an adhesive made from a reaction product of (a) polymerizable acrylate derived from one or more alcohols selected from the group consisting of C4 alcohols, C5 alcohols, and combinations thereof wherein at least one of the alcohols is derived from a non-petroleum resource; (b) initiator; (c) stabilizer, wherein the reaction occurs in water to yield a microsphere adhesive. The microsphere adhesive can be formulated into a pressure sensitive adhesive composition that can be applied to various substrates such as paper and polymeric film to produce repositionable adhesive coated articles such as tapes, notes, flags, easels and the like.

Abstract: A conductive material mixed composition obtained by synthesizing a piperidyl group-containing high-molecular-weight polymer or copolymer that is composed of the constitutional unit represented by general formula (1) below and insoluble in tetrahydrofuran (THF) by polymerization in a liquid phase, immediately followed by mixing a conductive material with the polymer or copolymer in the liquid phase: wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an oxyl radical, an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms; R2 and R3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R4 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, an alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, or a haloalkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms; n represents a number of not less than 30; and m represents 0 or a positive number.