Abstract: The current invention relates to water-swellable polymers at least partially comprised of sulfonic acid group containing monomers as additives for fire extinguishing water, which exhibits an elevated NaCl content, used in fire prevention and to combat fire.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nonaqueous pigment dispersant containing a copolymer having the following constituent units (a) and (b): (a) a constituent unit derived from a nitrogen atom-containing polymerizable macromonomer having an ethylenic unsaturated double bond at one terminal, and (b) a constituent unit derived from a monomer unit having an ethylenic unsaturated double bond, being copolymerizable with the nitrogen atom-containing polymerizable macromonomer of constituent (a), and a pigment dispersion composition containing the dispersant, a pigment and a nonaqueous solvent.

Abstract: A method of making a multilayered chromonic structure comprises (a) preparing a first aqueous mixture comprising (i) a first continuous water-soluble polymer phase and (ii) a first discontinuous chromonic phase comprising a chromonic material, to form chromonic nanoparticles;(b) non-covalently crosslinking the resulting chromonic nanoparticles with a multivalent cation salt; (c) dispersing the resulting crosslinked chromonic nanoparticles in a composition comprising a chromonic material to form a chromonic nanoparticle dispersion; and (d) preparing a second aqueous mixture comprising (i) a second discontinuous chromonic phase comprising the chromonic nanoparticle dispersion and (ii) a second continuous water-soluble polymer phase, to encapsulate the chromonic nanoparticles; wherein at least one of the first discontinuous chromonic phase and the second discontinuous chromonic phase further comprises a guest compound.

Abstract: An antifogging paint composition for forming an antifogging coating film without generation of the running water trace. The antifogging paint composition contains a block or grafted copolymer comprising a hydrophilic polymer part formed from a vinyl monomer having a cross-linking functional group and a water-soluble vinyl monomer, and a hydrophobic polymer part formed from a non water-soluble vinyl monomer, and an acidic alkyl phosphate.

Abstract: A method of preparing a universal base composition disclosed which consists of milling a pigment in a resin that is soluble in both water and organic solvent and wherein the resin contains both hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers such that the total weight of the hydrophobic and hydrophilic monomers is at least about 20% of the total weight of the resin and the weight ratio of hydrophobic monomers to hydrophilic monomers is from about ? to about 5.

Abstract: An adhesive blend includes a pressure sensitive adhesive and non-tacky microspheres that function as a detackifier. The non-tacky microspheres are solid, elastomeric, non-crushable, and solvent insoluble. The non-tacky microspheres are a reaction product of at alkyl (meth)acrylate monomers having from 1 to 14 carbon atoms, multifunctional (meth)acrylate and or multifunctional vinyl crosslinker, initiator, and polymeric stabilizer. The blend can be coated onto a sheet to form a pad, such as an easel pad.

Abstract: A two-component, water based micro encapsulation composition and method for the cleanup of hydrocarbon spills or contaminates on various surfaces and media. The two-part formulation includes a first solution including water in a predetermined ratio of a water soluble alkaline silicate solution having at least one alkali metal and a predetermined ratio of at least one water soluble surfactant; and a second solution including water, a predetermined ratio of water soluble acid, a predetermined ratio of water dispersible polymer, a predetermined ratio of water soluble hydrotrope, and a predetermined ratio of at least one water soluble flocculating agent. A method of using the two-part formulation includes preparing the two-part formulation, allowing the first solution to contact the hydrocarbon or chemical contaminate; allowing the second solution to contact the first solution and contaminate to form a homogeneous mixture; and removing the homogeneous mixture.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a pigment composition that includes at least (A) a polyallylamine derivative including at least 1% to 50% by mol of a structural unit represented by Formula (1-a), 49% to 95% by mol of a structural unit represented by Formula (1-b) and 1% to 30% by mol of a structural unit represented by Formula (1-c), and (B) a pigment, and improves pigment dispersibility and dispersion stability; an ink composition, a printed article and an inkjet recording method, which use the pigment composition; and a polyallylamine derivative useful for these. In Formula (1-b), R1 represents —NHCOR3 or —NH3+OCOR3, in which R3 represents a residue obtained by removing a carboxy group from any one of polyester, polyamide or polyesteramide, which each have a free carboxylic acid. In Formula (1-c), R2 represents —NHCOR4 or —NH3+OCOR4, in which R4 represents an organic group having an aromatic ring or a heteroaromatic ring.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aqueous emulsion polymer used as pigment dispersing agent comprising as copolymerized units the following monomers (A) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing at least one amino group; (B) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing no amino group; (C) optionally a hydroxy- or alkoxyalkyl(meth)acrylate of the formula CH2?CH(R1)—COO—CtH2t—OR2 wherein R1 is hydrogen or methyl and R2 is hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl and t is an integer of 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; (D) a (poly)alkyleneglycolmono(meth)acrylate of the formula CH2?CH(R1)—COO—(CmH2mO)n—OR2 wherein R1 is hydrogen or methyl and R2 is hydrogen or C1-C6alkyl and m is an integer of 2 or 3 and n is an integer of 2 to 20.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous polymer composition which is used in the form of a cement grinding aid and makes it possible to effectively reduce the grinding time and to obtain cements exhibiting excellent characteristics. A cement grinding aid containing a combination of polymer A and known grinding aids is also disclosed.

Abstract: In order to provide an ink composition which is excellent in color development, stability and fixability and, more particularly, an ink for ink jet recording which is excellent in color development, stability and fixability, and is excellent as a textile ink for ink jet recording, an ink composition includes a dispersion element having an average particle diameter of 50 nm to 300 nm, which allows a pigment to be dispersed in water; and polymer fine particles synthesized using at least alkyl(meth)acrylate and/or cyclic alkyl(meth)acrylate, and a reactive compound having an ethylene unsaturated group and a reactive group as components thereof, having a glass transition temperature of ?10° C. or less, and having an acid value of 100 mgKOH/g or less.

Abstract: A process for producing an absorbent polymer including a first mixing event, in which a plurality of absorbent polymer particles (1) are mixed with a liquid (2) and a second mixing event, in which the liquid (2) is homogenized within the interior of the polymer particles. The polymer particles (1) in the first mixing event are mixed with a speed such that the kinetic energy of the individual polymer particles (1) is on average larger than the adhesion energy of the individual polymer particles (1), and the polymer particles (1) in the second mixing event are stirred at a lower speed than in the first mixing event. The different speeds effect a fluidization of the polymer particles (1), which prevents a clumping of the polymer particles (1) during the mixing event. The absorbent polymers thus produced are distinguished by a particularly rapid swelling behavior.

Abstract: A metal nanoparticle dispersion comprising: a dispersion of a polymer compound (X), which comprises a polyalkyleneimine chain (a), a hydrophilic segment (b) and a hydrophobic segment (c), and metal nanoparticles (Y).

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to an aqueous ink jet ink having improved corrosion resistance comprising: (a) a colorant; (b) an aqueous vehicle; and (b) a certain random hydrophilic polymer additive, wherein the random hydrophilic polymer additive comprises a random copolymer comprised of a hydrophilic component and optional hydrophobic component, wherein the hydrophobic component comprises a monomer selected from the group consisting of methyl acrylate, vinyl acetate, and/or a hydrophobic monomer having a carbon to oxygen ratio of at least about 2.5, and wherein the hydrophobic component has a concentration of less than about 40% by weight, based on the weight of the polymer additive, and the hydrophilic component comprises at least one non-acidic hydrophilic monomer having a carbon to oxygen ratio of less than about 2.5, and a monomer with an ionizable acidic group with a carbon to oxygen ratio of less than about 2.

Abstract: Provided are elastomeric compositions comprising at least one elastomer and a hydrocarbon polymer additive. Preferably the hydrocarbon polymer additive comprises from 60 to 90% piperylene, from 5 to 15% cyclic components, from 5 to 20% styrenic components, up to 5% isoprene, up to 5% indenic components, and up to 10% amylene. Also provided are elastomeric compositions comprising at least one elastomer and a hydrocarbon polymer additive, wherein the hydrocarbon polymer additive has a molecular weight of from 520 to 650 g/mole and a glass transition temperature (Tg) of from 48 to 53° C. The elastomeric compositions are particularly useful in making tires and other cured rubber articles.

Abstract: Briefly described, embodiments of this disclosure include ink formulation and modified pigments. One exemplary modified pigment, among others, includes a pigment A represented by the formula in FIG. 3.

Abstract: A water- and oil-repellent composition consisting of (A) a fluorine-containing copolymer comprising at least 20% by weight (based on the copolymer) of (a1) units derived from a polymerizable monomer having a C1-6 polyfluoroalkyl group or a polyfluoroalkenyl group, (B) a surfactant component comprising as the essential components (b1) a nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of 12 or below and (b2) a nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of 15 or above, and (C) an aqueous medium substantially consisting of water. This composition is free from operationally or environmentally undesirable solvents and superior to conventional ones in stabilities such as mechanical stability, chemical stability, and long-term shelf stability.

Abstract: Provided are an encapsulated colorant, a method of preparing the same, and an ink composition including the encapsulated colorant.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process to manufacture paper coatings containing at least one mineral matter, at least one binder and water, characterised in that at least one comb polymer obtained by grafting of a least one polyalkylene oxide function on to the polymer chain, where the said chain results from the polymerisation of a least one ethylenic unsaturated monomer, is introduced into the above-mentioned composition. The paper coatings thus obtained have increased water retention and reduced Brookfield viscosity compared to the same coatings containing a water-retaining thickening agent of the prior art.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrophilic coating formulation which when cured results in a hydrophilic coating, wherein the hydrophilic coating formulation comprises a copolymeric polyelectrolyte. The invention further relates to a hydrophilic coating, a lubricious coating, use of a copolymeric polyelectrolyte in a lubricious coating, an article, a medical device or component and a method of forming on a substrate a hydrophilic coating.

Abstract: A size composition for reinforcement fibers used to form non-woven mats that contain variable amounts of individual filaments dispersed from chopped reinforcement fiber bundles is provided. The size composition contains a polyvinylamine film former, one or more silane coupling agents, and, optionally a lubricant. The size composition works in conjunction with the whitewater components in a wet-laid mat forming process to disperse individual filaments from the bundles of chopped fibers. The whitewater contains an anionic polyacrylamide viscosity modifier and/or a cationic or non-ionic amine dispersant (e.g., ethoxylated amine). The presence of a cationic or non-ionic amine in the whitewater disperses individual filaments from the chopped glass fiber bundles. The greater the amount of cationic or non-ionic amine present in the whitewater, the greater the amount of fiber dispersion.

Abstract: A non-aqueous pigment ink comprising a pigment, a pigment dispersant and a non-aqueous solvent, wherein the pigment dispersant is an acrylic polymer comprising, as constituent monomers, (M1) an alkyl(meth)acrylate having an alkyl group of 12 or more carbon atoms, (M2) a (meth)acrylic acid derivative having an amino group, and (M3) a (meth)acrylic acid derivative having a glycidyl group, in which the combination of all the constituent monomers comprises from 7 to 15 mol % of the monomer (M2) and from 0.5 to 3 mol % of the monomer (M3) and the molar ratio (M2)/(M3) between the monomer (M2) and the monomer (M3) is within a range from 4 to 20.

Abstract: An improved aqueous acrylic emulsion pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) composition of improved sheer strength includes an aqueous acrylic emulsion including at least one hydrophobic monomer, at least one hydrophilic monomer, and at least one hydrogen bonding monomer; and a peel control additive. The PSA composition is substantially devoid of phosphate-based surfactants.

Abstract: A non-aqueous pigment ink comprising a pigment, a pigment dispersant and a non-aqueous solvent, wherein the pigment dispersant is an acrylic polymer comprising, as constituent monomers, (M1) an alkyl (meth)acrylate having an alkyl group of 12 or more carbon atoms, (M2) a (meth)acrylic acid derivative having an amino group, and (M3) (meth)acrylic acid and/or a (meth)acrylic acid derivative having a carboxyl group, in which a combination of all the constituent monomers comprises from 8 to 15 mol % of the monomer (M2) and from 0.6 to 8 mol % of the monomer (M3), and the molar ratio (M2)/(M3) between the monomer (M2) and the monomer (M3) is within a range from 1.3 to 15.

Abstract: A degradable polyacrylamide gel for analyzing or separating at least one macromolecule in a sample using electrophoresis includes a polyacrylamide cross-linked with at least one degradable cross-linker having a ketal or acetal group with the formula (I), wherein R1 and R2 are the same or different and are hydrogen, an alkyl, or a substituted alkyl.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions containing hydrophobic materials that are useful as reduced volatile organic content may be utilized as a coating, a stain, a resin, a polymer, or an additive. Specifically, the aqueous dispersion may contain one or more of a carboxyalkyl cellulose ester, such as carboxymethyl cellulose acetate butyrate, a fluorosurfactant, such as a polyoxetane fluorosurfactant or a fluoroaliphatic polymeric ester based surfactant, a water dispersible resin, and optionally, a C-11 ketone and/or surfactant.

Abstract: Metallocene-catalyzed polyolefins comprising wax and polymer formulations with and without filler are particularly suitable for use in precision casting processes and hollow core production. The invention relates to wax formulations comprising: a) metallocene-catalyzed polyolefins having a melting point of from 80° C. to 150° C., a viscosity of from 60 to 20 000 mpa·s at 140° C. and a melt flow index (MFI) of from 30 to 3 000 g/10 min under a load of 2.16 kg and at a test temperature of 230° C., b) waxes and wax derivatives having a melting point of from 80° C. to 165° C. and a viscosity of from 50 to 30 000 mPa·s at 140° C., c) low density polyolefins (LDPE) having a melting point of from 80° C. to 150° C. and a melt flow index (MFI) of from 30 g/10 min to 3 000 g/10 min measured under a load of 2.16 kg and at a temperature of 230° C. The wax formulations are used, in particular, for cutting model production processes and hollow core production in the dental, jewelry and precision engineering sectors.

Abstract: A nitrile group-containing copolymer rubber comprising 10 to 40 wt % of ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile unit (a), 10 to 60 wt % of ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ester unit (b), and 20 to 70 wt % in total of conjugated diene unit (c) and saturated conjugated diene unit (d), wherein a content ratio “x” of a conjugated diene unit (c) based on the total content of said conjugated diene unit (c) and said saturated conjugated diene unit (d) is 0.08 or smaller, and “x·A” defined as a product of said ratio “x” and a content ratio “A” (%) of said ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile unit (a) is 1.5 or smaller. According to the present invention, a nitrile group-containing copolymer rubber capable to provide a rubber vulcanizate highly balanced in mechanical strength, heat aging resistance, oil resistance, cold resistance and ozone resistance, and a vulcanizable rubber composition using the rubber can be provided.

Abstract: A functionalized polymer includes a polymer chain and a terminal group linked to the chain through a functionality that contains one or more urethane groups. The functionalized polymer can be provided by reacting a nucleophile with a polymer having terminal iso(thio)cyanate functionality which, in turn, can be provided by reacting a terminally active polymer with a polyiso(thio)cyanate. Even polymers that contain substantial amounts of styrene mer can be used in the described process.

Abstract: This invention provides an effect pigment-containing, water-borne base coating composition comprising water-dispersible acrylic polymer particles (A) and effect pigment (B), the water-dispersible acrylic polymer particles (A) being obtained by emulsion polymerization of a radical-polymerizable unsaturated monomeric mixture including an amido-containing, radical-polymerizable unsaturated monomer having at least two radical-polymerizable unsaturated groups per molecule, and the effect pigment (B) being contained at a pigment weight concentration (PWC) within a range of 15-50%.

Abstract: Liquid printing inks for flexographic and/or gravure printing comprise solvents, colorants, if required additives, and, as a binder, at least one hyperbranched polymer having functional groups. Printing lacquers for priming unprinted print media or overcoating printed print media comprise solvents, if required additives, and, as a binder, at least one hyperbranched polymer having functional groups. Such hyperbranched polymers are used for the preparation of printing inks and of printing lacquers.

Abstract: A coating layer for a thermal insulator, in a laminated body for a thermal insulator, the laminated body including a carbonized-molded body and the coating layer for a thermal insulator which is layered on at least one surface of the carbonized-molded body, wherein the bulk density of the carbonized-molded body is 0.08 g/cm3 to 0.8 g/cm3 and the gas permeability ratio of the coating layer for a thermal insulator is 8.0 NL/hr·cm2 mmH2O or less.

Abstract: A novel polymeric co-initiator is disclosed comprising a dendritic polymer core with at least one co-initiating functional group as an end group. The polymeric co-initiators are useful in radiation curable compositions such as varnishes, lacquers and printing inks and are especially useful in radiation curable inkjet inks. The dendritic polymeric core is preferably a hyperbranched polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite material for a light-emitting element including a high molecular compound having an arylamine skeleton and an inorganic compound showing an electron accepting property to the high molecular compound. The absorption spectrum of the composite material is different from absorption spectra of the high molecular compound and the inorganic compound which each form the composite material. In other words, a composite material having an absorption peak in a wavelength which is seen in the absorption spectra of neither the high molecular compound nor the inorganic compound forming the composite material is superior in carrier transporting and injecting properties and a favorable material. In addition, the composite material can be formed by a wet method such as a sol-gel method, it can be apply to the increase of substrate size easily in a manufacturing process and advantageous industrially.

Abstract: A process is described for providing a polymer material by blending as a first component one or more hydrophilic polymers, and as a second component one or more neutralising chemicals, in the complete or substantial absence of water. In the absence of water, the components will not be aqueous solutions. Thus the components can be used in blending processes, and the present invention is able to form many other shapes and forms of material other than laminates on substrates.

Abstract: What are described are coating compositions comprising pigments and/or fillers and multistage polyvinyl ester dispersions as binders. These binders are produced by a selected multistage process in which a polyvinyl ester dispersion is obtained in a first stage, monomers in dissolved or pure form or in the form of an emulsion are added to the reaction mixture in a second stage and then the polymerization is started again. The polyvinyl ester dispersions comprise polymerized silanes and/or epoxides or the polyvinyl ester dispersions have only a small content of protective colloids, if any. The coating compositions formulated with the multistage polyvinyl ester dispersions obtained in this way are notable for a very high weathering resistance.

Abstract: A method for applying water-laden polymer to a surface to prevent and/or extinguish a fire, the method comprising the steps of dispersing a dry, ground, superabsorbent polymer comprising particles of 20 microns or less in diameter to water in an amount sufficient to form a coherent polymer gel, and directing the coherent polymer gel onto a surface to prevent and/or extinguish a fire.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use, in emulsion polymerization, of at least a compound derived from a terpene and comprising a number of oxypropylene units ranging between 0 to 20, and a number of oxyethylene units ranging between 2 to 80.

Abstract: The use of high aspect fillers in the production of simulated stone, masonry and brick textured products such as cladding, siding, panels, or other building and construction materials. High aspect fillers increase the dimensional stability, rigidity, thermal and sound insulation. The high aspect fillers may be included into a matrix polymer with or without chemical bonding. The disclosed invention is not limited to products in the building or construction industries and may be applied in the manufacture of a wide variety of products in other industries.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substrate having antimicrobial and/or antistatic properties. Such properties are imparted by applying a coating or film formed from a cationically-charged polymer composition. The polymer composition includes a noncationic ethylenically unsaturated monomer, an ethylenically unsaturated monomer capable of providing a cationic charge to the polymer composition, and a steric stabilization component incorporated into the cationically-charged polymer composition. The present invention also relates to a polymeric material comprising a base polymer blended with the above cationically-charged polymer composition.

Abstract: A composition for coating or printing on a substrate, comprising a liquid vehicle and a water soluble branched polyethyleneimine comprising amino groups which have been alkylated or hydroxyalkylated, wherein the branched polyethyleneimine prior to alkylation or hydroxyalkylation comprises a combination of primary, secondary, and tertiary amino groups, and wherein at least 1% of the primary amino groups of the polyethyleneimine polymer are alkylated or hydroxyalkylated with at least one alkyl or hydroxyalkyl group having at least 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention discloses density controlled capsule particle and methods for making the same for use in a wide range of consumer and personal care products.

Abstract: The use of NIPAM polymers to prevent or reduce the formation of protein deposits on the surfaces of medical devices is described. The invention is particularly directed to reduction of the adsorption of proteins on surfaces of contact lenses and other medical prosthetics.

Abstract: The invention relates to new universal pigment preparations having very good thermal stability and weathering stability as virtually foam-free aqueous, solventborne, and solvent-free pigment preparations and to their use in aqueous, solventborne or solvent-free coating materials, such as paints, adhesives, inks, including printing inks, and for coloring plastics.

Abstract: A hydrogenated diene polymer composition comprises (A) a first hydrogenated diene polymer having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 100,000 to 1,700,000, a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of 1.0 to 3.0, and a hydrogenation degree of 72 to 96%, the first hydrogenated diene polymer (A) being obtained by hydrogenating the first diene polymer which has a vinyl bond content of 20 to 70%, and (B) a first filler. The hydrogenated diene polymer composition contains the first filler (B) in an amount of 5 to 100 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the first hydrogenated diene polymer (A).

Abstract: The invention concerns a linear or crosslinked polymer, characterized in that it is obtainable either by copolymerizing N-[2-hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)-ethyl]-propenamide, or by copolymerizing N-[2-hydroxy-1,1-bis(hydroxymethyl)ethyl][-propenamide with one or several monomers selected among cationic monomers, monomers comprising at least a strong acid function, partly salified or completely salified, monomers comprising at least a weak acid function, partly salified or completely salified or neutral monomers. The invention also concerns inverse latex or microlatex containing such a polymer. The invention further concerns the uses of said polymer in cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions, as thickening agents in industrial or household detergents, as additives for assisted recovery of oil, as rheology modifier for drilling fluid or as flocculants for water treatment.

Abstract: A metal oxide dispersion comprising metal oxide particles with a necking structure, and a solvent, wherein the liquid droplet contact angle of the metal oxide dispersion to an ITO film (Indium-Tin Oxide type film) formed is from 0 to 60°. A metal oxide dispersion for the production of a dye-sensitized solar cell electrode, comprising Metal Oxide Particle Group F having a necking structure formed by m connected particles, Metal Oxide Particle Group G having only 0.2 m or less connected particles, and a solvent, and being formable into a film at 200° C. or less. A metal oxide electrode comprising an electrically conducting substrate having thereon a metal oxide layer comprising metal oxide particles bound by a binder, wherein the binder content is from 0.005 to 5 mass % based on the metal oxide film and the metal oxide layer has a pencil scratch strength of H or more according to JIS5600.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inkjet ink composition comprising a liquid vehicle and at least one polymer modified pigment. In one embodiment, the polymer modified pigment comprises the combination product of a pigment, a polymer, and a base, wherein the polymer is a styrene-maleic anhydride polymer or an alternating copolymer comprising at least one segment having the formula —[HB-A]x-. In a second embodiment, the polymer modified pigment comprises a pigment and a polymer, wherein the polymer is a styrene-maleic acid polymer or salt thereof or an alternating copolymer comprising at least one segment having the formula —[HB-A?]x-. Methods of preparing the inkjet ink compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial adhesive and coating material which contains as the antimicrobial component metallic silver particles with a content of less than 5 ppm of silver, sodium and potassium ions.

Abstract: A film forming composition for coating teeth which is a mixture of about 0.5% to about 30% by weight of a film forming polymer; about 10% to about 99.5% by weight of solvent; about 0.05% to about 40% by weight of a rheology modifier; about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of a dispersant or plasticizer, if necessary; and optionally up to about 30% by weight of an opacifier or colorant.