Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating material in the form of an aqueous composition comprising: 25% to 55% by weight of composite particles having an average particle size of 50 to 350 nm, in the form of an aqueous dispersion, which are constructed of 20% to 60% by weight, based on the composite particle, of inorganic solid having an average particle size of 5 to 100 nm, 40% to 80% by weight, based on the composite particle, of a polymer matrix having a T9 in the range from ?60 to +40° C. and obtainable by free-radical emulsion polymerization of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, and 20% to 50% by weight of fillers, with 5% to 40% by weight, based on the total solids content, being selected from aluminum silicates, borosilicate glasses, polymethyl methacrylate particles, and polystyrene particles, 1% to 30% by weight of pigments, and 0% to 5% by weight of one or more thickeners 0.

Abstract: Exothermically-enhanced articles, such as those made of fabric, are provided. The enhancement allows for faster drying times. Enhancement may be provided by using activated particles exhibiting exothermic properties. The activated particles may be removably encapsulated with a protective substance that may be used to activate or deactivate the particles.

Abstract: A light fast encapsulated pigment includes an inner core region that includes a pigment and an outer shell that includes a polymer comprising a UV absorber non-covalently incorporated therein. The light fast encapsulated pigment finds use in ink compositions.

Abstract: There is provided a method of making a polymer solution comprising polymerizing one or more monomer in a solvent, wherein said monomer comprises one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomer that is a multi-functional Michael donor, and wherein said solvent comprises 40% or more by weight, based on the weight of said solvent, one or more multi-functional Michael donor.

Abstract: The back surface protective film for solar cell of the present invention is provided with a first resin layer obtained using a first thermoplastic resin composition which is prepared by melt-kneading a starting composition containing a first thermoplastic resin and a silane coupling agent. The back surface protective film may be provided with other resin layer bonding to the first resin layer. The thickness thereof is preferably in the range from 10 to 1,000 ?m. The solar cell module of the present invention is provided with the back surface protective film for solar cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, a protective film for polarizers, which includes a cured product of the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, a polarizer, and a liquid crystal display (LCD). In the present invention, a pressure-sensitive adhesive showing excellent endurance reliability in high-temperature and/or high-humidity conditions and having superior physical properties such as cuttability, re-peeling property, and workability can be provided. In particular, it is possible to provide the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which can prevent light leakage that may occur in an LCD, even when being applied to a film having a low stress optical coefficient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical unit and light guide plate and ink thereof. The ink includes a base resin and a plurality of fine particles. The base resin has a first refractive index. The fine particles have a second refractive index and are dispersed in the base resin. The fine particles are made of organic polymer. The difference between the first refractive index and second refractive index is less than 0.15. The use of the ink will lower the color difference and the variation of color temperature of the light guide plate or the optical unit.

Abstract: An aqueous ink composition comprising: a pigment, having a particle diameter as determined by the light scattering method of no less than 20 nm and no more than 200 nm; and a water dispersible polymer, having a styrene-equivalent number average molecular weight of as determined by gel permeation chromatography no less than 5000 and no more than 200000, having a surface tension of no less than 20 mN/m and no more than 40 mN/m, and wherein the abovementioned pigment is a polymer-coated pigment that is coated with the abovementioned water dispersible polymer, is provided. The water-dispersible polymer may be a copolymer of monomers, mainly comprising acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid and an acrylate and/or methacrylate. With this ink composition, the printing quality can be improved.

Abstract: An ultraviolet radiation-polymerizable composition comprises (a) an acrylated monounsaturated fatty acid alkyl ester, (b) a monoethylenically unsaturated (meth)acrylic acid ester of a non-tertiary alkyl alcohol, and (c) a photoinitiator.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition suitable for a dental composition. The present invention is a composition containing: a polymerizable monomer (A) having an unconjugated carbon chain with at least four carbon atoms bonded continuously, at least two polymerizable groups, and at least two hydroxyl groups; and a polymerizable monomer (B) having one polymerizable group and at least one hydroxyl group. When a suitable component is added to this composition, the resultant composition can be used suitably for dental materials such as a primer, bonding material, composite resin, and cement.

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: One of the major problems of commercial clean flame retardant materials is unstable mechanical properties because of high filler loadings. Clean flame retardant compositions having very low smoke and toxicity generation are invented by a method based on partial cross-linking of polymers. These composites are processed by routine thermoplastic extruder and do not use post curing system. Composition mainly contain 100 parts by weight (p/w) of resin (polyolefin or 100 p/w of polyolefin/ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM rubber)), 90-150 p/w of non halogen content main flame retardants, 0.1-0.5 parts by weight of crosslinking agent, 1-20 p/w of auxiliary secondary flame retardant agents and 0.2-1.0 p/w of antioxidants. Clean flame retardant compositions use peroxide composite as a crosslinking agent and metal hydroxide composite as a flame retardant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for charging a polymeric product with attribute imparting agent(s) to the polymeric product prepared by the process and to a composition for preparing the polymeric product capable of retaining the acquired attributes for a long period of time.

Abstract: An ink jet pigment ink containing water, a pigment, a water-soluble organic solvent and a graft copolymer, wherein the graft copolymer has a hydrophilic segment and a hydrophobic segment, the hydrophobic segment is being obtained by copolymerizing an anionic monomer and an aromatic monomer represented by the following formula (1), and the hydrophilic segment is being obtained by polymerizing an anionic monomer wherein Ar is an aromatic ring selected from a benzene ring, a condensed benzene ring and a hetero-aromatic ring, or a derivative thereof, R is H or CH3, and X is O or NH.

Abstract: Polymer particles of improved mechanical hardness are provided, the polymer particles being subjected to a thermal cycle of heating and subsequently cooling. The polymer particles comprise combinations of preferably three monomers, the monomers having hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups in their polymer chain in order to achieve preferential orientation of the polymer chains in a polar solvent after applying the heating cycles of the invention (for example, but not limited to, polymethylmethacrylate and polystyrene based terpolymers and copolymers). Polymeric abrasives used in slurry compositions for polishing copper and their use in a chemical mechanical polishing method are also provided.

Abstract: A sound damping material for use in a sound damping laminate having one or more rigid layers, such as those used in the automotive industry. The sound damping material is preferably a viscoelastic material that damps or otherwise inhibits the transmission of vibrational or acoustical energy through the laminate, and also acts as an adhesive for bonding the rigid layers together. In its cured form, the sound damping material layer can include an acrylate-based polymer matrix, and one or more of the following components: a precipitated phase, a viscous phase, and miscellaneous constituents. The acrylate-based polymer matrix is the reaction product of at least one acrylate-based monomer, such as isobornyl acrylate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a coating composition that can be applied to a conductive substrate via an anodic electrodeposition process, substrates coated with the coating composition and a process for applying the coating to a substrate. The electrodepositable coating composition is an aqueous dispersion comprising of an at least partially neutralized copolymer comprising ?-olefin and unsaturated carboxylic acid and a curing agent. After a layer of the coating composition has been applied to the substrate, it can be heated to cure the coating and form a crosslinked network that provides a durable chip and corrosion resistant finish.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an imprint material includes a resin and a plurality of fine particles. The resin is cured from a liquid state by receiving energy while being in contact with a protrusion-depression pattern of a template. The plurality of fine particles are contained in a solid state in the resin and are different from the resin in volume shrinkage ratio upon receiving the energy.

Abstract: A positive electrode for a non-aqueous electrolyte battery includes a positive electrode active material layer containing at least a positive electrode active material and a binder and a coating layer containing a polymer provided on the positive electrode active material layer, wherein the polymer has a block chain A composed of a random copolymer containing a repeating unit (I) represented by formula (I), a repeating unit (II) represented by formula (II), and a block chain B containing a repeating unit (III) represented by formula (III) wherein R1-R3, R4a, R4b, R5-R13 are as defined herein.

Abstract: A ceramic matrix composite precursor slurry composition includes a thermosetting resin, a suitable curing agent, a ceramic component, a carbonaceous solids component, and optionally, a suitable solvent. The thermosetting resin may be a polyester, a vinyl ester, an epoxy resin, a bismaleimide resin, and/or a polyamide resin. The carbonaceous solids component provides a suitable amount of carbon char upon pyrolization. The precursor slurry composition may comprise up to about 70 volume % solids after removal of the solvent, and prior to cure. A sheet molding compound first and second outer films comprising the precursor slurry composition and randomly dispersed reinforcing material carried between the first and second outer films.

Abstract: A method and composition for flocculation and separation of suspended solids from an industrial process stream containing suspended solids is provided. The method includes the steps of adding to the stream a water-in-oil-in-water emulsion polymer in an amount effective to flocculate the suspended solids and separating the flocculated solids therefrom. The composition is a water-in-oil-in-water emulsion of a water-soluble polymer in which the continuous phase is an aqueous solution of a water-soluble salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transferable curable non-liquid film on a release substrate, process for making same, bonding processes utilising same, assemblies comprising substrates bonded together using same and the cure product of said films. Pre-applied materials are also described.

Abstract: A solution with a salt-sensitive polymer binder for use in fibrous webs, where the binder contains a copolymer of carboxylic acid monomer units and ethylenically unsaturated monomer units. The binder solution is prepared by emulsion-polymerizing a copolymer and then neutralizing the copolymer with base to make it water soluble. The binders provide a higher wet strength in concentrated salt solutions than in deionized water, and are particularly suitable for strengthening nonwoven fibrous webs in disposable articles such as wet-wipes, personal care products, diapers, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a water-based pigment dispersion which includes a first step of mixing (A) an emulsion composition including a water-insoluble polymer having a specific weight-average molecular weight and containing a salt-forming group, an organic solvent having a specific solubility in water, a neutralizing agent and water, with (B) a pigment to obtain a preliminary dispersion having a content of non-volatile components of from 5 to 50% by weight and a weight ratio of the organic solvent to water [organic solvent/water] of from 0.1 to 0.

Abstract: The production method of a water absorbent resin composition including a particulate water absorbent resin, wherein: 95 wt % or more of particles whose particle diameter is less than 850 ?m and not less, than 106 ?m are contained, and a weight average particle diameter of the particles is less than 500 ?m and not less than 300 ?m and a logarithmic standard deviation (??) of a particle size distribution is 0.45 or less, and a water-soluble component of the water absorbent composition is 35 wt % or less, and a multivalent metal component is contained, and an extraction rate of the multivalent metal component is 5.0 wt % or more and less than 100 wt %, thereby providing the water absorbent resin composition, free from any coagulation of particles in high humidity, which has superior absorbent property in terms of an absorbency and a diffusing absorbency under pressure.

Abstract: Use of copolymers comprising alkylene oxide units, which copolymers comprise incorporated randomly or blockwise by polymerization (a) 50 to 93 mol % of acrylic acid and/or a water-soluble salt of acrylic acid, (b) 5 to 30 mol % of methacrylic acid and/or a water-soluble salt of methacrylic acid and (c) 2 to 20 mol % of at least one nonionic monomer of the formula I where the variables have the following meaning: R1 hydrogen or methyl; R2 a chemical bond or unbranched or branched C1-C6-alkylene; R3 identical or different unbranched or branched C2-C4-alkylene radicals; R4 unbranched or branched C1-C6-alkyl; n 3 to 50, as additive to phosphate- and/or phosphonate-comprising aqueous systems in industrial technical plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of amphiphilic gradient copolymers by Controlled Radical Polymerization in the presence of a RAFT (Reversible Addition Fragmentation Transfer) agent. The copolymers of the invention exhibit low polydispersity indices and low viscosities in solution and are readily soluble in an alkaline medium.

Abstract: There is provided a stable aqueous dispersion comprising (a) dispersed particles of one or more film-forming polymer that comprises 1% to 10% by weight, based on the solid weight of said polymer, of polymerized units of one or more functional monomer, wherein said functional monomer is selected from acid-functional monomers or amine-functional monomers or a mixture thereof, and (b) one or more multiglycidyl compound having 4 or more glycidyl groups per molecule.

Abstract: Compositions comprising graphene sheets, at least one olefin polymer, and at least one crosslinking agent and crosslinked compositions comprising graphene sheets and at least one olefin polymer. A method of making a crosslinked composition comprising graphene sheets and at least one olefin polymer, coatings comprising the compositions, and a method of coating a surface with the compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: A materials system and methods are provided to enable the formation of articles by Three Dimensional Printing. The materials system includes a transition metal catalyst that facilitates the reaction of an acrylate-containing binder with a particulate material.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved polymeric resin composition comprising or consisting essentially of from about 70 wt % to about 79 wt % units derived from ethylene and from about 21 wt % to about 30 wt % units derived from an ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid having from 3 to 8 carbons. Resins of the present invention are particularly suitable for preparing transparent laminates useful as glazing elements that provide a greater measure of safety than non-laminated glazing elements. Laminates of the present invention have 3% haze or less without the addition of amines.

Abstract: The present system is a waterborne coating composition comprising a low VOC (<50 g/l) acrylic epoxy coating which is capable of high build coating formation (>12 mils) without foaming. The coating composition may be made, stored and transported as a two-part composition, where each part is a pourable liquid. The waterborne acrylic epoxy composition cures under ambient condition to give tenacious adhesion to a variety substrates. The coating system, described herein, is designed as an ambient cure system, but may also be cured at elevated temperatures. The two component emulsion composition is useful for coating applications. One component is an emulsion comprised of a blend of a hydroxy functional acrylic polymer co-reactant, suitable additives, pigments and epoxy resin The second component is a waterborne amine hardener for curing or crosslinking the first component.

Abstract: A process for preparing a dispersion of a particulate solid comprising: dispersing a particulate solid with a dispersant and a liquid medium, wherein the dispersant is a random copolymer obtained or obtainable from the copolymerisation of a composition comprising: i) one or more monoethylenically unsaturated hydrophilic monomers, ii) one or more monoethylenically unsaturated hydrophobic monomers, iii) one or more di- and/or higher-ethylenically unsaturated monomers, and iv) one or more chain transfer agents; wherein the dispersion step is effected by a mechanical treatment which reduces the particle size of the particulate solid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for decorating a substrate comprising the following steps: a) providing a substrate, b) spraying an adhesive composition through a template onto at last part of the substrate, the adhesive composition including at least one binding agent and at least one particulate hot melt adhesive, c) applying at least one decorative material, at least onto the part sprayed with the adhesive composition, and heating. Moreover, the invention relates to a sprayable adhesive composition and to a kit for implementing the method according to the invention.

Abstract: A continuous ink jet printer aqueous ink composition including pigment particles dispersed with a dispersant or self dispersing pigment particles without the need for a dispersant, and a polymer additive distinct from any dispersant used to disperse the pigment particles, wherein the polymer additive comprises a styrene-acrylic copolymer that does not substantially displace any dispersant used to disperse the pigment, present in an amount effective to stabilize the ink composition against shear induced agglomeration caused by pumping the ink composition through a continuous ink jet printing fluid system.

Abstract: Energy-activated room temperature-pumpable polymer compositions, devices for activating and processing the same into solid cellular or non-cellular polymeric materials that can be used as adhesives, sealants, coatings or gasket materials, and methods of making and using the same. The compositions according to the invention include solid particles that include one or more polymers, which are emulsified, dispersed or suspended in a liquid carrier together with at least one processing aid, such as a reactive blowing agent, a low molecular weight surfactant, a high molecular weight surfactant, one or more compounds found in latex paint, starch, cellulosic derived products and combinations of two or more thereof. The processing aids provide various benefits including, for example, reduced density, improved process hygiene, improved foam stability, faster bonding times and/or lower processing temperatures.

Abstract: The invention concerns water-absorbing polymeric particles possessing high saline flow conductivity in the swollen state which comprise insoluble metal sulfates as synergistic fillers, and also a process for their production and their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, and a polarizer and a liquid crystal display (LCD) device using the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition, and more particularly, to a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition including (A) an acrylic copolymer and (B) a liquid optically-anisotropic compound having a mesogen core in its structure. The liquid optically-anisotropic compound having a mesogen core in its structure according to the present invention has superior solubility and compatibility with pressure-sensitive adhesive resin, and thus the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition including the liquid optically-anisotropic compound can relax stress caused by shrinkage of the polarizer and effectively compensate negative birefringence. Therefore, the polarizer and the LCD device using the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition can prevent light leakage originating from stress concentration in spite of long-term use.

Abstract: Acrylic copolymers that include the controlled placement of functional groups within the polymer structure are provided. The copolymers contain a reactive segment and a non-reactive segment and are manufactured via a controlled radical polymerization process. The copolymers are useful in the manufacture of adhesives and elastomers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a magnetic polymer particle, including a magnetic powder; a crosslinked polymer of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer; and a non-crosslinked polymer, in which an amount of the magnetic powder with respect to a total amount of the magnetic polymer particle is in a range of about 2.5 to about 50% by mass, the ethylenically unsaturated monomer includes a monomer having a hydroxyl group and a hydrophobic monomer which is free from a hydroxyl group, and an amount of the hydroxyl groups included in the crosslinked polymer and the non-crosslinked polymer is in a range of about 0.1 to about 5.0 mmol/g with respect to a total amount of the crosslinked polymer and the non-crosslinked polymer. Further, the invention provides a method of producing the magnetic polymer particle, and an aqueous dispersion, a cartridge, and an image forming apparatus, all of which use the magnetic polymer particle.

Abstract: A method of creating a bioadhesive in a substantially aqueous environment is disclosed. The method includes the steps of placing an anionicially polymerized block copolymer containing an amide, which is prepared by reacting a difunctional anionic initiator with a sterically hindered ester of methacrylic acid (SEMA), into a solvent to allow the solvent to swell the block copolymer; reacting the anionically polymerized hindered ester of methacrylic acid with methacrylic acid (MMA); hydrolyzing the anionically polymerized block copolymer with an aqueous solution to afford a methyl methacrylate-methacrylic acid-methyl methacrylate block copolymer (MMA-MAA-MMA); reacting the MMA-MAA-MMA block copolymer with 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl alanine to afford an amide with the MAA portion of the block copolymer; and placing the solvent swollen block copolymer in water. The water is exchanged with the solvent to provide a bioadhesive in an aqueous environment.

Abstract: Aqueous slurries of finely divided fillers which are at least partly covered by anionic latices, the slurries being obtainable by treating aqueous slurries of finely divided fillers with at least one anionic latex with a glass transition temperature of ?5 to ?50° C., preparation of the aqueous slurries and their use as an additive to the paper stock in the production of filler-containing paper, filler-containing cardboard or filler-containing board by draining the paper stock.

Abstract: An adhesive formulation is disclosed that includes (a) a pre-polymerized cross-linkable non-water soluble acrylic based pressure sensitive adhesive, (b) a cross-linking agent selected from the group consisting of metal chelates, silanes, epoxy-functional compounds, aziridine compounds, multifunctional amines, alkyl halide compounds, multifunctional acids, multifunctional mercaptans, multifunctional epoxy compounds, polyols in the presence of a catalyst, and combinations thereof and (c) a polyol having a weight average molecular weight in the range from 1,000 g/mol to 10,000 g/mol. When cured, the adhesive formulation is self-wetting and has a peel strength less than 20 oz/in.

Abstract: The invention is a two-part composition comprising: A) in one part (i) one or more isocyanate functional prepolymers; and B) in a second part (ii) one or more compounds having isocyanate reactive groups; (iii) one or more fillers selected such that the composition is nonconductive; (iv) one or more catalysts for the reaction of isocyanate groups with active hydrogen containing compounds wherein either or both of the one or more isocyanate functional prepolymers and the one or more compounds having isocyanate reactive groups have solid organic particles grafted thereto such that the composition contains from about 6 to about 13 percent by weight of the total composition of solid organic particles. In a preferred embodiment, the second part comprises from about 35 to about 65 percent by weight of one or more compound having isocyanate reactive groups which have solid organic particles grafted to the backbone.

Abstract: A composition includes a salt of a carboxyethyl phosphinate ester compound. Additionally, the composition may also include a polymeric resin, such as a thermoplastic resin. The composition may have improved physical and chemical properties including flame retardancy, thermal stability, and hygroscopicity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for production of acrylic acid, comprising the steps of a) dehydration of glycerine to an acrolein-comprising dehydration product; b) gas phase oxidation of the dehydration product to obtain an acrylic acid-comprising monomer gas; c) bringing into contact of the monomer gas with a quench agent to obtain an acrylic acid-comprising quench phase; and d) work-up of the quench phase to obtain an acrylic acid-comprising monomer phase; whereby, during the dehydration a liquid phase a1 and a gas phase a2 is present, whereby in the liquid phase a1 a plurality of gas bubbles is generated, as well as a process for production of polymers by polymerization of acrylic acid, preferably for production of water-absorbing polymers, the water-absorbing polymers obtainable by this process, a composite, a process for production of a composite, the composite obtainable by this process, and further chemical products.

Abstract: Light-scattering compositions comprising diffuser polymer particles are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the light-scattering compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment preparation for coloring polymers. The inventive preparation comprises one or more pigments and a carrier. According to the invention, the carrier includes an oligomer or a combination of low-molecular-weight polymers from the group containing polymers and copolymers of ethylene-acrylic acid, ethylene-maleic anhydride or polypropylene-maleic anhydride. The carrier also includes a polymer from the group containing polymers of ethylene-ethyl acrylate, ethylene/butyl acrylate, ethylene/methacrylic acid, polypropylene with grafted methyl polymethacrylate, polypropylene with grafted polystyrene or block copolymers of styrene. For organic pigments, the preparation contains 50%-70% pigment and 50%-30% carrier. For inorganic pigments, the preparation contains 60%-90% pigment and 40%-10% carrier. The invention comprises a polyvalent pigment preparation which can be used in the production of color concentrates with specific bases and high precision.

Abstract: An artificial marble using transparent chips, and a process for preparing the same, in which transparent chips are prepared by crushing a flat plate made of a composite for the artificial marble, which does not contain an inorganic filler and thus maintains transparency, quartz chips are prepared by crushing a flat plate made of a mixture of the transparent chips and a composite for the artificial marble, which contains an inorganic filler, for uniforming the specific gravity of the quartz chips, and the artificial marble is prepared by applying the quartz chips to a raw material composite for the artificial marble, thereby allowing the artificial marble to have the uniform specific gravity and exhibit a quartz effect.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fine particle of polymer for a plastisol free from halogen atoms and having a specific surface area of 0.6 to 20.0 m2/g as determined by nitrogen-gas adsorption and a non-halogenated plastisol composition therefrom. This invention can provide a non-halogenated plastisol composition which does not generate toxic substances during incineration, is suitable as a coating material or sealant, and has a low viscosity, resulting in good workability and processability.