Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method for the production of a superabsorbent composition comprising the process steps: i. production of a hydrogel by radical polymerization of an aqueous monomer solution containing at least one monomer ii. drying the hydrogel to obtain a water-absorbing polymer structure iii. surface crosslinking of the water-absorbing polymer structure to obtain a surface-crosslinked water-absorbing polymer structure, and iv. incorporating a starch compound into the method. The present invention also relates to a superabsorbent composition obtainable according to this method, a particulate superabsorbent composition and a composite, a sanitary article core and a sanitary item, furthermore chemical products and also the use of this superabsorbent composition in chemical products.

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: There is provided a pressure sensitive adhesive composition and a pressure sensitive adhesive. A pressure sensitive adhesive composition example of the present application can provide a pressure sensitive adhesive having, for example, a high shear resistance together with an excellent peeling property or tacking property with respect to an attachment target surface.

Abstract: The invention provides an ink composition for inkjet recording, including: a component (A) that is a compound having two or more groups each of which having a specific structure; a component (B) that is at least one selected from the group consisting of organic solvents each of which having a specific structure; and (C) a colorant.

Abstract: The present invention provides one component aqueous compositions comprising (i) from 0.01 to 7 wt. %, based on the total weight of solids in the composition, of anion exchange resin beads having a weight average particle size of from 0.1 to 20 ?m a low crosslinker content, the anion exchange resin copolymer beads being chosen from gelular beads, beads having a dual morphology, and mixtures thereof, (ii) an emulsion copolymer having a copolymerization residue of one or more phosphorus acid monomer, and having an anionic surfactant or its polymerization residue and a reductant or its polymerization residue and, (iii) at least one phosphorous containing surfactant in the amount of from 0.1 to 5 wt. %, based on the weight of emulsion copolymer solids. The compositions find use as coating binders and either pigmented or unpigmented paints and enable the provision of a single coat primer plus topcoat with excellent stain blocking.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pulverulent composition which can be produced by bringing a powder which comprises at least one inorganic binder into contact with from 0.01 to 10% by weight, based on the total mass of the composition, of a liquid component comprising at least one copolymer which can be obtained by polymerization of a mixture of monomers comprising (I) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer which comprises at least one radical selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acid, carboxylic acid salt, carboxylic esters, carboxamide, carboxylic anhydride and carboximide and (II) at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a polyalkylene oxide radical, where the liquid component contains at least 1% by weight of the at least one copolymer and at least 30% by weight of an organic solvent. Furthermore, a process for producing the liquid component, the use thereof and also specific copolymers are disclosed.

Abstract: Gas-barrier multilayer structures and gas-barrier shaped articles are sufficiently prevented from clouding even when exposed to cold water at 30° C. or below and have excellent gas barrier properties. Processes for producing such gas-barrier multilayer structures, and coating liquids (A) of excellent coating properties that are used to produce the multilayer structures are also provided. A coating liquid (A) includes a solvent mixture of water and an organic solvent and a polycarboxylic acid polymer partially neutralized with a polyvalent metal wherein the polymer is both dissolved and dispersed as particles in the solvent mixture and wherein the particles dispersed account for 5 to 80 wt% of 100 wt% of the polycarboxylic acid polymer partially neutralized with a polyvalent metal.

Abstract: A UV-shielding coating composition comprises (A) a dispersion in a dispersing medium of composite zinc oxide nanoparticles which are obtained by coating surfaces of zinc oxide nanoparticles with an oxide or hydroxide of Al, Si, Zr and Sn, the dispersion having a photocatalytic degradability of up to 25%, (B) a vinyl copolymer obtained from copolymerization of an alkoxysilyl-containing vinyl monomer, a UV-absorbing vinyl monomer, and another monomer, and (C) a solvent. The composition is transparent to visible light, UV-shielding, mar resistant, weatherable, and durable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising (d) at least one binder (A) having reactive groups, (e) at least one crosslinking agent (B) which is able to react, with crosslinking with the reactive groups of the binder (A), and at least one catalyst (C) for the crosslinking of silane groups, one or more constituents (A) and/or (B) and/or at least one further constituent of the coating composition containing hydrolyzable silane groups, wherein the catalyst (C) is a phosphoric acid compound, more particularly phosphoric acid or phosphonic acid, which is blocked with an amine having a pKb?3 and a boiling point >100° C.

Abstract: A process for the production of a particle composition containing, at least one resin and at least one pigment is described, said process comprising the following steps: •extrusion of a mixture containing said at least one resin and said at least one pigment without induced heating; •subsequent extrusion, with induced heating, of the mixture obtained from the preceding extrusion; •granulation of the mixture thus obtained. With the abovementioned process it is possible to obtain a composition having granules with an average diameter less than 2 microns and a greater homogeneity than the known processes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are copolymers comprising functional groups attached to the backbone of the polymer and methods of making these polymers.

Abstract: A carbon nanotube composite material having carbon nanotubes and carbon fibers dispersed in a matrix is provided wherein a carbon nanotube group formed from a plurality of the carbon nanotubes is present between the carbon fibers, an average diameter of the carbon fibers is 1 ?m or more and 50 ?m or less, an average diameter of the carbon nanotubes is 0.7 nm or more and 50 nm or less, the carbon nanotubes are included in a range of 0.01 wt % or more and 30 wt % or less and the carbon fibers are included in a range of 10 wt % or more and 60 wt % or less with respect to 100 wt % of the carbon nanotube composite material, thermal conductivity of the matrix is less than 10 W/mK, and the carbon nanotube composite material includes thermal conductivity in a direction of 10 W/mK or more.

Abstract: A high-quality developing member which excels in filming resistance and excels in leak resistance despite high electroconductivity is provided. The developing member includes an electroconductive substrate, an elastic layer formed on the substrate, and a surface layer which covers a surface of the elastic layer. The surface layer includes a first resin which has, between two adjacent urethane linkages, a structure represented by the structural formula (1) and one or both of structures selected from the group consisting of a structure represented by the structural formula (2) and a structure represented by the structural formula (3), a second resin which has a structure represented by the structural formula (4) and one or both of structures selected from the group consisting of a structure represented by the structural formula (5) and a structure represented by the structural formula (6), and an electronically conductive filler.

Abstract: An ink composition includes a particulate pigment, a hydrocarbon vehicle, an organic polyamine and an organic polyacid. A ratio by weight percent of the organic polyamine to the organic polyacid in the hydrocarbon vehicle is sufficient to render a conductivity of the ink composition to equal to or less than 15 nanosiemens per centimeter. The ink composition is prepared by combining the particulate pigment with a composition that includes the hydrocarbon vehicle, the organic polyamine and the organic polyacid. The combination is subjected to conditions under which the particulate pigment becomes dispersed in the composition.

Abstract: There are provided a resin composition including a polylactic acid which (i) includes a poly-L-lactic acid (component B-1) and a poly-D-lactic acid (component B-4), (ii) has a weight ratio of the component B-1 to the component B-4 (component B-1/component B-4) of 10/90 to 90/10, and (iii) shows a proportion of melt peaks at 195° C. or higher to all melt peaks in a temperature rising process in measurement by a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) of at least 20%; a molded article of the resin composition; and methods for producing the resin composition and the molded article.

Abstract: A curable aqueous composition that includes a first polymer that includes carboxyl groups, and a second component that includes a second water insoluble polymer and a stabilizer. The second component includes functional groups that react with the carboxyl groups of the first polymer during cure, is free from carboxylic acid groups, or a combination thereof. The composition, when dry, exhibits a first Tg of at least 10° C. and a second Tg of at least 50° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for household care which include a cationic nanogel, particularly for treating and/or modifying hard or textile surfaces. The composition particularly enables a hydrophilization of hard surfaces, particularly useful in cleaning or rinsing operations.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the use of a homopolymer of acrylic acid or a copolymer of acrylic acid with a water-soluble monomer, as a dispersing agent or grinding aid agent in a method for manufacturing an aqueous suspension of mineral materials through dispersion and/or grinding, characterized in that the carboxylic groups of said agent are fully or partially neutralized by the lithium ion and in that it exhibits a viscosity index of between 0.01 and 0.08.

Abstract: To provide a novel polymer having an excellent non-specific adsorption inhibitory effect, a surface-hydrophilizing agent comprising the polymer, and a method for producing a substrate having a hydrophilic surface. The polymer comprises a hydrophilic repeating unit having a sulfinyl group in a side chain thereof.

Abstract: A paint for spraying on bamboo products, such as on the exterior surface of a slim tube-shaped bamboo product, is a nonaqueous acrylic-based paint including 10 to 15 percent by weight of one or more flatting powders, 50 to 55 percent by weight of one or more acrylic resins, 1 to 5 percent by weight of one or more leveling agents, 13 to 16 percent by weight of one or more ester solvents, 10 to 15 percent by weight of one or more alcohol solvents, and 8 to 10 percent by weight of one or more ether solvents. After application of the wet paint composition, the solvents evaporate leaving a film of the acrylic resins, flatting powders, and leveling agents.

Abstract: A protective dressing composition which imparts a lustrous and glossy appearance to a flexible or elastic rubber or plastic surface includes water, silicone fluid, a polymeric acrylic emulsifier to hold the silicone fluid in dispersion in the water and a UV stabilizer. Further, the composition is substantially free of nonpolymeric surfactants. The coating does not exhibit stickiness, attract dust or other contaminants, and resist cracking and peeling. The composition provides of a shiny protective coating suitable for application to metal, plastic, wood, and painted surfaces, and is especially well suited for use on flexible substrates such as automotive tires, bumpers, rubber, trim, vinyl, and the like. The coating maintains the flexibility of the coating at low temperatures and reduces and/or eliminates the tacky property on the surface. The acrylic polymer emulsifier does not re-emulsify with rain (water) providing a durable protective coating.

Abstract: A food-grade marking composition useful for marking and labeling surfaces of food processing equipment includes a food grade base polymer, a coloring agent, and a volatile organic solvent. A marker pen is also provided which includes the food grade marking composition in combination with a delivery instrument. The food grade base polymer meets the regulatory requirements of 21 C.F.R. §175.300 for incidental food contact applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and composition directed towards a single batch latex ink-jet ink. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a single batch latex ink-jet ink can comprise emulsifying a pigment and a monomer in a solvent, and polymerizing the monomer with a reaction condition sufficient to encapsulate the pigment and sufficient to form individual latex particulates thereby forming a single batch latex ink-jet ink. The ink can contain less than about 0.5 wt % of latex particulates having a diameter of 50 nm or less, can contain about 1 wt % to about 10 wt % of latex particulates having a diameter of about 100 nm to about 250 nm and can contain about 3 wt % to about 5 wt % of encapsulated pigment.

Abstract: A particulate water retaining material for cultivating plant comprising (A) a carboxyl group-containing water-insoluble water absorbent resin and (B) a polyvalent metal compound, by having the compound (B) deposited on the rerin (A), it is made possible to possess an outstanding water absorbing property without impairing the growth of a plant.

Abstract: In various embodiments multi-component systems for the protection of spray booth surfaces and the suppression of dust are provided. In certain embodiments the multi-component system for the temporary protection of a paint spray booth and the suppression of dust comprises a first component comprising a liquid that when applied to a surface of said paint booth dries to form a peelable film; and a second component comprising a liquid that when applied to a surface of said paint booth or to said film, forms a tacky coating that adheres dust particles. In certain embodiments the system further comprises a third component comprising a liquid that when applied to a surface of said paint booth or to said film, forms a tacky coating that adheres dust particles, wherein the composition of said third component is different than the composition of said second component. In certain embodiments the system further comprises a non-woven material configured for application to a floor of a spray booth.

Abstract: The object of the invention consist of a process for the manufacture of aqueous suspensions of calcium carbonate using an acrylic polymer with an average by weight molecular weight of between 8,000 g/mole and 15,000 g/mole and a molar content of less than 20% of polymeric chains of molecular weight less than 3,000 g/mole. It also concerns the aqueous suspensions obtained, possibly dried, and their uses in the paper, paint, plastics and mastics industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for manufacturing comb polymers having a principal (meth)acrylic chain and polyoxyalkylated lateral groupings, obtained by drying of a solution containing at least one homopolymer of (meth)acrylic acid and/or at least one copolymer of (meth)acrylic acid with at least one other monomer, followed by functionalisation of the intermediate dry product by esterification with at least one alkoxy polyoxyalkylene glycol, and/or amidification with at least one alkoxy polyoxyalkylene amine, or ethoxylation with at least one alkylene oxide.

Abstract: Presently described are coating compositions comprising a polymerizable resin composition and a non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In some embodiments, the coating comprises greater than 10 wt-% of non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant. In other embodiments, the coating composition comprises an an additive comprising a silicone group or a fluorinated group and a hydrophobic group. Also described are articles comprising the cured coating compositions. In one embodiment, an article is described comprising a cured coating wherein the cured coating exhibits a property of an initially visible simulated fingerprint reducing in visibility in 1-20 minutes. Also described is a method of determining the fingerprint visibility of a coating composition and a polyacylate composition useful as an additive. In another embodiment a coated surface is described comprising a polymeric organic material comprising a plurality of pores wherein a portion of the pores are interconnected and comprise a lipophilic liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an acrylate-based compound that includes an organic acid having two or more acrylate groups and one or more phenolic acid structures in one molecule, and a photosensitive composition including the same. It is possible to shorten a developing time in a photolithography process without damaging photosensitivity by using the photosensitive composition according to the present invention.

Abstract: A coating composition is provided, the starting materials of which comprise nano SiO2, film-forming substance, film-forming aid, accelerator, acid, and water. The composition has pH of 3-9. A passivated zinc-plated material is also provided. The zinc-plated material comprises zinc-plated substrate and passivated coat adhered to the surface of the zinc-plated substrate, wherein the passivated coat is formed by curing the coating composition. The coating composition can impart to the zinc-plated material excellent corrosion resistance, water resistance, high temperature resistance, surface conductivity, and adhesion to the zinc-plated substrate. Additionally, the coating composition contains no Cr6+, and satisfies the requirement of EU RoHS Directive.

Abstract: A cross-linkable nitrile rubber composition comprising a nitrile rubber (A1) including an ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer unit and having iodine value of 120 or less, silica (B1) having CaO value determined by X-ray fluorescence composition analysis of 0.5 wt % or more, and a crosslinking agent (C1). According to the present invention, a cross-linkable nitrile rubber composition, capable of giving a highly-saturated cross-linked nitrile rubber having excellent mechanical properties such as elongation and small compression set, and excellent in workability, and a cross-linked rubber obtained by crosslinking the rubber composition can be provided.

Abstract: Aqueous solutions of acrylic acid polymers are prepared by polymerization of acrylic acid in a feed operation with a free-radical initiator in the presence of hypophosphite in water as solvent, by a process comprising (i) initially charging water and optionally one or more ethylenically unsaturated comonomers, (ii) continuously adding acrylic acid in acidic, unneutralized form, optionally one or more ethylenically unsaturated comonomers, aqueous free-radical initiator solution and aqueous hypophosphite solution, and (iii) adding a base to the aqueous solution on completion of the acrylic acid feed, wherein a comonomer content does not exceed 30% by weight and the aqueous hypophosphite solution is added during a total feed time made up of three consecutive feed time spans ?tI, ?tII, and ?tIII, wherein the average feed rate in the second feed time span ?tII is greater than the average feed rates in the first and third feed time spans ?tI and ?tIII.

Abstract: Articles that contain a solid support with a grafted chain extending from the solid support, methods of making these articles, and various uses of the articles are described. More specifically, the grafted chain has a functional group that can react with or interact with target compound. Alternatively, the functional group on the grafted chain can react with a modifying agent to provide another group that can react with or interact with the target compound. The grafted chains are attached to the solid support through a ring-opened azlactone group. The articles can be used to purify the target compound or to separate the target compound from other molecules in a sample.

Abstract: A metron refers to a molecule which contains a pre-defined number of high affinity binding sites for metal ions. Metrons may be used to prepare homogenous populations of nanoparticles each composed of a same, specific number of atoms, wherein each particle has the same size ranging from 2 atoms to about ten nanometers.

Abstract: An aqueous pigment dispersion which contains C.I. Pigment Yellow 74, a styrene-acrylic-based resin with an acid number of 100 to 250, and a basic compound, wherein the styrene-acrylic-based resin includes at least styrene-based monomer units, acrylic acid monomer units, and methacrylic acid monomer units as component monomer units, and the weight average molecular weight of the resin is within a range from 7,000 to 15,000.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for coating reactive polymer pre-impregnated reinforcement material (prepregs). The method comprising continuously applying particles of a reactive thermoplastic resin to a first surface of a porous substrate, followed by continuously coating the reactive polymer prepreg. An apparatus for coating reactive polymer pre-impregnated reinforcement material (prepregs), comprising: feeder roll(s) of reinforcement material, receiver roll(s) of drapable polymer pre-impregnated reinforcement material, a conveyor belt having the reinforcement material from the feeder roll thereon, and deposition units for depositing the coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet large in adhesive force when used for a surface of a glass member and capable of reducing the adhesive force to a degree allowing the occurrence of the cracking or breakage of the glass member to be suppressed when the sheet is peeled from the surface of the glass member. The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for glass plates of the present invention includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer including an acrylic polymer, wherein the content of the acrylic polymer in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is 30% by weight or more in relation to the total amount (100% by weight) of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer; the acrylic polymer substantially includes no acidic functional group; the solvent-insoluble fraction of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is 50% or more; and the adhesive force to glass as determined by a specific method is 12.0 N or less.

Abstract: Provided are a transfer printing ink and a transfer printing method which are advantageous in that an increased number of types of transfer media can be employed. The transfer printing ink of the present invention contains a solvent, a sublimation dye, and a binder resin, wherein the binder resin is dispersed, emulsified, or suspended in the solvent, and the binder resin has a melting point which is higher than the lowest temperature at which the sublimation dye sublimates.

Abstract: Compositions comprising unsaturated resin and catalyst comprising transition metal, such as a complex of ligands and transition metals. The compositions may further comprise filler or rheology modifiers.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an ink for inkjet printing, in particular to an aqueous ink comprising a self-dispersing pigment colorant and certain soluble polymers which enhance print quality without compromising jetting performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive, hot melt processable adhesive composition comprising a polar plasticising oil and a polar polyethylene copolymer, and a layered adhesive construct and a medical device comprising the adhesive composition according to the invention.

Abstract: Novel stable aqueous suspensions of a functionalized, completely or partially hydrogenated nitrile rubber are provided with very low emulsifier content and small particle diameter, furtheron a process for production thereof and the use thereof for producing composite materials via coating of substrate materials with the suspension.

Abstract: Provided is a treatment method that directly and separately separates and recovers a resin phase and an inorganic filler phase from a coating mist for an organic solvent-based coating used in general coating application. In a method that collects an organic solvent-based coating spray mist, the treatment method for the organic solvent-based coating spray mist is characterized by including a step for collecting the spray mist by bringing the organic solvent-based coating spray mist into contact directly and at high speed with water that comprises strong alkaline electrolysis water and in which the pH is maintained at 9 or higher and ORP is +200 mV or lower and a step for thereafter separating a solid portion, which has been formed, from the water that comprises the strong alkaline electrolysis water in which the spray mist has been collected. Additionally, the coating mist can be recovered with excellent efficiency and as a reusable resource.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for being capable of sufficiently exerting property improvement effect by the addition of additive particles other than water-absorbing resin to water-absorbing resin particles. The problems can be solved by using additive particles having over cohesive particles in an amount equal to or less than a predetermined amount, or by using the additive particles by crushing or classifying in advance, before mixing with water-absorbing resin particles. Alternatively, the problem can be solved by subjecting a mixture of the water-absorbing resin particles and the additive particles to pneumatic transportation processing, in particular, in a heated state, after mixing or at the same time as mixing. Further, the present invention provides a water-absorbing resin composition, which is capable of stably exerting high-level property.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor (10) comprising at least one floor element (12) and an adhesive composition (16), wherein the at least one floor element is adhesively connected to a surface (15) below the floor element via the adhesive composition, wherein the adhesive composition comprises a mixture of: an adhesive (18), and multiple resilient particles (20) which support the floor elements, wherein the multiple resilient particles (20) are configured to support the floor elements at a distance (22) from the surface (15), wherein the particles have different shapes and varying sizes, wherein a part of the space (24) between the surface below the floor elements and the floor elements is filled with the adhesive composition (16) and a part of the space is filled with air (26).

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: Disclosed are formaldehyde-free, thermally-curable, alkaline, aqueous binder compositions, curable to formaldehyde-free, water-insoluble thermoset polyester resins, and uses thereof as binders for non-woven fibers and fiber materials.

Abstract: The instant disclosure describes methods for preparing latex resins for coated carriers using surfactant partitioning, which resins exhibit both lower ? potential and greater latex stability, while not adversely affecting particle size, toner charge or other metrics.

Abstract: An aqueous solution of an acrylic acid polymer which contains bound phosphonite groups is provided. The acrylic acid polymer is prepared by a feed operation polymerization which results in the formation of phosphinite groups bound within the acrylic acid polymer chain. The dried acrylic acid polymer is also provided. Dispersions of inorganic pigments prepared in the presence of the acrylic acid polymer or the aqueous solution of the acrylic acid polymer are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are paper coating latex, a method for preparing the same, and paper coating composition containing the same, characterized in that in the paper coating latex having a core-shell structure, the core is formed by the polymerization of monomer mixtures comprising 5 to 10 weight parts of ethylene unsaturated acid based on 100 weight parts of the core, wherein the amount of ethylene unsaturated acid in the shell is less than that in the core, and the shell has glass transition temperature up to room temperature, lower than that of the core. The present invention has an effect of providing a high quality matte coated paper that has excellent printability such as ink drying rate, adhesion, etc., as well as low white paper gloss and improved print gloss by coating paper coating composition containing multi-layered paper coating latex having high swelling and contraction property on paper.