Abstract: This invention provides an aqueous polymeric dispersion, the polymer including, as polymerized units: from 0.1 to 10%, by weight based on the weight of the polymer, monomer selected from the group consisting of strong carboxylic acid monomers, sulfonic acid monomers and phosphorous-containing acid monomers, and from 0.01 to 3%, by weight based on the weight of the polymer, a moiety including the structure, wherein X?CY, N, or P and Y, independently ?H, C, N, O, Cl, Br, F, Si, S, or P. Also, a method for forming the aqueous polymeric dispersion and a method for providing a coating having improved adhesion to a substrate, particularly to a metal substrate, is provided.

Abstract: An ink composition, and a method of forming a pattern, a color filter and a method of manufacturing the color filter using the same. The ink composition includes a binder resin, a multifunctional monomer having an ethylenic unsaturated double bond, a coloring agent, a polymerization initiator containing a certain positive ion and a solvent. Therefore, the composition has excellent coating property and chemical resistance and also an improved adhesion to a printing member, and thus the ink composition may be useful in forming a precise micropattern using a roll printing method, particularly a reversed printing method.

Abstract: An active light-curable ink composition contains a polymerizable compound, a color material having an absorption peak in a wavelength region, and a polymerization initiator having an absorption peak in a different wavelength region from the color material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing water-absorbent polymer particles by polymerizing droplets of a monomer solution in a surrounding heated gas phase and flowing the gas cocurrent through the polymerization chamber, wherein the temperature of the gas leaving the polymerization chamber is 130° C. or less, the gas velocity inside the polymerization chamber is at least 0.5 m/s, and the droplets are generated by using a droplet plate having a multitude of bores.

Abstract: The invention consists of a method for manufacturing a paper coating slip containing a mineral material, using, as an agent for thickening the slip, a water-soluble polymer comprising at least one ethylene-unsaturated anionic monomer, and at least one ethylene-unsaturated oxyalkyl monomer terminating in a branched hydrophobic alkyl, alkaryl, arylalkyl, aryl chain, saturated or unsaturated, with 14 to 21 carbon atoms and two branches each with at least six carbon atoms. The polymer is added to the slip either directly, or during a prior stage when grinding, dispersing, or concentrating the mineral material in water, which may or not be followed by a drying stage. In this way, the water retention of the slip is improved, which contributes to a better printability of the paper coated by the slip.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a polymer thick film silver composition comprising: (a) conductive silver flakes and (b) an organic medium consisting of (1) acrylic organic polymeric binder; and (2) organic solvent. The composition may be processed at a time and energy sufficient to remove all solvent. The invention is further directed to novel method(s) of circuitry formation on printed wiring board constructions.

Abstract: A method for modifying an inorganic tubule, such as halloysite, cylindrite, boulangerite, or imogolite, with a functionalized block copolymer for improving compatibility with a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer matrix and a composition for the modified inorganic tubule and for the modified inorganic tubule-polymer matrix are provided. In one embodiment, the block copolymer can be added to a slurry of the inorganic tubules. The pH of the slurry can be manipulated to promote ionic bonding between the inorganic tubules and one block of the block copolymer. The other block of the block copolymer is selected for compatibility with the polymer matrix for a particular application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which comprise an olefinic component and a compound reactive or curable with the olefinic component, and which are suitable for production of release layers

Abstract: The invention relates to hydrogels capable of absorbing aqueous fluids, which hydrogels are produced by polymerization of olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acids or their derivatives. The hydrogels are characterized in that before, during or after the polymerization reaction and before drying a silicic acid alkali salt of the general formula (I) M2O×nSiO2 is added to the polymerization reaction mixture. In said formula M is an alkali metal and n is a number between 0.5 and 4. The hydrogel obtained in this way is then dried at an elevated temperature. The invention also relates to a method for producing said hydrogels and to their use for absorbing aqueous fluids.

Abstract: A composite having a flexible hydrogel polymer formed by mixing an organic phase with an inorganic composition, the organic phase selected from the group consisting of a hydrogel monomer, a crosslinker, a radical initiator, and/or a solvent. A polymerization mixture is formed and polymerized into a desired shape and size.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to ground expanded graphite agglomerate compositions, methods for making such agglomerates, their use as conductive additive, and conductive composites including such ground expanded graphite agglomerates. The disclosure also pertains to methods for making such composites and the use of such composites in preparing thermally conductive materials. The agglomerates may be characterized by a certain softness allowing the agglomerates to dissolve, e.g., through shear forces applied during compounding, thereby leading to an improved feedability and a highly homogenous distribution of the expanded graphite material in the composite matrix.

Abstract: A relief printing plate precursor for laser engraving, including a relief forming layer formed by thermally crosslinking a resin composition including (A) a polymer having an ethylenically unsaturated bond in a side chain wherein the polymer is an acrylic resin or a polyvinyl acetal, (B) carbon black, and (C) a thermopolymerization initiator.

Abstract: The process for producing the coating composition according to the instant invention comprises the steps of: (1) providing an ethylene based copolymer composition; (2) providing a propylene polymer composition; (3) providing a chlorinated olefin polymer composition; (4) optionally providing a filler; (5) optionally providing an adhesion promoting agent; and (6) melt blending said ethylene based copolymer composition, said propylene polymer composition, said chlorinated olefin polymer composition, said optional filler and said optional adhesion promoting agent. The articles according to the instant invention comprise optionally a substrate; and a coating. The method for making the inventive articles comprises the steps of (1) providing a substrate; (2) providing a coating composition; and (3) coating said coating composition into onto at least one surface of said substrate.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymers containing structural units derived from itaconic acid which are useful as binders for fiberglass.

Abstract: An undercoat agent which is used for phase separating a layer including a block copolymer having a plurality of blocks bonded formed on a substrate, wherein the undercoat agent contains a resin component, the resin component includes a structural unit having an aromatic ring and a structural unit having no aromatic ring, and the resin component includes a group which can interact with the substrate and does not include a 3 to 7-membered, ether-containing cyclic group; and a method of forming a pattern of a layer containing a block copolymer, including: a step (1) in which the undercoat agent is applied to a substrate to form a layer containing the undercoat agent; a step (2) in which a layer containing a block copolymer having a plurality of blocks bonded is formed on a surface of the layer containing the undercoat agent, followed by a phase separation of the layer containing the block copolymer; and a step (3) in which a phase containing at least one block of the plurality of blocks constituting the block co

Abstract: Methods of surface modification of polymer particle are useful in the development of marking fluids. The surface modification includes saponifying one or more acrylic ester groups on a surface of the polymer particle.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process to manufacture a thermoplastic resin charged with mineral or carbonated matter, and possibly containing an organic impact modifier, through the introduction into the said resin of a comb polymer with at least one ethylenic unsaturation monomer, to which is grafted at least one polyalkylene oxide function. The resins then obtained which also form the subject of the invention have an improved impact resistance without their rigidity being degraded.

Abstract: Microstructured films such as brightness enhancing films, polymerizable resin compositions comprising an organic component and surface modified nanoparticles, and surface modified nanoparticles are described. The microstructured film has a polymerized structure comprising the reaction product of the polymerizable resin composition (e.g. having a refractive index of at least 1.58). The cured nanocomposite (e.g. structure) can exhibit improved crack resistance. In some embodiments, the flexibility is expressed in terms of a cylindrical mandrel bend test property (e.g. a mandrel size to failure of less than 6 mm or a mandrel size to failure according to the equation D=1000(T/0.025?T) wherein T is the thickness in millimeters of a (e.g. preformed base layer). In other embodiments, the flexibility is expressed in terms of a tensile and elongation property (e.g. a tensile strength at break of at least 25 MPa and an elongation at break of at least 1.75%).

Abstract: Elastomeric isoprene rubber compositions contain an effective amount of a coupling system (A) as an inorganic filler/elastomer coupling agent, and (B) at least one natural or synthetic rubber elastomer, (C) an inorganic filler as reinforcing filler, (D) other conventional constituents or additives comprising (a) vulcanization agent(s), the coupling system (A) being a particular mixture of the following combination of constituents (A1) and (A2): (A1) is at least one coupling agent selected from among the following functionalized organosilicon compounds of formula (I):[(G0)3SiO1/2]m[(G0)2SiO2/2]n[G0SiO3/2]o[SiO4/2]p[(G2)a(G1)a?(Z—CO—N?N—CO-A)SiO(3-a-a?)/2]g and (A2) is at least one coating agent for the reinforcing filler including one compound with the single function Y in the structure thereof which is capable of bonding physically and chemically to the inorganic filler and resulting in an increase in dispersion of the charge within the rubber matrix and a reduction in viscosity of the composition.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a styrene-butadiene copolymer having improved silica affinity through introduction of a novel reactive emulsifier. The styrene-butadiene copolymer prepared according to the disclosed method has superior affinity for thereby and thus has superior processability and tensile properties and remarkably improved dynamic properties. Therefore, when the styrene-butadiene copolymer according to the present invention is used as a tire tread material, it can greatly improve its physical properties.

Abstract: Disclosed are: an organic-inorganic complex dispersion improved in film formability and adhesion to a base material. The organic-inorganic complex dispersion comprises an aqueous medium and particles of a complex dispersed in the aqueous medium, wherein the complex has a three-dimensional network structure formed by a polymer of a monomer comprising a monomer represented by general formula (1) and at least one inorganic material selected from a water-swellable clay mineral and silica. Also disclosed is an antifogging material manufactured by using the organic-inorganic complex dispersion. Further disclosed is a cell culture substratum improved in the detachability of cells cultured on the substratum, which is manufactured by using the organic-inorganic complex dispersion. Still further disclosed are manufacturing methods for same.

Abstract: The present invention provides aqueous finely divided polymer dispersions which at low temperatures are film-forming, exhibit good blocking resistance in a formulation, even at elevated temperatures, and display a low foam tendency, processes for preparing them, and their use as binders for coating substrates.

Abstract: There are provided an ink composition including a coloring material, a hydrophilic organic solvent, polymer particles that have a minimum filming temperature (MFTdisp) of 60° C. or more when dispersed in water and that have a MFT 40° C. or more lower than the MFTdisp when mixed with water and 25 mass % of the hydrophilic organic solvent based on a solid content of the polymer, and water; an ink set including the ink composition and a treating liquid capable of forming an aggregate upon contact with the ink composition; and an ink-jet recording method using the ink composition or the ink set.

Abstract: An etch-resistant composition is provided. The etch-resistant composition comprises a polymer and a first organic solvent. The polymer is prepared by copolymerizing a polymerization unit comprising styrene-based monomer(s) and acrylate-based monomer(s), and has a weight average molecular weight of at least about 35,000. Based on the total weight of the etch-resistant composition, the amount of the polymer is about 20.0 to about 60.0 wt % and the amount of the solvent is about 40.0 to about 80.0 wt %. The etch-resistant composition can be used for preparing a selective emitter of a solar cell.

Abstract: An encapsulated product comprising a core substance encapsulated with a wall material mainly comprising a polymer, wherein the polymer contacts the core substance through an ionic surfactant a and comprises at least (1) a repeating structural unit derived from an ionic polymerizable surfactant B and/or ionic monomer and (2) a repeating structural unit derived from an ionic polymerizable surfactant C having an electric charge the same as or opposite the electric charge of the ionic surfactant; or an encapsulated product comprising a core substance with a wall material mainly comprising a polymer, wherein the polymer comprises a repeating structural unit comprising a hydrophobic monomer and is present between (1) an ionic surfactant b and (2) an ionic surfactant c.

Abstract: Elastomeric isoprene rubber compositions contain an effective amount of a coupling agent (A) comprising an organosilicon compound with coupling agent functions for inorganic/elastomeric fillers and include (B) at least one natural or synthetic rubber elastomer, (C) an inorganic filler as reinforcement filler, (D) other conventional constituents or additives comprising vulcanization agents; the coupling agent (A) being a functionalized organosilicon compound, including the following two compounds (i) and (2i), (i) being at least one functionalized siloxane corresponding to the formula (I): [(G0)3SiO1/2]m [(G0)2SiO2/2]n [G0SiO3/2]o [SiO4/2]p [(G2)a(G1)a?(Z—CO—N?N—CO-A)SiO(3-a-a?)/2]q and (2i) being a mixture of at least one functionalized siloxane (i) with (3i) at least one functionalized organosilane also corresponding to formula (I) where m=n=o=p=0 (zero), q=1, a=0, 1, 2 or 3 and the sum a+a?=3.

Abstract: A glass composition including SiO2 in an amount from about 70.0 to about 78.2% by weight, Al2O3 in an amount from about 18.6 to about 26.2% by weight, MgO in an amount from about 3.1 to about 10.7% by weight, CaO in an amount from 0.0 to about 7.6% by weight, Li2O in an amount from about 0.1 to about 5.0% by weight, and Na2O in an amount from 0.0 to about 0.2% by weight is provided. In exemplary embodiments, the glass composition is free or substantially free of B2O3 and fluorine. The glass fibers have a specific strength between about 1.6×106 J/kg and 2.24×106 J/kg and a specific modulus between about 3.3×107 J/kg and 3.7×107 J/kg. Glass fibers formed from the inventive composition possess exceptionally high specific strength and a low density, which make them particularly suitable in applications that require high strength, high stiffness, and low weight, such as in wind blades and aerospace structures.

Abstract: White ink compositions include an aqueous ink vehicle, white pigment particles, and hollow polymer particles comprising a cross-linked polymer shell. An amount of hollow particles in the white ink composition is less than 5% by weight. The white ink compositions have a viscosity of 50 centipoise or less.

Abstract: A polymeric composition for making aqueous polymeric dispersions, comprises hydrophilic macromonomer (I), hydrophobic polymer (II) and bridging monomer (III), wherein the hydrophilic macromonomer (I) and hydrophobic polymer (II) are grafted together in the presence of bridging monomer (III) and the hydrophilic macromonomer (I) has a structure according to formula (1): R—C(X)?CH2, wherein R is a polymeric group and X is a radical stabilizing group. The aqueous polymeric composition is used for making a coating composition, a printing ink, an adhesive, a sealant or caulking material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of forming on the surface of a substrate a first solid layer which is suitable for activating a chemical reaction to form a second layer thereon, the method comprising the steps of: applying to the surface of the substrate a first liquid comprising a curable composition and an activator for the second layer-forming chemical reaction; and curing the curable composition, thereby forming a first solid layer adhered to the surface of the substrate, capable of activating the second layer-forming chemical reaction. A second layer can then be formed on the substrate by bringing into contact with the first solid layer a second fluid comprising components of a second layer-forming chemical reaction, activated by the activator, thereby causing a second layer to be formed on the first solid layer.

Abstract: A composition of pigments is described, said composition consisting of: (a) at least one inorganic and/or organic pigment; and (b) at least one dispersing agent; and at least one component selected from: (c) solubilization accelerating agents; (d) inorganic fillers; (e) binding agents; (f) acrylic, aldehyde and/or ketone resins; (g) rheological agents; (h) anti-foaming agents. This composition is preferably in the form of tablets and has the following advantages compared to the compositions known in the art: —pigmentation of the paints in an eco-compatible manner; —universal compatibility with the various painting systems; —extremely short duration of the paint pigmentation process; —easy transportation and dosage; —low-cost paint pigmentation process; —simple and low-cost production process.

Abstract: A glass composition including SiO2 in an amount from 30.0 to 40.0% by weight, Al2O3 in an amount from 15.0 to 23.0% by weight, B2O3 in an amount from 0.0 to 15.0% by weight, K2O in an amount from 0.0 to 5.0% by weight, La2O3 in an amount from 0.0 to 30.0% by weight, Li2O in an amount from 0.0 to 3.0% by weight, Na2O in an amount from 0.0 to 4.0% by weight, Nb2O5 in an amount from 0.0 to 10.0% by weight, TiO2 in an amount from 0.0 to 7.5% by weight, WO3 in an amount from 0.0 to 10.0% by weight, Y2O3 in an amount from 15.0 to 35.0% by weight, and RO (one or more of MgO, CaO, SrO, and BaO) in an amount from 0.0 to 7.5% by weight is provided. Glass fibers formed from the composition have a refractive index between 1.55 and 1.69.

Abstract: Carbon nanotube-reinforced composites are produced by incorporating up to 0.7% by weight of carbon nanotubes into a liquid polymeric material a polymeric material. The viscosity of the carbon nanotube-containing liquid polymeric is sufficiently low that it can be used in vacuum infusion and pultrusion processes to produce large articles such as wind turbine blades.

Abstract: Disclosed is a color filter ink composition that includes an acrylic-based copolymer resin including repeating units represented by a particular chemical formula, a polymerizable monomer, a pigment, and a solvent. According to the present invention, the color filter ink composition can have excellent ejection properties and ejection stability by using a new acrylic-based copolymer resin as a binder resin, and also can have excellent storage stability, so that it can be used for a long period. In addition, a pattern formed using the color filter ink composition can have improved heat resistance, chemical resistance, and film strength.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous coating composition comprising a treated latex polymer dispersion with less than about 50 ppm of unreacted monomers. The latex polymer dispersion can be treated by various means, including stripping and chasing, to remove unreacted monomers from the dispersion. Unreacted monomers significantly contribute to paint odor. In an innovative aspect of the present invention, the synergistic combination of the treated latex dispersion with pigments and other low or zero-VOC additives results in an aqueous coating composition with de minimis levels of volatile emissions, low odor, and paint performance comparable to premium latex paints.

Abstract: A crosslinkable, pre-adhesive composition is described comprising an acid-functional (meth)acrylate copolymer and an aziridine crosslinking agent, which when crosslinked provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive and pressure-sensitive adhesive articles.

Abstract: The present technology provides a latex comprising: a mixture of microgels and sol polymers of an acrylic copolymer, wherein the Mc of the acrylic copolymer is greater than or equal to the Me thereof; the Mw of the sol polymers is greater than or equal to twice the Me of the acrylic copolymer; the amount of sol polymer having a Mw less than twice the Me of the acrylic copolymer is about 20 wt % or less than 20 wt %. Such lattices may be used to form films for use as adhesives such as pressure sensitive adhesives. Also provided are methods for manufacturing the films and adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cost-effective and environmentally friendly polymeric defoamer formulation for use in various industrial applications that does not contain oil, EBS or free silicone.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a water-resistant gypsum product including forming an aqueous mixture of gypsum, water and a wax mixture, wherein the wax mixture includes a hydrocarbon wax, and a substitute material selected from the group consisting of (a) an asphaltite, (b) a polyolefin homopolymer, (c) a polyolefin copolymer, and (d) combinations thereof; and forming the mixture into a structure, and drying the structure while permitting hydration of the gypsum to form a gypsum product.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-dispersed acrylic PSA composition suitable for forming a PSA sheet. The PSA composition contains 100 parts by weight of an acrylic copolymer with a Tg of ?70° C. to ?50° C. obtained by polymerization of a monomer starting material containing 60 wt % or more of an alkyl (meth)acrylate with a C8-12 alkyl group and 5 wt % or less of a radical polymerizable monomer with a carboxyl group. When an adhesive sheet is formed therefrom, it exhibits an average SUS adhesive strength of 11 N/20 mm or greater, PP adhesive strength of 8.5 N/20 mm or greater, 80° C. hold time of 1 hour or longer, and gap height of 10 mm or less in a curved surface adhesion test.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insulating composition for an electric power cable which comprises a polyolefin, an antioxidant, and a polar copolymer. Further, the present invention relates to an electric power cable comprising an insulating layer including a composition according to the present invention, and to the use of a polar copolymer for improving the storage stability, i.e. reducing the exudation of an antioxidant, in an insulating polymer composition. Thereby, said composition comprises polar monomer units in a comparatively small amount, e.g. in an amount of polar monomer units in the total polymer part of the composition from 1 to 100 micromol (1·10?6 to 100·106 mol) per gram of polymer in addition to an antioxidant.

Abstract: A monomer compound that contains at least one polymerizable functional group per molecule, and at least one bicycloheptyl-, bicycloheptenyl-, or branched (C5-C42)alkyl-polyether radical per molecule, wherein the bicycloheptyl- or bicycloheptenyl-polyether radical may optionally be substituted on one or more of the ring carbon atoms by one or two (C1-C6)alkyl groups per ring carbon atom is useful in making polymers, particularly pH responsive polymers.

Abstract: A monomer compound that contains at least one polymerizable functional group per molecule, and at least one bicycloheptyl-, bicycloheptenyl-, or branched (C5-C42)alkyl-polyether radical per molecule, wherein the bicycloheptyl- or bicycloheptenyl-polyether radical may optionally be substituted on one or more of the ring carbon atoms by one or two (C1-C6)alkyl groups per ring carbon atom is useful in making polymers, particularly pH responsive polymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filamentized fiber reinforced putty compound, to parts made from said putty, and to devices and methods for manufacturing both the putty and the parts. The compound of the invention is formed by a chopped fibers composition including monofilaments that have been broken down from chopped strands and a UV and/or chemical curable resin composition and is a ready-to-mold plastic putty used in molding, mainly by continuous lamination/pultrusion/extrusion and injection.

Abstract: A masking tape sealant and applicator includes a bottle with an applicator brush or tip which contains an acrylic material composed of water based acrylic primer designed to seal the edges of masking tape to prevent tape bleed and to create crisp, fine paint lines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a pigment composition comprising the steps of combining a polymer and a pigment to form a mixture and heating the mixture to a temperature of between about 70° C. and 250° C. to form the pigment composition. The method may further comprise the step of dispersing the pigment composition in an aqueous medium to form an aqueous pigment dispersion. The pigment compositions and aqueous pigment compositions can be used in an inkjet ink composition, which is also disclosed.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the invention are drawn to formulations and methods of making a liquid gel concentrate composition. Such liquid gel concentrates are formed by admixing an alkali-swellable polymer with an alkaline swelling agent in an oil-based suspending agent. The invention also provides for gelled water fire suppressants produced by mixing a liquid gel concentrate composition with water and methods of using such fire suppressants for combating fires.

Abstract: Objects of the present invention are: to provide a water-absorbent resin which exhibits excellent balances between water absorption performances; and further to provide a process by which a water-absorbent resin having excellent absorption properties can be produced even if no hydrophilic organic solvent is used, or even if its amount is extremely reduced, when carrying out the surface-crosslinking treatment; and further to provide a water-absorbent resin optimum to absorbent articles such as diapers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of depositing a composition on a receiving substrate to form a printed object, the method comprising the steps of providing: (1) a receiving substrate; (2) a source of near-infra-red laser radiation which is a pulsed laser source or an array of pulsed lasers; (3) a support transparent to near-infra-red laser radiation, the support being positioned between the receiving substrate and the laser source; and a composition which is in contact with the transparent support and which is positioned between the transparent support and the receiving substrate, wherein the composition comprises: (a) a functional material in particulate form capable of absorbing near-infra-red laser radiation, (b) an oligomer and/or polymer, (c) water, and (d) optionally additives, the method comprising directing near-infra-red laser radiation through the transparent support and into the composition and thereby causing the composition to be transferred from the transparent support across a gap to

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for a structural acrylic adhesive that comprises an adhesion promoter including a phosphate ester and a high molecular-weight polyamine as a polymerisation accelerator.