Abstract: A temporary aqueous aerosol paint composition comprising an aqueous paint component, including an aqueous solvent, and an aqueous propellant component. At least one embodiment of the composition includes an amount of water as the aqueous solvent. The composition is formulated to minimize and/or eliminate the hazards presented by various volatile and non-volatile organic compounds present in known aerosol paint compositions, by eliminating or minimizing inclusion of such organic compounds. Further, the composition is developed to facilitate enhanced degradation in a short period of time, while also including elements to increase the performance when in use. A variety of pigment compounds may be used in the composition, permitting a variety of applications. The present invention is also directed to a method for preparing the temporary aqueous aerosol paint composition. This method includes adding the compounds to a reaction vessel and mixing thoroughly via a plurality of addition steps and mixing cycles.

Abstract: Provided herein is a polyvinylbutyral (PVB) resin having a meso/racemic stereoisomer ratio of from about 2.5 to about 5.0. Further provided herein is a plasticized PVB composition comprising the PVB resin. Manipulation of the PVB stereoisomer ratio can provide an additional method of controlling the physical properties of the PVB composition, in addition to or in lieu of changing additives or otherwise manipulating the PVB composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous composition for recording medium in a form of aqueous dispersion solution comprising a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin (A) having an average saponification degree of 80-89 mol % and an average polymerization degree of 1700-3500, and containing a polyvinyl alcohol having 1,2-diol structural unit on a side chain thereof, represented by a general formula (1); an inorganic microparticle (B); and a boron compound (C). The aqueous composition of the present invention is not likely to become gel and therefore exhibit excellent preservation stability. Furthermore, the aqueous composition provides a recording layer serving as an ink receiving layer/glossy layer satisfied with gloss, ink absorbency, and water resistance. Accordingly, the present invention may also provide an ink-jet recording medium satisfying surface gloss by forming a coating layer of the inventive aqueous composition on a substrate, even when the substrate has water resistance.

Abstract: Coating systems for a surface (such as a floor) including a peelabie layer composition including a peelabie layer film former, and a maintenance layer composition including a maintenance layer film former having a first Tg from about ?100° C. to about 20° C. Methods of coating a surface are also provided. One method may include applying a peelabie layer composition including a peelabie layer film former to form a peelabie layer having a tensile strength that is greater than an adhesive strength, and applying a maintenance layer composition including a maintenance layer film former including a self- crosslinking polyurethane, a polyurethane copolymer, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides an implantable device having a biosoluble coating comprising a polyelectrolyte and a counterion and the methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Provided herein is an aqueous wax emulsion, comprising water; a paraffinic hydrocarbon; polyvinyl alcohol and a wax component comprising synthetic olefin wax component. The synthetic olefin wax component may be selected from the group consisting of (i) a synthetic normal ?-olefin wax; (ii) a synthetic olefin wax of a carbon chain length of about 20 or more carbon atoms, that is modified by oxidizing and/or by refining through distillation or stripping; and (iii) combinations thereof. Such emulsions are also useful for settable gypsum compositions and water-resistant wallboard formed therefrom. Also included herein is a montan wax substitute for use in an aqueous montan-based wax emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention provides an interlayer film for a laminated glass which has excellent sound insulation and can suppress bubble formation and bubble growth in the laminated glass, and a multilayer interlayer film for the laminated glass including the interlayer film for a laminated glass. An interlayer film for a laminated glass 2 includes a thermoplastic resin and a plasticizer. The ratio of a high molecular weight component with an absolute molecular weight of 1000000 or more in the thermoplastic resin is 7.4% or higher, or the ratio of a high molecular weight component with a polystyrene-equivalent molecular weight of 1000000 or more in the thermoplastic resin is 9% or higher. A first multilayer interlayer film 1 for a laminated glass includes an interlayer film 2 for a laminated glass and an interlayer film 3 for a laminated glass that contains a thermoplastic resin and a plasticizer, and is laminated on one face 2a of the interlayer film 2 for a laminated glass.

Abstract: A curable formaldehyde-free binding composition for use with fiberglass is provided. Such curable composition comprises an acid-catalyzed reaction product of an aldehyde or ketone with a multihydric alcohol. When heated, the composition forms polyacetal or polyketal that undergoes curing to form a water-insoluble resin binder which exhibits good adhesion to glass. In a preferred embodiment, maleic anhydride initially serves as a catalyst and subsequently enters into a cross-linking reaction during curing to form a poly(ester-acetal). Also, in a preferred embodiment, the fiberglass is in the form of building insulation. In other embodiments the product can be a microglass-based substrate for use in a printed circuit board, battery separator, filter stock, or reinforcement scrim.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for forming a paper product, wherein a base paper is formed from fiber based raw material, and the base paper is coated to form the paper product. According to the invention, a treatment material layer which contains a cationic compound is provided on the base paper, at least on one of its surfaces, and a coating layer is provided on the cationic treatment material layer. In addition, the invention relates to the corresponding paper product, the hybrid coating and the process for providing the hybrid coating to paper.

Abstract: A method for preparing polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate latex by use of a kettle bottom residue from vinyl acetate production process includes: distilling a kettle bottom residue of vinyl acetate to obtain a crude acetic acid and a distillation residue; multiple washing the distillation residue with water under boiling condition to obtain a washing residue containing polyvinyl acetate; dissolving a first portion of the washing residue into a first solvent to obtain a first polyvinyl acetate solution; subjecting the first polyvinyl acetate solution to saponification with an alkali aqueous solution; dissolving a second portion of the washing residue into a second solvent; and dispersing the second polyvinyl acetate solution into the polyvinyl alcohol solution, and optionally recovering the solvent to obtain a polyvinyl acetate latex; or adding the second polyvinyl acetate solution into an emulsion reaction system and optionally recovering vinyl acetate, to obtain a polyvinyl acetate latex.

Abstract: A suspension for protecting a semiconductor material includes a polymeric matrix as carrier medium, inorganic particles, and at least one of an absorber dye or a plasticizer.

Abstract: A wax extender may be employed in the manufacture of particle board, and oriented strand board to reduce the content of the wax in favor of a copolymer prepared by copolymerizing vinyl acetate with a hydrophobic reactive comonomer. The hydrophobic reactive comonomer may have the general formula: wherein R1 is a hydrophobic group having from about 4 to about 25 carbons; and R2, R3 and R4 are independently hydrogen or a methyl group subject to the limitation that at least one of these is hydrogen.

Abstract: There are disclosed a water-absorbent resin composition and its production process, wherein the water-absorbent resin composition causes little gel-blocking and is excellent in the liquid permeability and liquid diffusibility and is high also in the absorption performances and further is strong also against the physical damage; and there are further disclosed a water-absorbent resin composition and its production process, wherein the water-absorbent resin composition has the following further advantages, in addition to the above, of involving little segregation of the metal compound and further having a dust prevention effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a quaternary ammonium complex comprising at least one non-cyclic amide as a modifier for a creping adhesive used on a creping cylinder, e.g., a Yankee dryer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus and methods for producing emulsions, and, in particular, for maintaining laminar flow during production of emulsions containing microsuspensions.

Abstract: The invention provides an aqueous ink comprising a polymer having hydroxyl groups and a pigment, which can provide images excellent in scratch resistance and highlighter resistance and can inhibit the seeping out phenomenon of the polymer and the deterioration of storage stability and ejection characteristics even when it is stored for a long period of time. The aqueous ink comprises a polymer having hydroxyl groups and a pigment, wherein a proportion of a content of a polymer that is not adsorbed on the pigment out of the polymer having hydroxyl groups to the content of the pigment in the ink is 2.0 mass % or more, and a content (mass %) of the polymer that is not adsorbed on the pigment out of the polymer having hydroxyl groups is 0.20 mass % or less based on the total mass of the ink.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward water based play compositions including a crosslinkable network polymer and a crosslinking system effective to crosslink the polymer. The crosslinking system is a water-soluble salt complex including a primary crosslinking agent, a secondary crosslinking agent, and a tertiary crosslinking agent. The crosslinking system contains a diminished amount of boron compounds while remaining effective in crosslinking network polymers including polyvinyl alcohol (to form moldable dough compositions) and guar gum (to form hydrogels).

Abstract: The invention provides process for making water-soluble nano-dispersions of water-insoluble materials in a water-soluble carrier material comprising the steps of: (i) providing a single phase mixture of: (a) a non-aqueous solvent or a mixture of miscible non-aqueous solvents, (b) at least one carrier material soluble in non-aqueous solvent (a), said carrier material being also soluble in water and solid at ambient temperature, (c) at least one water-insoluble payload material which is soluble in non-solvent (a), and, (ii) drying the mixture to remove solvent (a) and thereby obtain the carrier material (b) in solid form with payload (c) dispersed therein as nanoparticles, wherein the product of the drying step is water dispersible to give an aqueous solution of (b) and an aqueous nano-dispersion of (c).

Abstract: This invention relates to an aqueous polymer composition and to films formed from this aqueous composition. The aqueous composition may be used in a method for removing contaminate material from a substrate. The aqueous polymer composition may comprise: water; and at least one water-soluble film forming polymer. In one embodiment, the aqueous composition may further comprise at least one chelating agent and/or at least one surfactant. The aqueous polymer composition may be applied to a contaminated substrate or to a clean substrate which is subjected to subsequent contamination. The aqueous composition may be dehydrated and/or the polymer may be crosslinked to form a film. When applied to a contaminated substrate, the film may combine with the contaminates. When applied to a clean substrate, the contaminate material may subsequently contact and adhere to the film.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a film including a metal receiving layer having at least 15 wt. % of oriented lamellar crystals of a polymer, wherein the oriented lamellar crystals of the polymer have an average thickness in a range from about 1.0 nm to 25 nm as measured by transmission electron microscopy (TEM).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulverulent adhesive for textile reinforcing inserts, which is dispersible in water, for the production of reinforced rubber products. The adhesive thereby comprises an at least partially capped, low-molecular isocyanate, a wetting agent, a binder and also possibly further additives.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to coating deposition and coatings for dental and orthopedic devices that provide prevention or reduction of ion leakage and, in some situations, improved aesthetic appearances.

Abstract: Adhesive, comprising silanized, structurally modified, pyrogenically prepared silicas containing on their surface fixed vinyl groups or vinylsilyl groups, with hydrophobic groups, such as trimethylsilyl and/or dimethylsilyl and/or monomethylsilyl, additionally being fixed on the surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of 2,5-diisocyanato-1,4:3,6-dianhydro-2,5-dideoxy-D-manitol (I), 2,5-diisocyanato-1,4:3,6-dianhydro-2,5-dideoxy-D-glucitol (II), and/or 2,5-diisocyanato-1,4:3,6-dianhydro-2,5-dideoxy-L-iditol (III).

Abstract: The ink composition for a writing instrument has an aqueous component containing water, a thixotropic agent, a polyhydric alcohol and a pigment, dispersed in an oil component having dyes and non-dye components, wherein the IOB value for all of the dyes in the oil component is no greater than 0.9.

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 1/5 to about 5.

Abstract: Printing ink formulations containing polyvinyl isoacetals as a binder component exhibit lower solution viscosity and higher binder Tg, allowing use of more binder and more pigment, thus increasing depth of color and printing speed, as well as lowering the risk of delamination and ruboff.

Abstract: The present invention provides a powder for molding that reduces or prevents drawbacks such as unevenness and low fluidity when a mixed powder is used as a powder for molding. The present invention relates to powders for molding including particles in which each particle contains an inorganic component and a water-soluble organic polymer component and methods for producing the same.

Abstract: An ink set, comprising: an oil based ink composition containing a metallic pigment; and at least one or more oil based ink compositions selected from a group consisting of a chromatic color ink composition containing chromatic color pigment, a black ink composition containing black pigment, and a white ink composition containing white pigment.

Abstract: An aqueous composition adhesive composition comprising a vinyl acetate polymer and a plasticizer having the general formula: wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of saturated straight or branched and unsubstituted alkyl or cycloalkyl groups having from 4 to 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A modified creping adhesive composition comprising at least one adhesive component and at least one modifier component, said modifier component comprising an organophosphorus compound is disclosed and claimed. A method of creping a paper web comprising: applying to a rotating creping cylinder an effective amount of a modified creping adhesive composition comprising at least one adhesive component and at least one modifier component, said modifier component comprising an organophosphorus compound; pressing a paper web against the creping cylinder to effect adhesion of the paper web to the creping cylinder; and dislodging the paper web from the creping cylinder with a doctor blade is also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for printing on specialty media are disclosed. The methods comprise the steps of providing a fixing fluid, providing a dye- or pigment-based ink-jet ink containing an effective amount of a polyvinyl(alcohol-acetate) species, jetting the fixing fluid onto the specialty media forming a coated substrate, and jetting the ink-jet ink onto the coated substrate. Additionally, a gelled printed image on a substrate is disclosed comprising a fixing fluid containing a fixing agent and an aqueous ink-jet ink containing a polyvinyl(alcohol-acetate) species. In both the method and with respect to the image, the polyvinyl(alcohol-acetate) species used can be a known species, or one of a number of new graft copolymers containing a polyvinyl(alcohol-acetate) polymer as one of the constituents of the copolymer.

Abstract: A method for making printing paper comprising preparing an ink receiving surface coating composition which comprises an optical brightening agent (OBA), polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and a water soluble divalent salt, wherein the PVOH and OBA are added to the coating prior to the salt, and applying said coating composition onto at least one surface of said paper; and a surface coating composition which comprises a protected OBA and a water soluble divalent salt.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may include one or more high-density textile fibers with a density from about 1 to about 11 g/mL. Some embodiments may include fabrics and/or garments made from such fibers. Embodiments comprising garments can include, for instance, exercise aids for providing extra mass to the wearer. Other embodiments can comprise, without limitation, building materials, safety equipment, armor, body armor, protective apparel, marine repair materials, marine protective devices, boat hulls, vehicle chassis, or blast-resistant materials.

Abstract: A description is given of a process of emulsion polymerization of free-radically polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomers selected from the group of the monoesters or diesters of ethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic or dicarboxylic acids with alkanols, vinyl esters and/or vinylaromatics and, if desired, further monomers copolymerizable therewith, at least 60% of the total conversion in the polymerization taking place at a temperature of 100° C. to 160° C., the polymerization being performed in the presence of emulsifiers and an amount of 0% to 1% by weight, based on the total amount of the monomers used, of protective colloid. The process can be used to obtain significantly faster conversions for comparable quality of the process products. The dispersions obtained can be employed in a wide variety of different applications, such as binders for paints or as adhesives.

Abstract: A polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resin has a meso/racemic stereoisomer ratio of from about 2.5 to about 5.0. A process for preparing this PVB resin is described. Manipulation of the PVB stereoisomer ratio can provide an additional method of controlling the physical properties of a plasticized composition comprising the PVB resin, in addition to or in lieu of changing additives or otherwise manipulating the components of the plasticized PVB resin composition.

Abstract: A process for preparing polymer dispersions stabilized by polyvinyl alcohol includes a step of emulsion polymerization. The polymerization occurs such that at least 60% of the total conversion occurs at a temperature from 100° C. to 140° C.

Abstract: Provided is a (meth)acrylic resin emulsion comprising, as a dispersant, a vinyl alcohol polymer having a degree of saponification of from 80 to 95 mol % and a degree of polymerization of from 400 to 2000 and, as a dispersoid, a polymer comprising at least one type of monomer units selected from acrylate monomer units and methacrylate monomer units, which has a “factor a” of at least 0.3 that indicates the particle size distribution width of the emulsion and of which the film formed at 20° C. to have a thickness of 500 ?m has a tensile strength of at least 100 kg/cm2. The emulsion is excellent in all its film strength, film transparency and mechanical stability and further in its alkali resistance.

Abstract: A method of producing a vinyl alcohol resin having a water content of not higher than 10 wt % by performing a multistage dewatering process by means of a kneading machine. The method permits efficient dewatering of a highly hydrous vinyl alcohol resin to ensure easy production of a lower water content vinyl alcohol resin having a water content of not higher than 10 wt %, thereby reducing production costs.

Abstract: Adhesive and sealant systems based on epoxy resins, polyurethane, silane-terminated polymers, silicones, unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins, acrylates, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl ether, ethylene vinyl acetate, ethylene-acrylic acid copolymers, polyvinyl acetates, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, styrene-butadiene rubber, chloroprene rubber, nitrile rubber, butyl rubber, polysulfide, polyethylene, polypropylene, fluorinated hydrocarbons, polyamides, saturated polyesters and copolyesters, phenol-formaldehyde resins, cresol-/resorcinol-formaldehyde resins, urea-formaldehyde resins, melamine-formaldehyde resins, polyimides, polybenzimidazoles, polysulfones, which contain 1 wt. % to 15 wt. % of a compacted, hydrophobic pyrogenic silica.

Abstract: A granulated powder comprises a plurality of metal particles and an organic binder. It is obtainable by binding a plurality of metal particles to one another by the organic binder. The organic binder contains polyvinyl alcohol or a derivative thereof, a wax, and a nonionic surfactant. The total amount of the wax and the nonionic surfactant is preferably from 0.01 to 1 part by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the metal particles. Further, the organic binder preferably further contains a polyol and an organic amine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a quaternary ammonium complex comprising at least one non-cyclic amide as a modifier for a creping adhesive used on a creping cylinder, e.g., a Yankee dryer.

Abstract: A curing accelerator for epoxy resin compositions, which is used in a one-pack type epoxy resin composition having excellent storage stability and rapid curability. The curing accelerator for epoxy resin compositions contains a microcapsule type curing accelerator wherein a compound represented by formula (I) is encapsulated by a thermosetting resin. (In formula (I), R1 and R2 each represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to membrane active polymers useful for cellular delivery of compounds. Described are polyconjugates systems that incorporate targeting, anti-opsonization, anti-aggregation, and transfection activities into small biocompatible in vivo delivery conjugates. The use of reversible modification provides for physiologically responsive activity modulation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a synthetic resin emulsion powder obtained by spray-drying a composition that comprises an emulsion (A) where the dispersoid is a polymer that having one or more unsaturated monomer units selected from ethylenic unsaturated monomers and dienic monomers, and a polyvinyl alcohol (B) having, in the molecule, from 1 to 12 mol % of ethylene units. The emulsion powder has good redispersibility and good water resistance. Its redispersion well form good films and has good storage stability at low temperatures. The emulsion powder is favorable for additives to hydraulic substances, as it well disperses in hydraulic substances such as cement mortar and gives hardened articles of high mechanical strength. The emulsion powder is also favorable for joint materials for hydraulic substances, as its adhesiveness and durability are both good and gives jointed articles of high mechanical strength.

Abstract: A process for preparing an encapsulated pigment dispersion suitable for use in an ink jet printing ink comprising the following steps in the order I) followed by II): I) providing a dispersion comprising a pigment, a liquid medium and a dispersant comprising the repeat units from copolymerising the ethylenically unsaturated monomers in components a) to c): a) from 75 to 97 parts of one or more hydrophobic ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising at least 50 parts benzyl (meth) acrylate; b) from 3 to 25 parts one or more hydrophilic ethylenically unsaturated monomers having one or more ionic group(s); c) from 0 to 2 parts of one or more hydrophilic ethylenically unsaturated monomers having a hydrophilic non-ionic group; and wherein the parts are by weight and the sum of the parts a) to c) add up to 100; II) cross-linking the dispersant in the presence of the pigment and the liquid medium.

Abstract: Pre-treatment solutions are provided, which can improve printing density and prevent bleeding and strike through when printing, particularly inkjet printing is performed with an oil ink on a printing medium that has been treated with the pre-treatment solutions. The pre-treatment-solution can be selected from the following (I), (II) and (III): (I): a pre-treatment solution which comprises at least inorganic particles with an average particle diameter of not less than 1 ?m and not more than 20 ?m and a solvent, in which the difference in solubility parameter (SP value) between the solvent of the pre-treatment solution and the solvent of the oil ink is not less than 1.0 (cal/cm3)1/2; (II): a pre-treatment solution which comprises at least inorganic particles with an average particle diameter of not less than 0.1 ?m and less than 1 ?m and a solvent, in which the difference in solubility parameter (SP value) between the solvent of the pre-treatment solution and the solvent of the oil ink is not less than 2.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an inkjet emulsion ink includes an aqueous liquid, a color pigment dispersed in the aqueous liquid, an oil liquid, a white pigment dispersed in the oil liquid, and polyvinyl alcohol. The aqueous liquid content of the inkjet emulsion ink is WAQ, and the oil liquid content of the inkjet emulsion ink is WOL. The color pigment is at least one selected from the group consisting of a magenta pigment, a cyan pigment, a yellow pigment, and a black pigment. The oil liquid is at least partly an aromatic alcohol represented by general formula A below. The polyvinyl alcohol is represented by general formula B below. where Ra represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, Rb represents —O— or —CH2O—, and k represents 0 or 1. wherein n and m satisfy 0.4?n/(n+m)?0.73.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mixture including at least O,O-tert-butyl-O-(2-ethylhexyl) monoperoxycarbonate and at least O,O-tert-amyl-O-2-ethylhexyl monoperoxycarbonate, where the O,O-tert-amyl-O-2-ethylhexyl monoperoxycarbonate is present in the mixture in an amount of from 0.001% to 45% by weight relative to the total weight of the mixture. The invention also relates to a crosslinkable composition that includes such a peroxide mixture and an elastomer; and to uses of the crosslinkable composition and mixture.

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.