Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for patterning substrates using contact printing to form patterns comprising a polymer, using the patterns formed therefrom as resists, and process products formed by the process.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use as a thickening agent, in possibly pigmented aqueous formulations, such as coating formulations such as paints in the aqueous phase such as dispersion paints, varnishes, paper coatings, cosmetic formulations, detergent formulations, textile formulations and drilling muds, of a water-soluble acrylic copolymer consisting of at least one monomer with ethylenic unsaturation and a carboxylic function, at least one non-ionic monomer with ethylenic unsaturation, at least one oxyalkylated monomer with ethylenic unsaturation terminated by a hydrophobic branched and non-aromatic chain with 10 to 24 carbon atoms, and possibly at least one monomer with at least two ethylenic unsaturations. The invention also concerns the possibly pigmented aqueous formulations obtained.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for hydrogenating a latex of a low molecular weight functionalized, unsaturated elastomer to produce a latex of a hydrogenated, low molecular weight, low gel, functionalized elastomer, said process comprising hydrogenating the low molecular weight, functionalized, unsaturated elastomer in the presence of (1) an oxidant selected from the group consisting of oxygen and hydroperoxides, (2) a reducing agent selected from the group consisting of hydrazine and hydrazine hydrates, and (3) a metal ion activator, wherein a hydroxylamine is added to the latex of the low molecular weight, functionalized, unsaturated elastomer or to the latex of the hydrogenated, low molecular weight, functionalized elastomer prior, during, or subsequent to the hydrogenation to produce the latex of the hydrogenated low molecular weight, low gel, functionalized elastomer.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel sulfur-containing silane coupling agents, and organic polymers containing carbon-carbon double bonds. These novel silanes can be carried on organic and inorganic fillers. The invention also relates to articles of manufacture, particularly tires, made from the elastomer compositions described herein.

Abstract: A halogen-free, fire-resistant rubber composition comprising: 100 parts by weight of elastomer comprising 50-100 parts of at least one olefin-type elastomer; at least one fire-retardant boron source; at least one phosphorous source; at least 75 parts of at least one fire-retardant metal-hydrate; and at least one selected from the group consisting of a fire-retardant nitrogen compound and a nitrile-containing elastomer. The composition is suitable for use in fire-resistant, low-smoke hose. The hose may be used in fluid-handling systems requiring flame resistance and/or low smoke generation in fire.

Abstract: A method for processing reinforcing filler-filled synthetic resins and applications made therefrom wherein the resulting articles have the ability to be plated to form a structurally aesthetic product substantially free of visual defects. The process utilizes an accelerated heat and cool process to form a resin-rich surface that is substantially free of any reinforcing fillers, such as fiber strands and/or bundles, on the external surface of the article. As such, the resulting article is capable of being plated to form an article that is substantially free of visual defects caused by these fillers on the surface of the article.

Abstract: Paper coating slips comprising at least one pigment and A) an aqueous polymer dispersion obtainable by emulsion polymerization (emulsion polymer for short) and B) a polysilicic acid dissolved or dispersed in water or dispersed silica (summarized as silica sol).

Abstract: In order to provide a resin-formed body including wood powder which is applicable to a material for a black key having a good external appearance and which has touch close to real wood with less difference in quality without using rare wood, the resin-formed body including wood powder (1) includes colored wood powder, resin and pigment. Moreover, with respect to the resin-formed body including wood powder (1), it is possible to use a mass ratio between the wood powder and the resin so as to be 90/10-60/40.

Abstract: To effectively impart sizing performance to paper, while reducing the amounts of an internal sizing agent and aluminum sulfate, the invention provides as a papermaking additive a mixture of a cationic copolymer having a hydrophobic group whose quarterization ratio is 40% by mole or more, or an amphoteric copolymer having a hydrophobic group which has the same quarterization ratio as above, and in which the ratio of the anion equivalent to the cation equivalent is 0.1 to 90%, and a filler (a pretreated filler). The pretreated filler is one in which suitable water repellency is imparted to the filler. Hence, by adding this to pulp slurry, followed by a wet papermaking, the pretreated filler is efficiently adsorbed onto pulp fibers having anionic property, so that effective sizing performance can be imparted to the paper by using a smaller amount thereof than the internal sizing agent, while reducing the amounts of the internal sizing agent and the aluminum sulfate.

Abstract: The invention provides a coating composition that provides high brightness, high gloss and superior print quality. The coated product comprises a substrate coated on at least one side with a coating composition comprising a pigment component and a binder component that is made of mixture of two binder resins. Both binder resins are capable of film forming. The first binder resin provides coating gloss and adhesion properties and the second binder resin enhances coating porosity, adhesion, and anti-static properties. The first binder resin that is used at 60-95% by weight of the total binder resin blend is selected from the group consisting of vinyl acetate acrylate, styrene acrylate and styrene butadiene acrylic copolymers. The second binder resin that is used at 5-40% by weight of the total binder resin blend is selected from the group consisting of anion type polystyrene derivatives, polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprising a flexible rubber which includes a rubber component and softener, and at least two kinds of carbon blacks having different particle sizes from each other. And a sealing member including a rubber composition comprising a flexible rubber which includes a rubber component and a softener, and at least two kinds of carbon blacks having different particle sizes from each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use in coating compositions of polymer dispersions comprising polymer particles having differently crosslinked regions intraparticulately.

Abstract: Paper size mixtures comprising a reactive size dispersed in water and a polymer, which are obtainable by mixing (a) an aqueous dispersion of a reactive size whose dispersed particles have a mean particle diameter of less than 500 nm, the dispersion being obtainable by emulsifying at least one reactive size in water in the presence of at least one surfactant, and (b) at least one emulsion polymer and/or at least one water-soluble polymer which does not have a dispersing effect with respect to reactive sizes and/or a water-dispersible polymer, and use of said paper size mixtures for the engine sizing and surface sizing of paper and paper products.

Abstract: Coating compositions for producing hydrophobic or super-hydrophobic surfaces and olephobic or super-olephobic surfaces, and to processes for producing such surfaces. In particular, the present invention relates to hydrophobic or olephobic powder coatings and their use for transforming surfaces of articles into hard-to-wet and self-cleaning surfaces.

Abstract: A display element is described. The display element includes: a network; a continuous phase; and a discontinuous mobile phase, which is capable of responding to an externally applied electric field such that under influence of the externally applied electric field, without effecting bulk movement of the continuous phase, the mobile phase displaces from one location to another location through or within the network. A process of manufacturing a display cell is also described. The process includes: obtaining a pair of electrodes; placing a network between the electrodes; assembling the electrodes and the network to form a sub-assembly; and injecting into the subassembly a discontinuous phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition acting as coupling agent between fillers and peroxidically crosslinking elastomers in rubber compounds, which comprises, as component comprising silicon compounds, a mixture a) of vinylalkoxysiloxanes with alkylalkoxy-siloxanes, or b) of vinylalkoxysiloxanes with phenylalkoxy-siloxanes, or c) of vinylalkoxysiloxanes with phenyl/alkyl-alkoxysiloxanes or d) of acrylic or methacrylic alkoxysiloxanes with alkylalkoxysiloxanes, or e) of acrylic or methacrylic alkoxysiloxanes with phenylalkoxysiloxanes, or f) of acrylic or methacrylic alkoxysiloxanes with phenyl/alkylalkoxysiloxanes, or g) of at least one co-oligomeric organosiloxane which, as organofunctional groups, bears at least one group from the series vinyl, acrylic and methacrylic, and at least one group from the series alkyl and phenyl, and at least one alkoxy or hydroxy group.

Abstract: Provided is a capsulated colorant including: a colorant; and a polymer resin coating the colorant, wherein the polymer resin is made by polymerization of a polymerizable composition including a macromonomer and a polymerizable unsaturated monomer. A method of preparing same, and an ink composition comprising the capsulated colorant and a solvent, are also provided. The macromonomer is an emulsion stabilizer when the polymer resin is formed in the water solution.

Abstract: Composites featuring nano-metal particles in a polymer matrix, as well as methods and compositions, for making such composites and uses for such composites (e.g., as masterbatches) are described.

Abstract: The use of a rubber compound wherein the mechanical properties thereof are improved. In particular, the rubber compound has an increased elongation at rupture and/or increased tensile strength and/or increased tear strength and also a reduced compression set (DVR). The rubber compound includes a rubber having at least two functional groups which can be cross-linked by hydrosilylation, a cross-linking agent including hydrosiloxane or a hydrosiloxane derivative or a mixture of several hydrosiloxanes or derivatives, which include at least two SiH-groups per molecule in the centre, a hydrosilylation catalyst system, at least one filling material and a coagent which can be cross-linked by hydrosilylation, for use as a material in the insertion area of the fuel cells.

Abstract: An aqueous elastomer dispersion includes a dispersed phase and an aqueous phase. The dispersed phase includes an elastomer including curable aliphatic conjugated-diene elastomers, such as polyisoprene, and a minor amount of at least one additive. The aqueous phase includes water and other optional components in either a soluble state or a dispersion state. The aqueous elastomer dispersion may be prepared by dissolving an elastomer, such as rubber, and additives in a solvent mixture and then converting the resulting solution into an aqueous emulsion. The aqueous emulsion is concentrated and the solvent is stripped from it to yield a dilute latex. The dilute latex that is obtained is concentrated again. Articles made from the aqueous elastomer dispersion include medical gloves, condoms, probe covers, dental dams, finger cots, catheters and the like.

Abstract: An aqueous composition comprising a) a polymer obtainable by free-radical polymerization b) a tricyclic diterpene derivative or a mixture of tricyclic diterpene derivatives (referred to collectively as tricyclic diterpene for short) c) a metal salt of an organic acid d) if appropriate filler.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a styrenic thermoplastic resin composition, and more particularly to a styrenic thermoplastic resin composition comprising a non-halogen flame-retardant having superior flame-retarding properties and impact strength. The present invention provides a flame-retarding styrenic thermoplastic resin composition comprising a) 100 weight parts of a base resin comprising i) 10 to 50 weight parts of a rubber-modified styrene-containing graft copolymer, ii) 5 to 20 weight parts of phenol novolac resin, and iii) 20 to 70 weight parts of a styrene-containing copolymer; and b) 5 to 20 weight parts of an aromatic phosphate. In addition, the a) base resin may further comprise iv) 10 to 40 weight parts of a thermoplastic polyurethane resin.

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

Abstract: A composition for creating a perfect bead of caulk by spraying the substance on a caulk line of any type of caulk and smoothing the line with an implement. The compound provides for the release of caulking agents thereby reducing the coefficient of friction at the surface of the caulk in order to allow the use of a finger or tool to create a symmetric and aesthetically pleasing bead of caulk. The invention is non-hazardous, does not stain or leave a residue on the caulk line or surrounding surfaces, can be painted, can be used with any type of caulk. The release agent comprises a co-solvent, a carrier, a surfactant, a polymer, a defoamer, a coupling agent, and a corrosion inhibitor to optimize the composition for the ideal spraying application.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions comprising polyacrylonitriles that contain greater than 90% acrylonitrile as monomer, or copolymers of such polyacrylonitriles with an olefinic unsaturated co-monomer, can be formed by the use of certain compatibilizers and/or thermal stabilizers. Other thermoplastic compositions comprising the high nitrile polyacrylonitriles can be obtained by melt blending the polyacrylonitriles with certain aromatic engineering thermoplastic polymers in the presence of compatibilizers and thermal stabilizers. All of the foregoing high nitrile compositions have been found to possess good optical and gas barrier properties, and good stress crack resistance.

Abstract: An aqueous copolymer composition containing copolymer particles containing polymerized units of (meth)acrylonitrile, (meth)acrylamide, or combinations thereof; and at least one unsaturated fatty acid ester is provided. A method is provided for preparing a coating from the aqueous copolymer composition. The aqueous copolymer composition is useful for preparing crosslinked coatings, suitable in coating applications such as architectural or maintenance paints.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed generally to synthetic organic fiber pellets, methods for making such pellets, and methods of using such pellets for making fiber reinforced polypropylene composite resins. The synthetic organic fiber pellets include at least 80 wt % of a synthetic organic fiber chosen from polyalkylene terephthalates, polyalkylene naphthalates, polyamides, polyolefins, polyacrylonitrile, and combinations thereof, and from 2 to 20 wt % of one or more waxes. The synthetic organic fiber pellets are produced using a pelleting press process.

Abstract: Macromonomers capable of both physical crosslinking and chemical crosslinking. The combination of chemical crosslinking and physical crosslinking provides the ability to generate rapidly gelling hydrogels for many different applications. Moreover, the macromonomers may incorporate functional groups that allow for two different gelation mechanisms—thermal gelation and ionic gelation—further improving mechanical stability of hydrogels formed from the disclosed macromonomers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bright stock base oil blend comprising of a paraffinic base oil component having a viscosity at 100° C. of from 8 to 25 mm?/sec and a residual and de-asphalted oil component, and the use of said blend as part of a gear oil or a cylinder oil formulation, and other uses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a printing formulation comprising monodisperse particles and particles, wherein the particles have a largest dimension which is at least 6 times larger than the largest dimension of the monodisperse particles, as well as to the use of these formulations for printing and to substances printed with these formulations.

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

Abstract: A precursor composition to formation of a solid composite contains a glassy polymer, a step-growth polymer, a polymer or oligomer which is miscible with the glassy polymer and particulate filler.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for depositing a polymer onto a surface, by applying an aqueous composition, preferably an aqueous composition, onto said surface. The invention also relates to a method for making the composition. The composition comprise a block copolymer, comprising at least two blocks A and B, wherein block A is a polyionic block and block B is a neutral block.

Abstract: The present invention comprises material resin comprising polyamide or polyethylene-based resin; and polyacrylate copolymer obtained by absorption of acrylate monomer, polymerization initiator and functional monomer chosen from among acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and a mixture of the acrylic acid and the methacrylic acid into the material resin and subsequent polymerization, providing polyacrylate-based polymer, where 128 to 955 parts by weight of the polyacrylate copolymer are used for every 100 parts by weight of the material resin.

Abstract: Benefit agent delivery compositions, compositions, packaged products and displays comprising such benefit agent delivery compositions, and processes for making and using such benefit agent delivery compositions, compositions, packaged products and displays. Such compositions have improved deposition and retention properties that may impart improved benefit characteristics to a composition and/or situs.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for hydrogenating a latex of a low molecular weight functionalized, unsaturated elastomer to produce a latex of a hydrogenated, low molecular weight, low gel, functionalized elastomer, said process comprising hydrogenating the low molecular weight, functionalized, unsaturated elastomer in the presence of (1) an oxidant selected from the group consisting of oxygen and hydroperoxides, (2) a reducing agent selected from the group consisting of hydrazine and hydrazine hydrates, and (3) a metal ion activator, wherein a hydroxylamine is added to the latex of the low molecular weight, functionalized, unsaturated elastomer or to the latex of the hydrogenated, low molecular weight, functionalized elastomer prior, during, or subsequent to the hydrogenation to produce the latex of the hydrogenated low molecular weight, low gel, functionalized elastomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a top coat composition, which is characterized in that it is applied to a photoresist top surface by using a polymer containing at least one structure represented by the formula [1], [2] or [3]. It is possible to produce a top coat composition solution by dissolving this top coat composition in an organic solvent. These top coat composition and top coat composition solution can be used in immersion lithography.

Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive sheet which can be stuck to a wafer at low temperatures of 100° C. or below, which is soft to the extent that it can be handled at room temperature, and which can be cut simultaneously with a wafer under usual cutting conditions; a dicing tape integrated type adhesive sheet formed by lamination of the adhesive sheet and a dicing tape; and a method of producing a semiconductor device using them. In order to achieve this object, the invention is characterized by specifying the breaking strength, breaking elongation, and elastic modulus of the adhesive sheet in particular numerical ranges.

Abstract: An underfill composition is formulated to increase the surface tension thereof for use in capillary underfilling of an integrated circuit die that is coupled to a mounting substrate. A method includes mixing a surface tension-increasing additive with a bulk polymer and a hardener and allowing the underfill composition to flow between the integrated circuit die and the mounting substrate. An article is achieved by the method. The article can be assembled into a computing system.

Abstract: This invention relates to toughened cyanoacrylate compositions which exhibit improved peel strengths and fixture speeds. The toughened cyanoacrylate compositions include a toughening agent comprising poly(vinychloride-co-vinyl acetate) and poly(methylmethacrytlate).

Abstract: The invention concerns the use as a thickening agent, in possibly pigmented aqueous formulations, such as coating formulations such as paints in the aqueous phase such as dispersion paints, varnishes, paper coatings, cosmetic formulations, detergent formulations, textile formulations and drilling muds, of a water-soluble acrylic copolymer consisting of at least one monomer with ethylenic unsaturation and a carboxylic function, at least one non-ionic monomer with ethylenic unsaturation, at least one oxyalkylated monomer with ethylenic unsaturation terminated by a hydrophobic branched and non-aromatic chain with 10 to 24 carbon atoms, and possibly at least one monomer with at least two ethylenic unsaturations. The invention also concerns the possibly pigmented aqueous formulations obtained.

Abstract: A conductive roller or a conductive belt is composed of a conductive elastomer composition including a polymer composition having a plurality of carbon-to-carbon double bonds and containing not less than 40 mol % of ethylene oxide; an organometallic salt containing a fluoro group or/and a sulfonyl group; and an elastomer having a plurality of carbon-to-carbon double bonds.

Abstract: The rubber compositions described herein have been found to have an exceptionally long life as a spring-biased actuator diaphragm material that maintains its position compressed, e.g., bolted, between opposed flanges, while maintaining excellent compressibility, low temperature flexibility, hydrocarbon resistance, abrasion resistance and mechanical strength. The compositions include a copolymer rubber component; a plasticizer for the copolymer rubber; a vulcanizing agent for the copolymer rubber; a silica filler; and a coupling agent, such as a silane coupling agent, capable of coupling the silica filler to the copolymer rubber.

Abstract: A dip-forming latex obtained by copolymerization of (a) 50-89.5 weight parts of a conjugated diene monomer, (b) 10-40 weight parts of an ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer, (c) 0.5-10 weight parts of an ethylenically unsaturated acid monomer and (d) 0-20 weight parts of other copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer (the total of these monomers is 100 weight parts), wherein the copolymerization is initiated with a monomer mixture comprising at least 80 wt. % of (a), at least 50 wt. % of (b), 10-90 wt. % of (c) and least 80 wt. % of (d), and thereafter, the remainders of monomers are added to a polymerization system to continue copolymerization. This latex gives a dip-formed article exhibiting good softness of touch, high tensile strength and good retention of close fittingness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer composites comprising at least one, optionally hydrogenated, nitrile rubber polymer having a Mooney viscosity (ML 1+4 @ 100° C.) below 30 at least one filler and optionally at least one cross-linking agent, a process for preparing said polymer composite wherein at least one, optionally hydrogenated, nitrile rubber polymer having a Mooney viscosity (ML 1+4 @ 100° C.) below 30, at least one filler and optionally at least one cross-linking agent are mixed and a process for the manufacture of a shaped article comprising the step of injection molding a polymer composite comprising at least one, optionally hydrogenated, nitrile rubber polymer having a Mooney viscosity (ML 1+4 @ 100° C.) below 30, at least one filler and at least one cross-linking agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer composites containing at least one, optionally hydrogenated, nitrile rubber polymer having a Mooney viscosity (ML 1+4 @ 100° C.) in the range of from 50–30 at least one filler and optionally at least one cross-linking agent, a process for preparing said polymer composite wherein at least one, optionally hydrogenated, nitrile rubber polymer having a Mooney viscosity (ML 1+4 @ 100° C.) in the range of from 50–30, at least one filler and optionally at least one cross-linking agent are mixed and a process for the manufacture of a shaped article including the step of injection molding a polymer composite containing at least one, optionally hydrogenated, nitrile rubber polymer having a Mooney viscosity (ML 1+4 @ 100° C.) in the range of from 50-30, at least one filler and at least one cross-linking agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a styrenic thermoplastic resin composition, and more particularly to a styrenic thermoplastic resin composition comprising a non-halogen flame-retardant having superior flame-retarding properties and impact strength. The present invention provides a flame-retarding styrenic thermoplastic resin composition comprising a) 100 weight parts of a base resin comprising i) 10 to 50 weight parts of a rubber-modified styrenic-containing graft copolymer, ii) 5 to 20 weight parts of phenol novolac resin, and iii) 20 to 70 weight parts of a styrene-containing copolymer; and b) 5 to 20 weight parts of an aromatic phosphate. In addition, the a) base resin may further comprise iv) 10 to 40 weight parts of a thermoplastic polyurethane resin.

Abstract: The invention is the manipulation of the zinc oxide content and sulfur content of nitrile butadiene rubbers and selected vulcanization conditions that can be achieved economically with common production facilities. The manipulation of these components affects the relaxation property of gloves formed by this material. Produced are gloves that have a relaxation property, higher than 50%, and a low modulus (approximately 3 Mpa). The glove maintains decent ultimate tensile strength (>20 Mpa) and elongation (>500%). The glove is produced by a vulcanization process, which lasts from 5 to 60 minutes at temperatures ranging from 300° F. to 400° F. The tensile strength and elongation are well above the ASTM requirements for medical gloves. The current ASTM requirements are ASTM D412-92. Thanks to sufficient vulcanization, the films produced provide satisfactory protection from viral penetration. The tearing strength is also better because of the lower modulus.

Abstract: A hydrogenated nitrite rubber composition for providing a cross-linked product having a 20% modulus of 10 MPa or more and a thermal conductivity of 0.4 W/m·K or more at 25° C. The hydrogenated nitrile rubber composition includes 100 parts by weight of hydrogenated nitrile rubber having a bound acrylonitrile content of 40% or more, a polymer Mooney viscosity ML1+4 (100° C.) of 75 or less (median) as determined according to JIS K-6395, an iodine value of 23 or less (median), and at least 110 parts by weight in sum total of carbon black as a filler and other gas shielding filler. The hydrogenated nitrile rubber composition can effectively be used as a molding material for sliding applications or for a static sealing members for highly permeable gases. The hydrogenated nitrile rubber composition has a distinguishing carbon dioxide gas shieldability, heat resistance, and wear characteristics.