Abstract: The present invention provides polymeric particles comprising a polymeric matrix comprising one or more water-insoluble polymers and a laser-sensitive system encapsulated in the polymeric matrix. It also provides a process for the preparation of the polymeric particles, a composition comprising the polymeric particles, a process for the preparation of this composition, a process for forming a laser-sensitive coating layer on a substrate using this composition, a coated substrate obtainable by the coating process, a process for preparing a marked substrate and a marked substrate obtainable by the marking process.

Abstract: A curable binder composition consisting essentially of one or more ammonium salt of an inorganic acid and at least one carbohydrate, and the use thereof as a thermosetting binder. Also described are composite materials comprising the curable binder composition, and methods of application.

Abstract: A curable aqueous binder composition comprising one or more amine reactant selected from the group consisting of: a protein, a peptide, an amino acid, an ammonium salt of a polycarboxylic acid, an ammonium salt of a (poly)hydroxy-(poly)carboxylic acid; one or more carbohydrate; and one or more emulsion polymer; and the use thereof as thermosetting binders. Also described are composite materials comprising the curable binder composition, and methods of application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface-treatment composition, a material and a hydrophobic film fabricated from the same. The composition of the invention comprises wax, silicone oil, C6 to C30 hydrocarbon mixtures, nano-particles and resin. The surface of materials treated with the composition of the present invention shows characteristics of nano roughness, low surface-energy, and low contact angle hysteresis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a copolymer, which is the reaction product of (a) a first prepolymer, comprising a bioactive moiety and at least one radically polymerizable group, and (b) a second prepolymer which is a polyvinyl alcohol having a weight average molecular weight of at least about 2000 that, based on the number of hydroxy groups of the polyvinyl alcohol, comprises from 0.5 to 80% structural units of formula (I) wherein: R is alkylene having up to 8 carbon atoms, R1 is hydrogen or alkyl having up to seven carbon atoms, and R2 is an olefinically unsaturated, electron-attracting copolymerizable radical.

Abstract: A water-soluble film which comprises a saceharide component and a vinyl alcohol resin component, where the vinyl alcohol resin may include functional comonomer units such as sulfonic acid functional groups or salts thereof. Preferred are polyvinyl alcohol/2-methylacrylamido-2 methyl propane sulfonic acid resins (PVOH/AMPS) which may be purchased commercially with relatively higher or relatively lower characteristic viscosity. The films exhibit superior resistance to aggressive oxidizing chemicals and remain soluble in water after prolonged exposure thereto. The films are particularly useful for unit-dose packaging of chlorine-containing pool chemicals, such as trichloroisocyanuric acid.

Abstract: A composition for modification of wood products is disclosed. The composition contains a prepolymer formed by the reaction of a polyfunctional hydrophilic polymer of high molecular weight and a crosslinking agent. The composition may also contain a prepolymer formed by the reaction of a sugar and a crosslinking agent. Modification of the wood product may result in one or more of: improved stiffness, strength, surface hardness, dimensional stability, water resistance, flame retardancy, and biological resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyvinlyl alcohol gels which are suitable for use in the organism and which are formed at the site of application (in situ) from a viscous liquid by partial crystallization and network formation.

Abstract: Provided is thermosetting urea-formaldehyde (UF) resin binder formulation, preferably prepared with modified styrene-maleic anhydride. The formulation has a viscosity in the range of from 3 to 10 cP and a surface tension of from 35 to 50 mN/m, and is prepared using a UF resin composition exhibiting a viscosity of from 175 to 250 cP.

Abstract: A method for extending resin-based wood glues, particularly condensation polymer resin-based glues, comprises the steps of (i) providing an aqueous extender composition comprising 20% to 50% by weight of alkali metal silicate and 1% to 25% by weight of polyhydric alcohol, preferably a sugar such as sucrose, (ii) providing a solution comprising a resin and (iii) blending the aqueous extender and the solution together to form a glue. The extended glues are suitable for preparing water resistant processed wooden panels such as plywood or chipboard with reduced need for resin. The extended glues do not set excessively rapidly, allowing time for the processing of the wood composites.

Abstract: A biological nerve guide for implantation into a human body is made by providing a natural animal tissue membrane, crosslinking and fixing the membrane, minimizing the antigens from the membrane, tanning the membrane, coupling an active layer to an inner surface of the membrane, cutting the membrane into a desired shape and size, positioning the cut membrane onto a rod-shaped mold so that the cut membrane assumes a cylindrical configuration, and attaching a spiral support to the outer surface of the cut membrane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for producing naturally-degradable substitutes of plastics and to a method for producing a granular combination of naturally-degradable polymers suitably usable in the plastic transformation industry.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are dry film coating compositions comprising of tribasic calcium phosphate as one of the essential ingredient along with other commonly used polymers, plasticizers, excipients like suspending agents, pigments, lubricants, glidents, opacifiers, flavours, sweetener etc. for use in coating of pharmaceutical tablets, nutritional supplements, food products, confectionery, agricultural seeds and the like The invention further discloses method for coating a substrate using the invented coating composition.

Abstract: Cationic thermosetting resins and especially resins having azetidinium functional groups, such as polyamidoamine-epichlorohydrin resins, are stabilized against premature gelation by the addition of (1) a low molecular weight, non-aldehyde, non-ionic, water soluble organic stabilizing compound (preferably one that is reactive with the cationic moiety), preferably in combination with (2) a water soluble, inorganic complexing metal salt.

Abstract: It is an object of our invention to provide capsule particles and a method of creating larger and robust capsule particles that will have excellent storage stability and enhanced perfumer performance in a range of consumer products.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyvinyl alcohol based (PVA) whose solubility in water varies with a small temperature change to a sufficiently great degree. In manufacturing a polyvinyl alcohol based polymer by: progressing a transesterification reaction of a polyvinyl ester based polymer with alcohol in a liquid reaction mixture including the polyvinyl ester based polymer, the alcohol, and a basic compound; precipitating the polyvinyl ester based polymer, at least a part of which has been transesterified with the alcohol, out of the liquid reaction mixture; and further progressing the transesterification reaction in the liquid reaction mixture including the polyvinyl ester based polymer that has precipitated, the liquid reaction mixture has a temperature of 75° C. to 150° C. when the polyvinyl ester based polymer, at least a part of which has been transesterified, starts precipitating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surface-treatment composition, a material and a hydrophobic film fabricated from the same. The composition of the invention comprises wax, silicone oil, C6 to C30 hydrocarbon mixtures, nano-particles and resin. The surface of materials treated with the composition of the present invention shows characteristics of nano roughness, low surface-energy, and low contact angle hysteresis.

Abstract: An ink comprising a pigment, a dispersant, a penetrating agent, water, a compound having two hydroxyl groups in the molecule, a compound having three hydroxyl groups in the molecule, and a compound having four or more hydroxyl groups in the molecule, the content of the pigment being in the range of from about 7% by weight to about 20% by weight; the content of the compound having two hydroxyl groups in the molecule being in the range of from about 1% by weight to about 10% by weight; the content of the compound having three hydroxyl groups in the molecule being in the range of from about 2% by weight to about 20% by weight; and the content of the compound having four or more hydroxyl groups in the molecule being in the range of from about 25% by weight to about 50% by weight.

Abstract: The invention provides a network composition comprising a plurality of associated saccharide chains wherein a chain comprises at least one saccharide component; and at least one first monomer, at least one second monomer, or combinations of both; wherein the first monomer is linked to the saccharide component by ester linkages; ether linkages; amide linkages; ketone linkages; or combinations thereof; wherein the second monomer is linked to the saccharide component by ester linkages; ether linkages; amide linkages; ketone linkages; urea linkages; carbamate linkages, aluminum oxide linkages; siloxane linkages; or combinations thereof; wherein first monomers are linked to each other by ester linkages; ether linkages; amide linkages; ketone linkages; or combinations thereof; wherein the first monomer is linked to the second monomer by ester linkages; ether linkages; amide linkages; ketone linkages; urea linkages; carbamate linkages; aluminum oxide linkages; siloxane linkages or combinations thereof; wherein the s

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition for insulating film production, a preparation method of a low dielectric insulating film using the same, a low dielectric insulating film for a semiconductor device prepared therefrom, and a semiconductor device comprising the same, and more particularly to a coating composition for insulating film production having a low dielectric constant and that is capable of producing an insulating film with superior mechanical strength (elasticity), a preparation method of a low dielectric insulating film using the same, a low dielectric insulating film for a semiconductor device prepared therefrom, and a semiconductor device comprising the same. The coating composition of the present invention comprises an organic siloxane resin having a small molecular weight, and water, and significantly improves low dielectricity and mechanical strength of an insulating film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing a gel for use in electrophoresis, which method comprises: (a) providing a mixture comprising a solvent, agarose or a derivative thereof, one or more vinyl monomers, and a polymerisation initiator, the initiator forming a redox system with agarose or the derivative thereof; (b) exposing the mixture to polymerisation conditions to graft-polymerise the one or more monomers onto the agarose or derivative thereof; and (c) allowing the mixture to form a gel.

Abstract: Disclosed are natural products composites protected against the deleterious effects of microorganisms comprising at least one natural product, at least one thermoplastic resin, and an effective amount of an antifungal agent. The composites are further advantageously protected against weathering and color formation by the incorporation therein of at least one light stabilizer and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the oxides, hydroxides or silicates of Ca, Mg, Al and Zn. The light stabilizers are selected from the group consisting of the ultraviolet light absorbers and the sterically hindered amines. The metal oxide is for example CaO. The natural products are for example wood flour, flax, hemp, jute, kenaf, or rice husk. The thermoplastic resin is for example polyethylene or polypropylene. The antifungal agent and potential coadditives are incorporated via melt processing such as extrusion, co-kneading, pultrusion and injection molding.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for preparing a multiple emulsion comprising an invert emulsion consisting of an internal aqueous phase dispersed in an internal organic phase, dispersed in an external aqueous phase: the internal aqueous phase comprising optionally at least a hydrophilic active substance; the internal organic phase comprising optionally at least a hydrophobic active substance; the invert emulsion comprising at least an internal surfactant and/or at least an internal amphiphilic polymer; the external aqueous phase comprising optionally at least a hydrophilic active substance and at least an external surfactant and/or an external amphiphilic polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a superabsorbent polymer comprising a composition comprising a polymeric resin composition comprising from about 55 to about 99.9 wt. % of polymerizable unsaturated acid group containing monomers, from about 0.001 to about 5.0 wt. % of internal crosslinking agent and from 0 to 25 wt % of a preneutralizing agent; wherein the polymeric resin composition is preneutralized from 0 to about 50 mole %; and a water swellable, water-insoluble aminopolysaccaride polymer wherein when the superabsorbent polymer is contacted with an aqueous solution, the polymeric resin composition is neutralized by the aminopolysaccaride polymer so that the superabsorbent polymer has a degree of neutralization of about 20 mole % or more than the preneutralization degree of the polymeric resin composition.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is the use of particular polysaccharides as admixtures for mineral materials, especially as admixtures for mineral binders. These polysaccharides have, characteristically: a weight-average molecular weight Mw of at least 500 g/mol and at most 9000 g/mol, especially between 700 and 7000 g/mol; and a degree of branching DB of at least 10%, especially between 10 and 40%. The invention also relates to the combined use, in mineral materials, including especially mineral binders, of these particular polysaccharides on the one hand and of certain other admixtures on the other hand, for example admixtures, of saccharidic or nonsaccharidic type, having a plasticizing, superplasticizing or other functionality.

Abstract: An earth-friendly tire using raw materials derived from non-petroleum resources instead of all or part of raw materials derived from petroleum resources currently used for tires. The tire is prepared by using a natural rubber instead of a synthetic rubber; an inorganic filler and/or a biofiller instead of carbon black; vegetable oil instead of petroleum oil; and natural fiber instead of synthetic fiber so that the tire comprises a non-petroleum raw material in an amount of at least 75% by weight based on the total weight of the tire.

Abstract: A process for production of phenolic novolak which comprises the step of conducting heterogeneous reaction of a phenol with 0.40 to 0.93 mol of an aldehyde per mol of the phenol in the presence of at least 25 parts by mass of a phosphoric acid per 100 parts by mass of the phenol. This process can give in high yield phenolic novolak with the contents of monomeric and dimeric phenols and a degree of dispersion controlled.

Abstract: A tire sealant composition for use in pneumatic tires is provided. The tire sealant composition primarily serves to seal the tire around the wheel rim and particularly in the tread area of the tire against punctures. The composition includes a naturally derived viscous carrier fluid and at least one fibrous material, polymeric material or combination of both, wherein the composition remains fluid in use. The naturally derived viscous carrier fluid is preferably desugared molasses (less than 30% by weight sucrose) and is able to sustain a temperature of ?30° F. (?34.4° C. and below) without freezing. The tire sealant composition is fire-retardant, non-toxic, non-corrosive and non-abrasive and is environmentally friendly.

Abstract: The addition of pulverulent monosaccharides, disaccharides or oligosaccharides to plastisols based on pulverulent organic polymers and plasticizers results in plastisols with good adhesion properties on a large number of substrates employed in automobile construction. These plastisols are distinguished by good adhesion properties and a high resistance to ageing, and can be employed in automobile construction both in shell construction and in the lacquering line and in the trim shop for adhesive, sealing and coating tasks.

Abstract: Composition comprising a fluorescent material comprising the mixture of one or more metal salts selected from the group consisting of metal oxides and metal hydroxides; one or more carbohydrate(s) selected from the group consisting of sugar and starch; and one or more organic acid(s), method of preparation comprising mixing the components in the presence of water and then drying, and use of the fluorescent material in paper, plastic, polymer, resin, and paint. The resultant papers, plastics, polymers, resins, and paint have whiteness and brightness due to the fluorescence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer microsphere comprising at least one polymer and at least one bound latent colorant, wherein the microsphere is stabilized by at least one stabilizing polymer. The invention also includes a method of preparing polymer microspheres comprising combining latent colorant, ethylenically unsaturated monomer, stabilizing polymer, and an initiator in solvent and initiating polymerization to form a polymeric microsphere stabilized by a stabilizing polymer bound to the surface of the polymeric microsphere.

Abstract: A composition for preparing a porous interlayer dielectric thin film which includes a saccharide or saccharide derivative, a thermo-stable organic or inorganic matrix precursor, and a solvent for dissolving the two solid components. Also provided is a dielectric thin film having evenly distributed nano-pores with a diameter of less than 50 ?, which is required for semiconductor devices.

Abstract: Modified polyurethanes based on polyurethane reactive systems composed of at least one organic polyisocyanate and a polyol formulation, which additionally contains at least one polymer modifier and at least one filler are prepared. These modified polyurethanes are useful in the production of electroplated/metallized molded articles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a variety of extended polyacrylic acid based binder compositions comprising a low molecular weight polyacrylic acid (typically hypophosphite or sulfite terminated), a crosslinking agent (such as triethanolamine or glycerol) and one or more water soluble materials, such as lignin, low molecular weight starch and soybean protein. The extended binder composition of the present invention provides a lower cost binder composition without degrading the performance and may be selected to alter one or more characteristics of the basic binder composition such binder wetting, emulsion compatibility, dust suppression and wash water flow properties.

Abstract: A water-soluble granular composition including at least 40% of at least one plant growth regulator, at least one binder, at least one disaccharide and at least one surfactant; as well as methods for making and using the composition are disclosed. The water-soluble granular composition advantageously improves preparation of a solid plant growth regulator formulation for spray application, as such composition swiftly dissolves, is easily metered for application, can be more highly concentrated and is dust-free. A presently preferred water-soluble granular composition includes at least 40% of at least one gibberellin as the plant growth regulator.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-soluble film which comprises a modified polyvinyl alcohol containing an N-vinylamide monomer unit in an amount of 1 to 10 mole percent, and a carboxyl group and a lactone group in a total amount of 0.020 to 4.0 mole percent in the molecule, and having a degree of polymerization of 300 to 3000, and a degree of hydrolysis of 75 to 99.5 mole percent. Further, the present invention provides a package obtained by packaging an acidic substance, a chlorine-containing compound, or the like using the water-soluble film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymer composition for film formation which provides a film having sufficient elongation and strength even on the surface of the film with sharp irregularities by rewetting with water after coating and drying. The polymer composition for film formation contains at least one component selected from the group consisting of an emulsion comprising a homopolymer of polyvinyl acetate or a copolymer of polyvinyl acetate with a monomer selected from acrylic ester, acrylic amide, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, methacrylic ester, maleic acid, maleic anhydride, and fumaric acid, and an aqueous solution of sap, fruit liquid, honey, and saccharide.

Abstract: Disclosed is an absorbent composition comprising each of an acidic and a basic material, wherein the absorbent composition exhibits desirable absorbent properties. Specifically, the present invention relates to an absorbent composition comprising either an acidic water-swellable, water-insoluble polymer having a pKa between about 2 to about 12 or a basic water-swellable, water-insoluble polymer having a pKb between about 2 to about 12 and either a basic or an acidic second material. The absorbent composition has the ability to slowly absorb a large quantity of liquid, particularly while under an external pressure. The absorbent composition is useful in disposable absorbent products, such as those disposable absorbent products that are used to absorb bodily liquids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a powdered thickener preparation based on polyurethane, which can be incorporated particularly well into water-based paints and lacquers and into other aqueous systems, and to their use as rheological additives for thickening preferably aqueous systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer microsphere comprising at least one polymer and at least one bound latent colorant, wherein the microsphere is stabilized by at least one stabilizing polymer. The invention also includes a method of preparing polymer microspheres comprising combining latent colorant, ethylenically unsaturated monomer, stabilizing polymer, and an initiator in solvent and initiating polymerization to form a polymeric microsphere stabilized by a stabilizing polymer bound to the surface of the polymeric microsphere.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a polishing pad having the excellent slurry retaining properties and the large removal rate and a composition for a polishing pad which can form such the polishing pad. A composition for polishing pad of the invention is comprising a water-insoluble matrix material containing a crosslinked polymer and a water-soluble particle dispersed in the water-insoluble matrix material. The elongation remaining after breaking is 100% or less when a test piece comprising the water-insoluble matrix material is broken at 80° C. according to JIS K 6251. A polishing pad of the invention is that at least a part of the polishing pad comprises the composition for polishing pad.

Abstract: A mixture of a polyester, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) PET, and an additive combination, when extrusion compounded exhibits a lower residual acetaldehyde content than does PET alone when similarly treated. The additive combination comprises compounds selected from at least two groups wherein the groups are (i.) poly(vinyl alcohol) or ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer, (ii.) polyhydric alcohols and (iii.) polyacrylamide, polymethacrylamide or copolymer of acrylamide or methacrylamide. The invention pertains to any polyester used in the manufacture of bottles or containers which in turn are used to store consumer materials, especially food, beverages and most especially water.

Abstract: In preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods of controllably making a vinyl polymer hydrogel having desired physical properties without chemical cross links or radiation. The gelation process is modulated by controlling, for example, the temperature of a resultant vinyl polymer mixture having a gellant or using active ingredients provided in an inactive gellant complex.

Abstract: The addition of pulverulent monosaccharides, disaccharides or oligosaccharides to plastisols based on pulverulent organic polymers and plasticizers results in plastisols with good adhesion properties on a large number of substrates employed in automobile construction. These plastisols are distinguished by good adhesion properties and a high resistance to ageing, and can be employed in automobile construction both in shell construction and in the lacquering line and in the trim shop for adhesive, sealing and coating tasks.

Abstract: This invention relates to modeling doughs comprising algin, a sugar based polysaccharide resin, water and a synthetic resin latex. Additionally disclosed are surface active coating compositions for molded compositions of the algin/sugar-based polysaccharide based modeling dough. Hardening and enhanced drying of the modeling compound articles is accomplished by a spray coating application to a finished molded article by a surface active agent coating composition comprising a Boron containing salt and polyvinylpyrrolidone.

Abstract: Aqueous amino resin compositions comprising amino resins A, formaldehyde-binding additives (auxiliaries) B, which may include hydroxyl-containing polyurethanes B13, acrylic resins C, if desired, in the form of aqueous dispersions, and water, and their use as impregnating compositions for paper for the purpose of producing finished foils and edgings.

Abstract: Nucleic acid molecules which encode a branching enzyme from a bacterium of the genus Neisseria, vectors, host cell, plant cells and plants containing said nucleic acid molecules as well as starch obtainable from the plants described are described. Furthermore, an in-vitro method for producing &agr;-1,6-branched &agr;-1,4-glucans on the basis of sucrose and a combination of enzymes of an amylosucrase and a branching enzyme as well as the &agr;-1,6-branched &agr;-1,4-glucans obtainable by said method are described.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions based on a water-insoluble component of one or more thermoplastic copolymers and one or more resins with a saponification number and a water-soluble or water-dispersible component and a water-swellable component from the class of superabsorbers are suitable as water-swellable hotmelt adhesives. Such water-swellable hotmelt adhesives are preferably used for the production of watertight constructions, more particularly for the production of longitudinally watertight cable constructions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a biodegradable resin composition with improved biodegradability or with an additional useful function (antibacterial properties), while maintaining the mechanical properties of the biodegradable resin. More specifically, the present invention provides a biodegradable resin composition containing a biodegradable resin such as a polylactic acid polymer and a mamman digestion product such as a mannooligosaccharide. The present invention further provides various biodegradable products produced by molding this biodegradable resin composition into desired shapes.

Abstract: A water-soluble resin composition is provided which comprises (i) 100 parts by weight of a polyvinyl alcohol polymer having a 1,2-glycol linkage content of at least 1.8 mole percent and a degree of hydrolysis of at least 90 mole percent, (ii) 1 to 50 parts by weight of a plasticizer and (iii) 5 to 50 parts by weight of a monosaccharide and/or a polysaccharide, optionally together with (iv) 1 to 20 parts by weight of an inorganic filler. Also provided is a water-soluble resin composition which comprise (i′) 100 parts by weight of a polyvinyl alcohol polymer having a 1,2-glycol linkage content of at least 1.8 mole percent and a degree of hydrolysis of 92 to 99 mole percent, (ii′) 1 to 50 parts by weight of a plasticizer and (iv′) 1 to 20 parts by weight of an inorganic filler, optionally together with (iii′) 5 to 50 parts by weight of a monosaccharide and/or polysaccharide. Further provided are water-soluble films produced by using those water-soluble resin compositions.