Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) at least one isocyanate functional prepolymer including a reaction product of: (1) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; and (2) about 0.01 to about 0.5 equivalent of at least one polycarbonate polyol; and (b) about 0.01 to about 1 equivalent of at least one branched polyol having at least 3 hydroxyl groups; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are materials such as a coating, comprising a lipolytic enzyme or organophosphrous compound degrading enzyme. Also disclosed herein are methods of visually detecting enzyme activity in a coating by contacting the coating with a substrate of an enzyme and a visual indicator that changes appearance upon production of a product of enzyme activity on a tack-free coating surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a hydrophobically modified alkylene oxide urethane polymer with pendant or end-capping tertiary amine groups, the conjugate acids of which have a pKa in the range of about 4.5 to about 6.5. The composition of the present invention is useful as a rheology modifier for paint formulations formulated over a wide pH range and is more stable to heat aging than higher pKa amine-modified HEURs.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous polyurethane resin dispersion having a good film-forming property, and excellent mechanical properties and water resistance. The present invention is an aqueous polyurethane resin dispersion comprising water and a polyurethane resin (U) and satisfying all of the following conditions (1) to (6): (1) a urethane group content in the polyurethane resin (U) is 0.5 to 5.0 mmol/g, based on weight of the polyurethane resin (U); (2) a terminal amino group content in the polyurethane resin (U) is not more than 0.35 mmol/g, based on the weight of the polyurethane resin (U); (3) a number average molecular weight (Mn) of the polyurethane resin (U) is 10,000 to 1,000,000; (4) a ratio (Mw/Mn) of a weight average molecular weight (Mw) to the number average molecular weight (Mn) of the polyurethane resin (U) is 1.5 to 3.5; (5) a melting temperature of the polyurethane resin (U) is 70 to 280° C.; and (6) a volume average particle diameter (Dv) of the polyurethane resin (U) is 0.01 to 1 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous binder dispersions based on silane-modified polymeric binders and inorganic nanoparticles, a process for the preparation thereof and the use thereof for the production of high quality coatings, in particular clear lacquers.

Abstract: Solutions of a salt of a diamine and of a diacid, more particularly concentrated solutions of hexamethylene diammonium adipate salt (“nylon salt”), useful starting materials for the production of polyamides, more specifically of PA66, are prepared by mixing a diacid and a diamine, at a salt concentration by weight of from 50% to 80%, in a first stage, to provide aqueous solutions of diacid and diamine having a diacid/diamine molar ratio of greater than 1.1 and, in a second stage, adjusting the diacid/diamine molar ratio, by adding diamine, to a value of from 0.9 to 1.1, preferably from 0.99 to 1.01, and in fixing the salt concentration by weight by, optionally, adding water thereto.

Abstract: A method for making a pigment dispersion can include dispersing pigment particles in an aqueous liquid medium to form a dispersion, adding a first monomer to form a dispersive coating on the pigment particles, adding a second monomer to the dispersion, and forming a polymer coating on the surface of the pigment particles by polymerizing the second monomer with the first monomer, wherein the polymer coating includes at least one urethane linkage or urea linkage.

Abstract: A composition for treating carpets. The composition seals and protects a portion of a polyester carpet to which a colorant is applied such that, after the polyester carpet is walked on by 30,000 steps and vacuumed by 600 strokes, the ?ECMC (l:c=2:1) of the portion of the polyester carpet to which the colorant is applied is less than about 6.0. The ?CCMC of the portion of the polyester carpet to which the colorant is applied is less than about ?3.0 D. The composition imparts wear resistance to a nylon carpet such that an average width of free ends of carpet fibers that form the nylon carpet increases by less than about 10% when the nylon carpet is subjected to a simulated wear test that includes contacting the carpet fibers to a steel beating bar, covered with nylon, in a drum rotating at thirty-five rotations/minute for seventy-two hours.

Abstract: A highly durable vibration-damping material is provided. The inventive vibration-damping material comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer as a major component, and carbon black, wherein the carbon black is dispersed essentially only in a soft segment of the thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adhesive for bonding polyurethane and vulcanized rubber, and more specifically to an adhesive for bonding polyurethane and vulcanized rubber, which comprises: a first prepolymer, which is a reaction product of hydroxy-terminated polybutadiene polyol and isocyanate; a second prepolymer, which is a reaction product of polyether polyol, polyester polyol or a combination thereof, and isocyanate; and a radical initiator. The adhesive demonstrates excellent adhesive property even under harsh traveling conditions by using a chemical covalent-bond reaction of a body of a polyurethane tire and a vulcanized rubber tread material.

Abstract: Provided are: a powdered material for slush molding; and a manufacturing process therefor. The powdered material is less odorous, exhibits excellent powder fluidity, and does not suffer from troubles resulting from the sliding-down or agglomeration of a pigment even when the resin particles have been pigmented on the surfaces thereof. Thus, the powdered material ensures high productivity. The powdered material is a powdered polyurethane urea resin composition which comprises (D) a polyurethane urea resin that has a total content of bimolecular condensate of acetone, bimolecular condensate of methyl ethyl ketone, and bimolecular condensate of methyl isobutyl ketone of 1,000 ppm or less and (N) an additive, wherein the polyurethane urea resin (D) takes the form of thermoplastic polyurethane urea resin particles (P) that have a volume-mean particle diameter of 20 to 500 ?m and that have protrusions and recesses on the surfaces.

Abstract: Coating compositions include (a) an isocyanate functional prepolymer derived from a polyisocyanate and a tricyclodecane-containing polyester polyol; and (b) a blocked amine curing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to urea terminated polyurethane dispersants based on certain diols which have grafted alkyl, aryl or fluoroalkyl substituents, aqueous dispersions of such polyurethanes, the manufacture of the urea terminated polyurethane dispersions and inks containing pigments and/or disperse dyes dispersed with these urea terminated polyurethane dispersants.

Abstract: A pigment dispersion includes a color pigment and a polymeric dispersant having at least one pending chromophore group covalently bound to the polymeric backbone of the polymeric dispersant through a linking group, wherein the at least one pending chromophore group is a derivative from a color pigment selected from the group consisting of monoazo pigments, disazo pigments, ?-naphtol pigments, naphtol AS pigments, azo pigment lakes, benzimidazolone pigments, disazo condensation pigments, metal complex pigments, isoindolinone pigments, isoindolinine pigments, phthalocyanine pigments, quinacridone pigments, diketopyrrolo-pyrrole pigments, thioindigo pigments, anthraquinone pigments, anthrapyrimidine pigments, indanthrone pigments, flavanthrone pigments, pyranthrone pigments, anthanthrone pigments, isoviolanthrone pigments, aluminum pigment lakes, dioxazine pigments, triarylcarbonium pigments, and quinophthalone pigments; the at least one pending chromophore group is a chromophore group occurring as a side group

Abstract: Disclosed are polyurea compositions comprising the reaction products of a polyformal-isocyanate prepolymer and a curing agent comprising an amine. The compositions are useful as sealants in aerospace applications.

Abstract: A multilayer paint system wherein each layer of paint uses the same activator and the same mixing ratio of film-forming binder to activator. The paint system herein is particularly useful for automotive refinishing applications.

Abstract: To provide a water/oil repellent agent and a water/oil repellent composition which are capable of imparting sufficient water/oil repellency to the surface of an article and which have low environmental impact. One comprising a reaction product obtained by reacting a fluorinated alcohol or amine having a polyfluoroalkyl moiety having at most 6 carbon atoms with a polyisocyanate compound, which is, when applied to an article, capable of imparting sufficient water/oil repellency, while presenting little environmental impact. When applied to an article, the water/oil repellent composition of the present invention is capable of imparting a high quality water/oil repellency to the article.

Abstract: A problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a polyurethane film that offers both soft texture and high strength. The present invention relates to a polyurethane film obtained by solidifying a polyurethane (A) obtained by reacting a polyol (a1) including an aliphatic polyester polyol having an anionic group (a1-1), and a polyester polyol (a1-2) other than the aliphatic polyester polyol (a1-1) with a polyisocyanate (a2), using a metal salt, in which the polyurethane (A) has an aromatic structure in the range of 500 mmol/kg to 2,000 mmol/kg with respect to the entire polyurethane (A).

Abstract: The present invention provides articles made from structurally precise poly(propylene carbonate) and blends thereof. Provided articles include articles manufactured from poly(propylene carbonate) wherein the PPC has a high head-to-tail ratio, low ether linkage content, narrow polydispersity and low cyclic carbonate content. Also provided are articles made from, incorporating or coated with structurally precise PPC.

Abstract: A polyamide-imide resin insulating coating material, which is obtained by reacting an isocyanate component with an acid component, has a main solvent component of ?-butyrolactone. In the coating material, a total compounding ratio of 4,4?-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) and trimellitic anhydride (TMA) is 85 to 98 mol %, where the total compounding ratio is given by averaging a compounding ratio of MDI to the isocyanate component and a compounding ration of TMA to the acid component.

Abstract: A polyaziridine introduced into a two-component waterborne polyurethane dispersion coating system increases the cure rate of a coating composition formed from the coating system.

Abstract: A process for producing porous aerogels or xerogels includes a reaction of at least one polyfunctional isocyanate with an amine component. The amine component includes at least one polyfunctional substituted aromatic amine. The reaction is in the presence of a solvent and a catalyst. Aerogels and xerogels that can be obtained in this way can be used as insulation material and in vacuum insulation panels.

Abstract: Temporary adhesives include a thermoplastic polymer comprising from about 30% by weight to about 80% by weight of the temporary adhesive, a solvent comprising from about 20% by weight to about 70% by weight of the temporary adhesive, and a filler material comprising from about 0.2% to about 5% by weight of the temporary adhesive. Methods of processing a semiconductor device wafer include bonding the semiconductor device wafer to a surface of a carrier substrate using a temporary adhesive including a filler material comprising from about 0.2% to about 5% by weight of the temporary adhesive, thinning the semiconductor device wafer, and, while the temporary adhesive remains on the surface of the carrier substrate proximate a peripheral edge thereof, subjecting the thinned semiconductor device wafer to one or more back side processing operations. Methods of forming a thinned semiconductor wafer include using such a temporary adhesive.

Abstract: A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

Abstract: Provided herein are multi-layered structures comprising coated substrates, and methods for producing the layered structures provided. Coatings according to the disclosure are provided in greatly reduced time frames as compared to coatings of the prior art. Coating structures as provided herein can be applied to a substrate such as a garage floor, a truck bed, railcar, seatainer, tractor-trailers and the like within a single day, and are sufficiently cured to withstand heavy traffic such as motorized vehicle traffic in as little as two hours after application of the polymer precursor layer material employed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to high-value polyurethane (PUR) and polyurethaneurea elastomers, which can be processed in a particularly simple manner by use of low-viscosity prepolymers based on naphthalene 1,5-diisocyanate, and to a process for production thereof.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide (i) a polyimide precursor composition which is curable at a low temperature (not more than 250° C.) and which has a low viscosity despite having a high concentration, and a production method thereof, (ii) a polyimide coating film obtained from the polyimide precursor composition and having good properties, and a production method thereof, (iii) a photosensitive resin composition prepared by use of the polyimide precursor composition, and a production method thereof. The object of the present invention can be attained by a polyimide precursor composition containing an imidized tetracarboxylic acid having a specific structure and an isocyanate compound having a specific structure, or optionally a diamine.

Abstract: An object to be achieved by the present invention is to provide a binder for an ink-jet printing ink, the binder being capable of forming a printed image having excellent durability such as rubfastness and alkali resistance without impairing good ejection stability, storage stability, etc. of an ink, and an ink-jet printing ink containing the binder. The present invention relates to a binder for an ink-jet printing ink, the binder containing an aqueous medium (D); and a polyurethane (C) obtained by reacting a polyol (A) containing a vinyl polymer (a1) having two hydroxyl groups at one end and at least one polyol (a2) selected from the group consisting of polyether polyols, polyester polyols, polyester ether polyols, and polycarbonate polyols with a polyisocyanate (B), the polyurethane (C) having a structure derived from the vinyl polymer (a1) in a side chain thereof and being dispersed in the aqueous medium (D), and printed matter.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to articles and gloves having a polymer coating on at least a portion of the article or gloves's surface, wherein the polymer coating comprises a polyurethane dispersion made from the reaction product of an isocyanate functional prepolymer, a chain extender, and a chain terminator; and methods for making the same. The articles and gloves of the present invention have improved flexibility, breathability, dexterity and feel, and provide self-sanitizing and self-deodorizing capabilities and improved non-slip grip performance in dry, wet, humid and lubricated conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a melt processable copolyetheramide made by reacting (a) one or more segments of polyamide hard blocks derived from a lactam-terminated diisocyanate and a lactam monomer, and (b) one or more segments of polyether soft blocks derived from a polyether diol. The invention further provides for methods of making said copolyetheramide, including a continuous extruder method of production.

Abstract: A polylactic acid resin composition contains (A) a crosslinked polylactic acid resin and (B) a flame retardant additive.

Abstract: An aerogel fabricated by forming an aqueous suspension including carbon nanotubes and a surfactant, agitating the aqueous suspension, and centrifuging the agitated suspension to form a supernatant including the carbon nanotubes. The supernatant is concentrated to form a concentrated suspension including the carbon nanotubes, and a hydrogel is formed from the concentrated suspension. The hydrogen is contacted with a strong acid to form an acidic hydrogel and to remove surfactant from the hydrogel, and then neutralized. An aerogel is formed from the hydrogel. The aerogel may consist essentially of carbon nanotubes. A composite may be formed from the hydrogel or the aerogel by infiltrating the hydrogel or the aerogel with a polymeric material and curing or pyrolyzing the polymeric material. The composite may be electrically conductive, transparent, flexible, superelastic, or any combination thereof. A device, such as a flexible conductor, sensor, or electrode may include the aerogel or the composite.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for use in adhering insulation panels to roofing substrates and roofing membranes to the insulation panels include two components that are mixed prior to application on the roofing substrate. The first component may include a renewable polyol and catalyst. The renewable polyol is selected from any non-petroleum based polyol that is derived from a renewable source. The second component includes isocyanate, and may also include a polyol and a catalyst. The isocyanate and the polyol may each be any non-petroleum based isocyanate or polyol that is derived from a renewable source.

Abstract: A white pre-treatment composition and printing method using such pre-treatment composition are disclosed. Said white pre-treatment composition encompasses a liquid vehicle, a polyvalent metal salt, a latex resin and, at least, 8 wt % of a titanium dioxide particles dispersion. Also disclosed is an ink-set containing said white pre-treatment composition and, at least, an ink composition comprising a liquid vehicle and a colorant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions for polyurethane coating materials that feature new catalysts.

Abstract: An irreversible thermochromic ink composition can include thermochromic pigment capsules dispersed in a carrier. The irreversible thermochromic pigment capsules can include an inner core having a color changing dye, a color activator for activating the color changing dye, and a wax, an outer core surrounding the inner core and comprising a color destroying agent, and a shell surrounding the outer core. Alternatively, the irreversible thermochromic pigment capsules can include an inner core having a color destroying agent and a wax, an outer core surrounding the inner core and comprising a color changing dye and a color activator for activating the color changing dye, and a shell surrounding the outer core. Written marks made with the irreversible thermochromic inks can be rendered a different color or substantially colorless by application of a sufficient amount of heat to melt or substantially liquefy the wax in the irreversible thermochromic pigment capsules.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to polyols having resistance to hydrocarbons and articles made therefrom. More specifically, embodiments of the invention generally relate to hydrophilic polyester-polycarbonate polyols having resistance to hydrocarbons at high temperatures and articles made therefrom. The novel hydrophilic polyester-polycarbonate polyols described herein may be used in adhesive or elastomer applications requiring enhanced oil and/or diesel resistance. The disclosed polyols are liquid at room temperature, which facilitates processing into polyurethane products As described herein, an elastomer made from such hydrophilic polyester-polycarbonate polyols and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) retained >90% of tensile strength after 500 hours ageing at 121 degrees Celsius. A comparative example made from a polyester polyol retained 50% of tensile strength under similar conditions.

Abstract: Provided are retort inks containing binder, colorant and carrier, where the cured ink has a bond strength to a layer of retort material of at least about 500 g/2.54 cm before retorting and/or the binder has an endotherm of 0.6 J/g or less or after retorting a bond strength of at least about 375 g/2.54 cm or destruct strength. Laminate plies carrying the ink and retorts using the ink also are provided.

Abstract: A solventless two component laminating adhesive comprising a Part A prepolymer and a Part B curative. The prepolymer comprises a lower molecular weight polyether polyol and a higher molecular weight polyether polyol. The laminating adhesive can be applied to flexible films with high oxygen transfer rate to form flexible packaging, particularly for fresh produce, such as pre-prepared salads and other green leaf products.

Abstract: Whereas, conventionally, ashing had been used at the time of removal, the present invention provides a material for forming an organic hard mask that can be removed by an alkaline aqueous solution, and thus can be expected to reduce damage to the substrate at the time of the removal. A composition for forming an organic hard mask layer comprising: a polymer (A) including a structural unit of Formula (1) and a structural unit of Formula (2); a crosslinkable compound (B) including at least two of blocked isocyanate groups, methylol groups, or C1-5 alkoxymethyl groups; and a solvent (C), wherein an organic hard mask layer obtained from the composition for forming an organic hard mask layer is used at the lowest layer in a lithography process using a multi-layer film, wherein R1 to R4 have the same definition as ones in the specification.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crosslinkable one-component lamination adhesive containing a) 25 to 80 wt % of polyester prepolymers, polyether prepolymers, and/or polyurethane prepolymers that comprise at least two crosslinkable silane groups, b) 75 to 20 wt % organic solvent having a boiling point of up to 130° C., c) 0 to 15 wt % additives, the prepolymer having a molecular weight from 2000 to 30,000 g/mol, wherein the viscosity of the adhesive is between 50 and 20,000 mPas (per DIN ISO 2555) measured at 15 to 45° C., and the crosslinked adhesive has a glass transition temperature from ?10 to 30° C.

Abstract: A two part construction sealant or adhesive is provided with the properties of non-sag, low modulus, high elongation, and good paint adhesion. The sealant or adhesive is prepared using at least one of a secondary amine or an acrylate monomer, and a diol, triol and/or tetrol having a nominal weight average molecular weight of between 1,000 and 6,000 in the base component of the formulation, and aromatic diisocyanate monomer or polyisocyanate and an isocyanate terminated prepolymer of aromatic diisocyanate or polyisocyanate and polyol in the activator component, the components of Part A to Part B mixed at a weight ratio of 5:1 to 1.8:1.

Abstract: Non-aqueous, liquid coating compositions which contain at least one polyurethane resin B with blocked isocyanate groups and at least one binder C with functional groups reactive towards the blocked isocyanate groups of B, wherein the at least one polyurethane resin B is present as particles having a melting temperature of 40 to 160° C.

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

Abstract: A protective sealant composition that is useful for sealing a colorant to a substrate, such as carpet. The protective sealant composition is formulated such that, upon drying, the composition forms a topcoat on the surface of the substrate, with the topcoat having a hard component and a soft component. The composition provides a durable protection against color fading and resoiling to the applied colorant, as well as to the rest of the surface of the substrate. The composition also provides wear resistance to the carpet by reducing the amount that the widths of the top ends of carpet fibers increase when subjected to wearing.

Abstract: A composition for treating carpets. The composition seals and protects a portion of a polyester carpet to which a colorant is applied such that, after the polyester carpet is walked on by 30,000 steps and vacuumed by 600 strokes, the ?ECMC (1:c=2:1) of the portion of the polyester carpet to which the colorant is applied is less than about 6.0. The ?CCMC of the portion of the polyester carpet to which the colorant is applied is less than about ?3.0 D. The composition imparts wear resistance to a nylon carpet such that an average width of free ends of carpet fibers that form the nylon carpet increases by less than about 10% when the nylon carpet is subjected to a simulated wear test that includes contacting the carpet fibers to a steel beating bar, covered with nylon, in a drum rotating at thirty-five rotations/minute for seventy-two hours.

Abstract: A protective sealant composition that is useful for sealing a colorant to a substrate, such as carpet. The protective sealant composition is formulated such that, upon drying, the composition forms a topcoat on the surface of the substrate, with the topcoat having a hard component and a soft component. The composition provides a durable protection against color fading and resoiling to the applied colorant, as well as to the rest of the surface of the substrate. The composition also provides wear resistance to the carpet by reducing the amount that the widths of the top ends of carpet fibers increase when subjected to wearing.

Abstract: The method of manufacturing a polyurethane resin includes subjecting a (meth)acryloyl(oxy) group-containing polyurethane resin and a hydroxyl group-containing thiol to a Michael addition reaction in a solvent to provide a hydroxyl group-containing polyurethane resin.

Abstract: A coating composition including a hydrophobic first aliphatic polyisocyanate, a second aliphatic polyisocyanate including a hydrophilic portion, a polyester polyol, a hydrophilic polyol, and a fluorinated polyol compound is disclosed. A coated substrate including a topcoat including the composition is also disclosed. Methods of forming the topcoat on a substrate are also disclosed.