Abstract: A mixture comprising (a) one or more liquid UV absorbers, with the proviso that Tinuvin 384-2 as a liquid UV absorber is excluded, (b) one or more branched polymers comprising stabilizing groups, (c) optionally one or more further additions. Use of such a mixture for stabilizing inanimate organic materials against the effect of light, oxygen and/or heat. Inanimate organic materials comprising at least one such mixture, and also articles produced from such inanimate organic materials. Methods of stabilizing inanimate organic materials against the effect of light, oxygen and/or heat by adding to said inanimate organic materials at least one such mixture in an effective amount.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising (a) at least one hydroxyl-containing compound (A), (b) at least one compound (B) having free and/or blocked isocyanate groups, and (c) at least one catalyst (C) for the crosslinking of silane groups, one or more constituents of the coating composition containing hydrolyzable silane groups, wherein the coating composition contains a water scavenger as further constituent (D).

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide carboxyl group-containing polyurethanes that have small curing warpage and can give cured products having excellent electrical insulating properties and flexibility, curable compositions that contain the carboxyl group-containing polyurethane and can give cured products having good electrical insulating properties, cured products obtained from the compositions, flexible circuit boards covered with the cured products, and processes for manufacturing flexible circuit boards. The carboxyl group-containing polyurethane is obtainable from materials including a (poly)carbonate polyol (a), a polyisocyanate (b) and a carboxyl group-containing polyol (c). The (poly) carbonate polyol includes an organic residue derived from a dimer diol and an organic residue derived from a polyol having a C10-20 alicyclic structure.

Abstract: A compound for protection of an object from a blast or shock wave. The compound include a matrix material and at least a first and second sets of inclusions in the matrix material that differ in size, quantity, shape and/or composition in a direction through the impact-absorbing material, the combination of which contributes to the ability of the material to exhibit at least one property that changes as the inclusions are deformed in response to a blast or shock wave.

Abstract: A phase change ink composition including a carrier; a colorant; and an acidic wax which is present in an amount of 0.1 to less than about 6 percent by weight based on the total weight of the phase change ink composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyamideimide-based film coating composition free from any restricted substance or a substance which might possibly be a restricted one such as N-methyl pyrrolidone and N-ethyl pyrrolidone and capable of replacing a conventional coating composition using a solvent such as N-methyl pyrrolidone. The polyamideimide-based film coating composition of the present invention is a polyamideimide-based film coating composition comprising a polyamideimide resin and a solvent, the polyamideimide resin being dissolved as a binder in the solvent, wherein the solvent contains ?-butyrolactone and cyclopentanone, and a volume of ?-butyrolactone is 50% by volume or more compared to a total volume of ?-butyrolactone and cyclopentanone.

Abstract: The invention is a two-part composition comprising: A) in one part (i) one or more isocyanate functional prepolymers; and B) in a second part (ii) one or more compounds having isocyanate reactive groups; (iii) one or more fillers selected such that the composition is nonconductive; (iv) one or more catalysts for the reaction of isocyanate groups with active hydrogen containing compounds wherein either or both of the one or more isocyanate functional prepolymers and the one or more compounds having isocyanate reactive groups have solid organic particles grafted thereto such that the composition contains from about 6 to about 13 percent by weight of the total composition of solid organic particles. In a preferred embodiment, the second part comprises from about 35 to about 65 percent by weight of one or more compound having isocyanate reactive groups which have solid organic particles grafted to the backbone.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a radiation curable binder, comprising the reaction product of a polyisocyanate having 3 free isocyanate moieties with an acrylate having isocyanate-reactive groups and a component selected from the group consisting of a C12-C22 carboxylic acid having one isocyanate-reactive group or a C12-C22 fatty alcohol. The present invention is furthermore related to a radiation curable printing ink, comprising said binder, at least one diluent, at least one pigment, and optionally additives, as well as to a process of preparing said radiation curable binder. Said binder or said printing ink can be used in offset printing or letterpress printing.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a binder for inks and for use in producing an inkjet printing ink that has both good ink dischargeability and blend stability. A method for producing a binder for inkjet printing inks, the binder containing a hydrophilic-group-containing urethane resin (A), an acetylene compound (B), and an aqueous medium (C), includes step (1) of allowing Ga polyol (a1) containing a hydrophilic-group-containing polyol to react with a polyisocyanate (a2) in an organic solvent or in the absence of a solvent and feeding the organic solvent as needed to prepare an organic solvent solution [I], step (2) of mixing the organic solvent solution [I] with the acetylene compound (B) and the aqueous medium (C) to prepare a mixture [II], and step (3) of removing the organic solvent contained in the mixture [II].

Abstract: A urethane-based pressure-sensitive adhesive including a polyurethane-based resin, in which: the polyurethane-based resin includes a polyurethane-based resin obtained by curing a composition containing a polyol (A) and a polyfunctional isocyanate compound (B); and the polyol (A) contains a polyol (A1) having 3 OH groups and a number-average molecular weight Mn of 8,000 to 20,000. The urethane-based pressure-sensitive adhesive is excellent in reworkability, initial wettability, and transparency, and is preferably excellent in adhesive residue-preventing property, that preferably has a large wetting rate, and that is preferably prevented from showing external appearance unevenness due to orange peel. Also provided is a surface protective film using such urethane-based pressure-sensitive adhesive in its pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. Further provided is an optical member or electronic member to which such surface protective film is attached.

Abstract: A polyurethane polymer comprising from 35% to 90% (w/w) of a poly (C2-4-alkylene oxide) based on the total weight of the polymer wherein not less than 60% by weight of the poly (C2-4-alkylene oxide) is polyethylene oxide and wherein at least 5% of the poly (C2-4-alkylene oxide) based on the total weight of the polymer is incorporated in lateral chains and which contains 10 to 180 milliequivalents of add groups for each 100 gm polymer when the polyurethane contains from 35 to 45% by weight poly (C2-4-alkylene oxide), e.g. a polymer made by reacting dimethylolpropionic acid, cyclohexane dimethanol, polypropylene glycol (1000), N-methyl pyrrolidone and an ?,?-diydroxy polyethylene glycol obtainable from 2,4-toluene diisocyanate, methoxy polyethylene glycol (750) and diethanolamine.

Abstract: A surface treatment solution for autodeposition coating treatment of a metallic material, which is an aqueous solution comprising at least one tannin, at least one crosslinking agent having a crosslinking group capable of thermosetting reaction with a phenolic hydroxyl group and/or a phenolic nucleus, ferric ions, soluble type elemental fluorine, and an oxidizing agent, wherein the solids mass concentration ratio of the tannin to the crosslinking agent is in the range of from 1:1 to 1:10, the molar concentration of the soluble type elemental fluorine is at least 3-fold the molar concentration of the ferric ions, and the pH of the solution is from 2 to 6.

Abstract: High green strength reactive hot melt adhesives are prepared using relatively low levels of reactive acrylic, and may be prepared with liquid crystalline or crystalline diols.

Abstract: A catalyst system which is suitable for catalyzing the production of polyurethane systems is provided. The catalyst system contains a metal salt of a carboxylic acid to whose carbonyl carbon a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon radical is bound, with the proviso that the carboxylic acid does not have exclusively a single ethyl or n-propyl branch in the 2 position.

Abstract: A polyurethane compound is disclosed, comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate and one or more polyols including at least one polytetramethylene ether glycol and polyethylene wax. The latter two ingredients greatly enhance abrasion resistance of the compound, making the compound particularly suitable for use as an outsole of footwear for rugged use applications.

Abstract: The instant invention is a coating system, a coating composition, a coating layer, a coated substrate, a method for producing a coating composition, a method for forming a coating layer, a method for making a coated substrate, and a method for healing a coated substrate. The coating system according to the present invention comprises (a) one or more natural oil derived polyols having an average of 3 or more hydroxyl groups per molecule, a number average molecular weight in the range of 300 to 3000 Daltons, a Tg in the range of from less than 0° C.; and (b) one or more polyisocyanates.

Abstract: A method of forming ionically-charged, colorant nanoparticles involves forming in-situ ionically-charged polyurethane monomers, and forming an emulsion including the ionically-charged polyurethane monomers and a colorant nanoparticle. The method further involves polymerizing or crosslinking the ionically-charged polyurethane monomers in the emulsion, where the polymerizing or crosslinking chemically attaches the ionically-charged polyurethane monomers to a surface of the colorant nanoparticle to form an ionically-charged encapsulation layer on the surface.

Abstract: Electrochemical cell comprising (A) at least one anode as component (A), (B) at least one cathode as component (B), (C) at least one non-aqueous electrolyte as component (C), (D) at least one separator positioned between anode (A) and cathode (B), as component (D), characterized in that separator (D) is manufactured from at least one polyimide selected from branched condensation products of (a) at least one polycarboxylic acid having at least 3 COOH groups per molecule or an anhydride or ester thereof, and (b) and at least one compound, selected from (b1) at least one polyamine having on average more than two amino groups per molecule and (b2) at least one polyisocyanate having on average more than two isocyanate groups per molecule.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising (A) at least 5% by weight of en organic prepolymer P having at least two water-crossilnkable organosilicon end groups, (B) 0.01% to 3.0% by weight of boric acid and/or bone ester, and (C) 0.01% to 3.0% by weight of an amine component. Additionally disclosed is a method for the curing of these compositions and also the use of boric acid and/or boric esters and an amine component a condensation catalyst.

Abstract: A two-part adhesive includes an A side, a B side, at least one of a polyurethane prepolymer and a diisocyanate, a polyol, a catalyst, and an adhesion promoter. The polyurethane prepolymer or diisocyanate is present in the A side from about 50% to 100% by weight of the A side composition. The polyol is present in the B side from about 52% to about 98% by weight of the B side composition. The catalyst is present in the B side from about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of the B side composition. The adhesion promoter is present in at least one of the A side composition and the B side composition from about 10% to about 50% by weight of the two-part adhesive. A ratio of isocyanate groups in the A side to hydroxyl groups in the B side is greater than 1.5:1.

Abstract: Thermochromic coatings are improved by mixing thermochromic capsules with polymer resins in a manner that imparts shelf stability to flowable precursors that may be cured quickly using dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid and/or other acid catalysts to form relatively hard coatings that are capable of withstanding machine operations, such as the operations needed to make beverage can lids, bottle caps, pull tabs and the like.

Abstract: A polyurethane or polyurea coating composition for use in protecting a leading edge substrate on an airfoil, such as aircraft wings, rotor blades and propeller blades, against liquid or solid particle erosion, the composition made from an isocyanate-terminated prepolymer and curing agents, such as polyaspartic esters, aldimines and ketimines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adhesive material, especially an electrically and/or thermally and/or radiation-curing or curable adhesive material, having at least one adhesive constituent and/or adhesive matrix, and moreover having at least one additive in the form of a carbon material, especially based on carbon nanomaterials and/or carbon micromaterials, present in the adhesive constituent and/or adhesive matrix. The invention further relates to a method for producing, activating and/or curing an adhesive material. Finally the invention also relates to a method for adhesively bonding two substrates.

Abstract: A resin composition includes: a polyol (A) having at least two OH groups; a polyfunctional isocyanate compound (B); a catalyst (C); and a compound (D) that undergoes keto-enol tautomerization, in which: a content ratio of the polyfunctional isocyanate compound (B) with respect to 100 parts by weight of the polyol (A) is 1 part by weight to 100 parts by weight; and the catalyst (C) includes an iron-based compound containing iron as an active center thereof. The resin composition can serve as a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition for forming a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer containing a polyurethane-based resin. Also provided are a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet and a surface protective film each including such pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.

Abstract: A fiber composite material obtainable by (a) mixing the components of a multi-component agent immediately before use, wherein component A of the multi-component agent contains at least one compound having two or more isocyanate groups, component B of the multi-component agent contains at least one compound which has at least two reactive groups selected from hydroxyl groups, thiol groups, primary amino groups and secondary amino groups and is simultaneously free from epoxy groups, and at least one of the components of the multi-component agent contains at least one epoxide prepolymer, (b) introducing the resulting application preparation into a mold in which fibers and optionally further additives are present, the resulting mixture containing at least one latent hardener for epoxide prepolymers, (c) pre-curing the resulting mixture at a temperature from 5° C. to 90° C., and (d) then finally curing the pre-cured fiber composite material at temperatures from 100° C. to 240° C.

Abstract: A non-aqueous pigment ink which suppresses show-through and improves the print density in printed items, and also exhibits excellent storage stability. The non-aqueous pigment ink comprises a pigment, a non-aqueous solvent, and non-aqueous resin dispersion particles having a pigment dispersion capability, wherein the non-aqueous resin dispersion particles comprise a urethane-modified alkyd resin formed from an oil-modified alkyd resin and/or fatty acid-modified alkyd resin having an oil length of not less than 50% by mass into which urethane groups have been introduced, and the urethane-modified alkyd resin is prepared by bonding an amino alcohol to double bonds within the oil-modified alkyd resin and/or fatty acid-modified alkyd resin, and then reacting the amino alcohol with a polyvalent isocyanate compound to introduce the urethane groups.

Abstract: An ink jet ink contains a pigment and a polyurethane polymer. The polyurethane polymer contains units derived from a polyisocyanate, a polyol, a compound having a carboxy group, and a compound having a sulfo group, and an acid value of the polyurethane polymer is 20 mgKOH/g or more and 100 mgKOH/g or less.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel copolycarbonates containing repeating units A and B respectively of the formulae: (A) —[R1OC(?O)O]—, and (B) —[(R2O)n-C(?O)—O]—, wherein the molar ratio of units (A) to units (B) is in the range of from about 9:1 to about 1:9, and wherein R1 is a divalent C8 to C12 alicyclic group, and R2 is ethylene or propylene, and n is an integer ranging from 4 to 40. Also disclosed are silicone hardcoat compositions containing the copolycarbonates and their derivatives. Upon cure, these silicone hardcoat compositions exhibit improved flexibility as compared to that of the conventional hardcoats while at the same time maintain the abrasion resistance of conventional silicone hardcoats.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyurethanes including a reaction product of components including: (a) about 1 equivalent of at least one polyisocyanate; (b) about 0.05 to about 1 equivalents of at least one branched polyol having 4 to 18 carbon atoms and at least 3 hydroxyl groups; (c) about 0.01 to about 0.3 equivalents of at least one polycarbonate diol; and (d) about 0.1 to about 0.9 equivalents of at least one polyol different from the branched polyol and having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, wherein the reaction product components are essentially free of polyether polyol and the reaction components are maintained at a temperature of at least about 100° C. for at least about 10 minutes; compositions, coatings and articles made therefrom and methods of making the same.

Abstract: A biodegradable component for a package for storing and dispensing a cosmetic product or a beauty care product is made from compressed fibrous biomass bound by a cosmetically compatible and compostable binder in a mold having a sidewall draft angle of 0 to 30 degrees.

Abstract: An ink composition includes: a graft polymer having a graft main chain having at least one selected from the group consisting of a urethane structure and a urea structure, and a graft side chain including the following Structure Gs; a polymerizable compound; and a polymerization initiator, wherein the polymerizable compound comprises a monofunctional polymerizable compound, and a total content of the monofunctional polymerizable compound in the ink composition is 50% by mass or more with respect to a total content of the polymerizable compound, and wherein the Structure Gs comprises a structure having three or more repeating units, each of which is formed from an atomic group selected from the group consisting of a carbon atom, a hydrogen atom, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom and a halogen atom, and in which an SP value of the repeating units is from 17 (MPa)1/2 to 20 (MPa)1/2.

Abstract: A problem is to provide, in the field of polyhydroxy polyurethane resins the development of applications of which has not moved ahead by conventional technologies, a self-crosslinking polyhydroxy polyurethane resin, which enables to provide products, such as imitation leathers, excellent in abrasion resistance, chemical resistance, heat resistance and the like, and moreover, which is useful from the view point of a reduction in greenhouse gas, contains carbon dioxide incorporated and fixed therein, and is responsive to environmental conservation.

Abstract: A photochromic composition for making optical materials comprising a polyurethane prepolymer formed by combining an isocyanate and a compound having an active hydrogen containing group, a polysilsequioxane and a photochromic compound. The photochromic composition may also include a monomer that has both an active hydrogen containing group and an unsaturated group. The polysilsesquioxane is incorporated as a copolymer and/or as a polysilsequioxane-chemically modified polyurethane.

Abstract: Disclosed are oligomeric phosphonates including oligophosphonates, random or block co-oligo(phosphonate ester)s and co-oligo(phosphonate carbonate)s produced using a condensation process terminated with hydroxyl, epoxy, vinyl, vinyl ester, isopropenyl, isocyanate groups, and the like. These materials can be used as a reactive additive to other polymers, oligomers or monomer mixtures to impart flame resistance without diminishing melt processability which is important in the fabrication of polymers for many applications.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a light-shielding material for use in optical instrument and having a light-shielding coat with a broad low-gloss region while maintaining the physical properties, such as a light-blocking property, necessary for light-shielding coat. In this method for manufacturing a light-shielding material comprising a light-shielding coat formed on the substrate, a coating liquid is prepared containing at least a binder resin, black fine particles and a matting agent having a variation coefficient of 20 or larger. Next, this coating liquid is coated on the substrate and dried to form a light-blocking coat.

Abstract: To provide an ink jet ink that produces an image having high optical density, scratch resistance, and highlighter resistance, has excellent ink ejection stability, and can reduce image deflection caused by face wetting. The ink jet ink contains a polyurethane polymer and a self-dispersing pigment. The polyurethane polymer has units derived from a polyisocyanate, a polyol having no acid group, and a diol having an acid group. The molar ratio of the percentage of the urethane bond in the polyurethane polymer to the percentage of the urea bond in the polyurethane polymer is 85.0/15.0 or more and 100.0/0 or less.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a selectively-releasable adhesive includes a base adhesive compound and a releasing compound that is blended with the base adhesive compound, the releasing compound being capable of decreasing the adhesive strength of the base adhesive compound when a releasing agent is applied to the selectively-releasable adhesive.

Abstract: A titanium-oxo-chelate catalyst formulation, comprising: (i) at least one compound of the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11 and R12 independently of each other are for example hydrogen, halogen, C1-C20alkyl, C6-C14aryl which is unsubstituted or substituted; or R1, R2 and R3 and/or R4, R5 and R6 and/or R7, R8 and R9 and/or R10, R11 and R12 together with the C-atom to which they are attached each form a C6-C14aryl group which is unsubstituted or substituted; or R1 and R2 and/or R4 and R5 and/or R7 and R8 and/or R10 and R11 together with the C-atom to which they are attached form a 5- to 7-membered carbocyclic ring; at least one chelate ligand compound of the formula (IIa), (IIb) or (IIc), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are defined as above for formula (I), is suitable as photolatent catalyst formulation for polymerizing compounds, which are capable to crosslink in the presence of a Lewis acid.

Abstract: A mechanochromic coating composition is disclosed comprising a binder composition and a crystalline mechanophore. The mechanophore changes color upon application of a mechanical load to the coating composition.

Abstract: The decorative sheet includes a surface protection layer and a substrate at least, the surface protection layer being provided on the substrate, in which the surface protection layer consists of a cured material of an ionizing radiation curable resin composition at least containing a urethane(meth)acrylate with a polycarbonate skeleton (A) and a multi-functional (meth)acrylate (B) in a mass ratio ((A)/(B)) of (98/2)-(70/30).

Abstract: A composition for production of a prepreg for manufacture of thermoset composite laminates, a method for the production of a prepreg, the prepreg, and a thermoset glass fiber reinforced composite laminate manufactured by curing the prepreg. The composition includes unsaturated polyesters or vinylesters, a catalyst, a thickening agent, and a crosslinking initiator. A first component of the unsaturated polyesters or vinylesters includes reactive groups that react with the thickening agent. A second component of the unsaturated polyesters or vinylesters does not include any groups that react with the thickening agent. The composition also includes a polyether polyol.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to polymeric compositions comprising a biodegradable copolymer that possesses shape-memory properties and implantable devices (e.g., drug-delivery stents) formed of materials (e.g., a coating) containing such compositions. The polymeric compositions can also contain at least one non-fouling moiety, at least additional biocompatible polymer, at least one biobeneficial material, at least one bioactive agent, or a combination thereof. The polymeric compositions are formulated to possess good mechanical, physical and biological properties. Moreover, implantable devices formed of materials comprising such compositions can be delivered to the treatment site in a conveniently compressed size and then can expand to dimensions appropriate for their medical functions.

Abstract: In various embodiments a urethane/molecular rebar formulation comprising a specific composition is disclosed. The composition comprises a urethane polymer or prepolymer/discrete carbon nanotube formulation. Utility of the urethane/molecular rebar composition includes improved foams and adhesives.

Abstract: A polyurethane or polyurea coating composition for use in protecting a leading edge substrate on an airfoil, such as aircraft wings, rotor blades and propeller blades, against liquid or solid particle erosion, the composition made from a polyisocyanate and curing agents, such as polyaspartic esters, aldimines and ketimines, polyamines and polyols or mixtures thereof with optional flatting agent for matte coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation method of polyurethaneurea elastic fiber, particularly a preparation method of high heat-resistant elastic fiber which retains unique physical properties of elastic fiber under the high temperature process. The polyurethaneurea elastic fiber of the present invention is characteristically prepared without using 1 functional mono-alcohol generally used to regulate the reaction speed and side-reaction during the prepolymer reaction to produce elastic fiber having excellent heat-resistance particularly for the dyeing processing or re-dyeing of polyester but using ethylenediamine alone as a chain extender for the polymerization. To reduce gel formation in polymer after the secondary polymerization and to regulate change of viscosity in the course of process, the ratio of the chain extender amine to the terminal group of prepolymer of the first polymerization is increased.

Abstract: A urethane resin adhesive composition includes a urethane resin including at least two types of multi-functional polyols, at least one type of multi-functional isocyanate, and a thermo-sensitive catalyst functioning catalytically at a temperature greater than or equal to a predetermined temperature in a range greater than or equal to 20° C. and less than or equal to 90° C. The multi-functional polyol includes a first multi-functional polyol having a number average molecular weight greater than or equal to 50 and less than or equal to 800, and a second multi-functional polyol having a number average molecular weight greater than or equal to 1,000 and less than or equal to 4,000. Average OH values of the first multi-functional polyol and the second multi-functional polyol are greater than or equal to 150 and less than or equal to 800.

Abstract: A coating on at least a portion of an implantable medical device includes a polymer and an agent that inhibits the formation of biofilms. The agent inhibiting the formation of a biofilm includes a quorum sensing inhibitor (QSI), a biofilm dispersing agent (BDA) or both. The agent may also be delivered via an actuator associated with the implantable medical device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a mineral fibre-containing composite and the novel mineral fibre-containing element produced by that method.

Abstract: A polyamide-imide resin composition according to embodiment of the present invention, including a polyamide-imide resin obtained by causing acid components (A) containing a dimer acid and a polyisocyanate component (B) to react with each other, wherein a ratio of the dimer acid in the acid components (A) is 3 mol % to 55 mol %.

Abstract: The invention relates to two-component liquid coating composition comprising: A) at least one compound with functional groups reactive towards reactive functional groups of cross-linking agent B), B) at least one cross-linking agent with reactive functional groups and C) at least one catalyst compound having at least one urethane and/or at least one urea group and at least one tertiary amine group, said catalyst compound is present as particles having a melting temperature of 40 to 180° C.