Abstract: Film-forming materials include nonionic metal coordinating structures. Nonionic metal coordinating structures can coordinate metals, such as metal catalysts and metal substrates. Example film-forming materials can be the product of a poly-functional epoxide and a nucleophilic ligand having a nonionic metal coordinating structure, or the product of a poly-functional alcohol and an electrophilic ligand having a nonionic metal coordinating structure.

Abstract: Adhesive and sealant systems on the basis of unsaturated polyester resins, epoxy resins, polyurethane, silane-terminated polymers, vinyl ester resins, acrylates, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl ethers, ethylene-vinyl acetate, ethylene-acrylic acid copolymers, polyvinyl acetates, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, styrene-butadiene rubber, chloroprene rubber, nitrile rubber, butyl rubber, polysulphide, polyethylene, polypropylene, fluorinated hydrocarbons, polyamides, saturated polyesters and copolyesters, phenol-formaldehyde resins, cresol-/resorcinol-formaldehyde resins, urea-formaldehyde resins, melamine-formaldehyde resins, polyimides, polybenzimidazoles or polysulphones and containing 1% to 15% by weight of a hydrophilic fumed silica structurally modified by grinding.

Abstract: The present invention provides manufacturing of and the use of novel diethylene tricarbamide and its condensation reaction products formed by reacting with formaldehyde as wood composite binder resins and in other applications. These resins have thermosetting capabilities and therefore usefulness as binders for wood and other materials with superior resin properties of low cost, colorlessness, exceptionally good binding, and fast curing characteristics, as well as very low formaldehyde emissions. The synthesized novel starting material for the thermosetting resins of the present invention is diethylene tricarbamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pigment granules which contain inorganic filter aids and a process for the production thereof and their use for colouring lime- and/or cement-bound building materials, asphalt, paints, finishes, paper or plastics.

Abstract: A functionalized polymer includes a polymer chain and, bonded thereto, an functional group having the general formula —NHAR1 where A is an oxygen atom, a sulfinyl (thionyl) group, a sulfonyl group, a quaternary phosphonium group, or a secondary amino group and where R1 is a hydrogen atom or a moiety of the general formula —CH2Z where Z is H or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkenaryl, aralkenyl, alkaryl, or aralkyl group. The material can be the reaction product of a living polymer and a compound that includes protected imine functionality. The functional group can interact with particulate filler such as, e.g., carbon black.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-abrasion layer, comprising a mixture of irregular particles of hard material and round particles essentially free of cutting edges embedded in a matrix material and the use thereof for the production of anti-abrasion surfaces on wood materials, decorative paper, or wood fibre sheets printed with patterns for the production of parquet floors, floor laminates, furniture surfaces or work boards and for the production of wear-resistant surface layers on support materials made from metal, glass, ceramics, plastic concrete or other materials.

Abstract: Crosslinked coatings comprising a reaction product of a compound containing two or more active hydrogen groups and a lactide are disclosed, as are substrates coated therewith.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a definitely novel water-based amino resin improving the problems of a butylated amino resin which has excellent physical properties in a coated film but is less liable to be provided with a water base property as compared with a methylated amino resin and a methylated amino resin which is easy to be provided with a water base property but has inferior physical properties in a coated film as compared with a butylated amino resin. The water-based amino resin of the present invention is a water-based amino resin which is a condensation product of an amino compound (a) having no acid functional group, an amino compound having an acid functional group or an amide compound (b) having an acid functional group, formaldehyde (c) and an alcohol (d), wherein an acid functional group originating in the compound (b) is neutralized with a basic compound (e).

Abstract: Melamine-urea-formaldehyde resins may be prepared using processes including a first cook stage, a second cook stage, and a final addition wherein: the molar ratio of formaldehyde to urea and melamine (F:U+M) in the first cook stage is from about 2.0 to about 5.0; and the molar ratio of formaldehyde to urea and melamine (F:U+M) in the second cook stage is from about 1.5 to 3.0; and the molar ratio of formaldehyde to urea and melamine (F:U+M) in the final addition from about 0.4 to 0.70.

Abstract: A process for improving the durability, dimensional stability and surface hardness of a wood body is described, in which an untreated wood body is impregnated with an aqueous solution of A) an impregnating agent from the group consisting of 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4,5-dihydroxyimidazolidin-2-one, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4,5-dihydroxyimidazolidin-2-one modified with a C1-5-alcohol, a polyol or mixtures thereof, 1,3-dimethyl-4,5-dihydroxyimidazolidin-2-one, dimethylolurea, bis(methoxymethyl)urea, tetramethylolacetylenediurea, 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)imidazolidin-2-one, methylolmethylurea or mixtures thereof and B) a catalyst from the group consisting of metal or ammonium salts, organic or inorganic acids and mixtures thereof, and wood and impregnating agent are then caused to react while maintaining humid conditions at elevated temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to melamine resin, wherein it is, in essence, linearly synthesized and is dependent upon the viscosity of the rate of shear. The invention also relates to a method for producing the melamine resin and to the use thereof.

Abstract: The surface reflection is prevented by application of a black paint to an element such as a unit or parts forming an optical system, in particular an inner face of a camera lens tube portion and the end face portion of a lens, or the like. Application of the black paint to the element leads to the formation of a black coating film of from 0.35% to 0.7% that is an extremely low reflectance onto a surface of the element in a wide-ranging wavelength region from 380 nm to 780 nm, regardless of the material thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition containing a particulate solid, an organic medium and/or water and a compound of Formula (1) and salts thereof. Formula 1 wherein R is H or C1-30-optionally substituted hydrocarbyl; or R may be R?C—O (an acyl group where R? is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or an optionally substituted alkyl or aryl); U is oxygen, —NH or —NR??; R?? is a C1-30-optionally substituted hydrocarbyl Y is C2-4-alkyleneoxy; T is the residue of substituted acetic acid or propionic acid; Z is the residue of a polyamine and/or polyimine; W is the residue of an oxide, urea or dibasic acid or anhydride thereof, or mixtures thereof; x is from 2 to 90; and v represents the maximum available number of amino and/or imino groups in Z which does not carry the group R—U—(Y)x-T-.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the continuous production of an aqueous amino formaldehyde resin solution, preferably melamine formaldehyde resin (MF) or urea formaldehyde resin (UF), comprising the steps of a) preparing a reaction mixture of an amino compound and an aqueous formaldehyde, b) adding a catalyst to the reaction mixture, and c) condensation reacting the reaction mixture in the presence of the catalyst, wherein in step a) the amino compound and the formaldehyde are added as a concentrated aqueous solution or as a solid to a total solid content in the reaction mixture of 40-85 wt % (dry weight relative to the total weight of the reaction mixture), wherein in step c) the condensation reaction takes place in a continuous plug flow of the reaction mixture and wherein in step b) the catalyst is continuously added and finely dispersed into the reaction mixture through one or more addition points.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising a cellulose reactive functionalized polyvinylamine first adduct, compositions comprising combinations of the cellulose reactive functionalized polyvinylamine first adduct and cellulose reactive functionalized polyvinylamide second adduct, methods for preparing first adduct and second adduct blends and finally methods of increasing the wet or dry strength of paper by incorporation into the paper furnish or coating a paper or board with said adducts.

Abstract: A method is disclosed of pretreatment and/or precoating of nonabsorbent substrates and/or nonabsorbent support materials, in particular of plastics, metals or glass, for ink printing or inkjet printing with water-based ink with a pretreatment solution and/or coating. The method includes applying at least one initiator which physically or chemically induces a sufficiently rapid reduction of the flowability of the ink to the substrate and/or support material, giving a defined ink distribution.

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: Pulverulent polycondensation products are described, consisting of a) 5 to 95% by weight of a polycondensation product based on an aromatic or heteroaromatic compound (A) having 5 to 10 C atoms or heteroatoms having at least one oxyethylene or oxypropylene radical and one aldehyde (C) selected from the group consisting of formaldehyde, glyoxylic acid and benzaldehyde or mixtures thereof, and b) 5 to 95% by weight of a finely divided mineral carrier material having a specific surface area of 0.5 to 500 m2/g (according to BET as specified in DIN 66 131). The pulverulent polycondensation products according to the invention are outstandingly suitable in construction material mixtures in an amount of from 0.1 to 5% by weight, based on the weight of the construction material. The pulverulent polycondensation products have a number of advantages here, such as, for example, excellent storage stability, good liquefying action at low dosage and industrially simple production.

Abstract: A process for the production of a wood body having increased surface hardness, in which an untreated wood body is impregnated with an aqueous solution of A) an impregnating agent consisting of a 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-4,5-dihydroxyimidazolidin-2-one modified with a C1-5-alcohol, a polyol or mixtures thereof, and B) a catalyst from the group consisting of ammonium or metal salts, organic or inorganic acids or mixtures thereof, dried and then hardened at elevated temperature is described.

Abstract: The present invention discloses density controlled capsule particle and methods for making the same for use in a wide range of consumer and personal care products.

Abstract: A curable organic resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a curable organic resin and (B) 0.01 to 100 parts by weight of a thiocyanato-containing organohydrocarbonoxysilane or an isothiocyanato-containing organohydrocarbonoxysilane represented by the general formula: X—R1—Si(OR2)nR33-n, wherein X is NCS— or SCN—, R1 is an alkylene or alkyleneoxyalkylene group, R2 and R3 are monovalent hydrocarbon groups, and the subscript n is 1, 2, or 3. The curable organic resin composition possesses superior moldability and, when cured, exhibits superior adhesive properties on substrates such as metals.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of radiation-curable resins based on ketone-aldehyde and urea-aldehyde resins.

Abstract: A conductive composition containing a conductive polymer and an ionic liquid. At least part of the conductive polymer is dispersed and/or dissolved in the ionic liquid. In such a conductive composition, at least part of the conductive polymer can be dissolved in the ionic liquid. Thus, the film formability, moldability, and workability of a conductive polymer, which is generally insoluble and infusible, can be increased. More specifically, the invention can provide a conductive composition containing a conductive polymer and an ionic liquid and having high film formability, moldability, and workability.

Abstract: Additives comprising dispersed silica nanoparticles are disclosed. The silica nanoparticles are dispersed in an aminoplast, such as a modified aminoplast formed from the reaction between an aminoplast, a modifying component, and optionally a siloxane. The resulting additives can be added to coating compositions to provide improved mar and/or scratch resistance.

Abstract: Curable urea formaldehyde binder compositions are provided which are useful in coated abrasive and wood engineering applications, in a time released fashion. The time released curable binder compositions include a urea formaldehyde resin and an aryl phosphite in varying concentrations. The curable binder compositions of the present invention provide desirable working times and faster curing times tinder ambient or near ambient conditions.

Abstract: A polymeric material with antistatic properties, characterised by comprising a dispersion of ions within a polymeric matrix containing heteroatoms.

Abstract: The adhesive system for use in binding lignocellulosic materials into a composite product, the adhesive system consisting essentially of a first part and one of (a) a second part; (b) a third part, and (c) both the second part and the third part; the first part being selected from the group consisting of powdered tannins, powdered modified tannins, and mixtures thereof; the second part being a powdered component reactive with the first part and selected from the group consisting of aldehyde polymers, phenolic resoles, modified phenolic resoles, and mixtures thereof; the third part being a liquid polymeric isocyanate, wherein: when the system consists essentially of the first part and (a) the second part, the weight ratio of the first part to the second part is from about 1:99 to about 65:35; when the system consists essentially of the first part and (b) the third part, the weight ratio of the first part to the third part is from about 1:99 to about 65:35; and when the system consists essentially of the fir

Abstract: A polymer scale preventive agent for use in the polymerization of a monomer containing an ethylenic double bond is provided. The agent includes (A) a condensation reaction product obtained by reacting an aldehyde compound and a hydroxynaphthalene-based compound in the presence of a reducing agent, and (B) a polymer compound containing a nitrogen atom. This agent is capable of forming a coating with satisfactory scale prevention properties on inner wall surfaces of a polymerization vessel with a single-stage application, enabling the production process time to be shortened and the productivity and quality of polymeric products improved.

Abstract: A substantially infinitely water-dilutable resole (P:F) resin solution useful for preparing an aqueous binder composition and the related method of its use for making glass fiber products, especially fiberglass insulation.

Abstract: This invention relates to an UV stabilizing additive composition comprising an ortho-hydroxy triazine compound, a hindered hydroxybenzoate compound and optionally a hindered amine compound. This additive composition may be used to stabilize materials from UV radiation. This invention also contemplates a method of stabilizing a material by contacting the material with the UV stabilizing additive composition.

Abstract: The aqueous-based cross-linkable binder composition comprising (A) an aqueous dispersion of an aldehyde-functional polyurethane having a number average molecular weight of more than 1,000 and an average aldehyde functionality of ≧2, which polyurethane comprises ionic and/or non-ionic dispersing groups, and (B) a low-molecular weight aldehyde-reactive cross-linker selected from the group of low-molecular weight polyamines and low-molecular weight compounds comprising at least one group of one of the formulae E1—CHR1—E2 and H—C—(E1E2E3), wherein —E1, —E2 and —E3 are independently chosen from electron-withdrawing groups such as —P(═O)—O—, —CO—, —CN, —SO2—, —NO2 and wherein R1 has the meaning of hydrogen or a hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The presently disclosed invention relates to a phenolic binder comprising a premix of a urea modified phenol-formaldehyde resole resin, a curing agent, and an additive selected from the group consisting of ammonium lignosulfonate, melamine and a melamine derivative. A method for reducing gaseous emissions in the manufacture of fibrous insulation materials is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and a process leading to colorless or light colored aqueous phicinol-formaldelhyde resoles. Unlike previous technologies, these compositions lead to clear storage stable fast curing, high molecular weight resins. These materials are also capable of producing composite wood panels with superior water absorption and thickness swell test results when soaked in water. The invention essentially consists of an aqueous copolymer of phenol, formaldehyde, and a phenolic carboxylate (e.g. salicylic acid). Methylol phenols are formed under alkaline conditions in the presence of metal chelating agents. These are then condensed into a polymer under alkaline, neutral or acidic conditions. The finished aqueous polymer solution is then acidified to the desired pH using a benzoic acid or a phelnol-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: A process for producing amino resin particles includes: a reaction process for obtaining a reaction solution containing an amino resin precursor which is obtained by a reaction of an amino compound with formaldehyde, and having a viscosity in a range of from 2×10−2 Pa·s to 5.8×10−2 Pa·s at a temperature in a range of from 95° C. to 98° C.; an emulsion process for obtaining an emulsion by emulsifying the reaction solution; and a curing process for curing the amino resin precursor in the emulsion state by adding a catalyst to the emulsion. With this producing process, it is possible to readily produce amino resin particles with an essentially uniform particle size (narrow particle size distribution).

Abstract: The invention relates to formulations and methods of manufacturing spray-dried phenol-formaldehyde resin that contain highly reactive phenolic compounds that include resorcinol, alkyl resorcinols, meta-amino phenol or/and phloroglucinol. The powder resin contains 0.02 to 0.09 moles of the free (unreacted) highly reactive phenolic compound per 100 parts of the solids of the dried phenol-formaldehyde resin. The powder resin composition has fast curing property and desirable shelf life for manufacturing wood composite products.

Abstract: The present invention describes the preparation of multifunctional imine-esters and their application as novel crosslinkers for surface coatings. The imine-esters are prepared by reacting a di- or tri-aldehyde with an &agr;-aminoester such as glycine ethyl ester hydrochloride. These novel crosslinkers may then be formulated with polyesters containing maleic anhydride residues to give enamel coating formulations. The enamels may be cured by a 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition mechanism to give carbon-carbon bonds and cyclic structure. Coatings thus prepared have advantages of low toxicity, no formaldehyde evolution, and improved performance.

Abstract: A new pigment for making colored finely divided particles on aminoformaldehyde resin allows to produce particles of substantially uniform particle size and spherical or irregular shape having excellent dispersibility and superior opacity.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion which comprises as a resin component a self-emulsifiable copolymer in which at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and at least one urethane prepolymer having at least one mercapto group and at least one hydrophilic, polar group are bonded by radical polymerization or in which at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, at least one organic polyisocyanate, at least one compound having at least one mercapto group and at least one active hydrogen-containing group and at least one compound having at least one hydrophilic, polar group and at least one active hydrogen-containing group are bonded by urethanization reaction and radical polymerization. The aqueous emulsion is better in storage stability than conventional ones.

Abstract: Solutions of aminotriazine resins at least 30 mol % of whose alkylol groups are etherified with a C1-C16 alkanol in a mono-C1-C4 alkyl glycol of the formula R1—O—(R2—O—)w(R3—O—)x(R2—O—)y(R3—O—)z H.  I where R1 is C1-C4 alkyl, R2 is CH2—CH2 and R3 is and w, x, y and z are an integer from 0 to 10 and at least one of them is other than 0 or in a solvent mixture which consists to the extent of at least 20% by weight a of mono-C1-C4 alkyl glycol of the above formula.

Abstract: A coloring composition for a color filter, which comprises (i) an organic pigment, (ii) a binder, and (iii) a pigment derivative which is an organic pigment to which a sulfonate group and a sulfonamide group are bonded or a salt thereof, is provided, and using the coloring composition, a color filter which manifests excellent coat property, has not special color unevenness and has excellent contrast can be produced.

Abstract: Coating agent for producing an electric insulating coating on an electro steel sheet with good punching quality, weldability, annealing stability and high insulation resistance. Said agent comprises a metal organic and an organic film-forming agent and, optionally, chemically inert inorganic pigments and/or filler and other common additives such as antifoaming agents, leveling agents, catalyzers and the like.

Abstract: An aqueous phenol/formaldehyde resole resin is disclosed having improved speciation. An aqueous extended phenol/formaldehyde and polycarboxylic acid co-binder and low emissions process for making the same are also disclosed. Glass fiber products may be prepared using the co-binder.

Abstract: A photosensitive colored composition for a color filter is described, which comprises (A) a pigment, (B) a binding resin, (C) a radiation-sensitive compound, and (D) a solvent, wherein (A) a pigment contains a pigment having an average particle size of from 0.01 to 0.2 .mu.m represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Y represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkynyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, a carbamoyl group, an alkylcarbamoyl group, an arylcarbamoyl group, or an alkoxycarbonyl group; and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which may be the same or different, each represents an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an aralkyl group, or a carbocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic residue.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a low solvent content type-coating composition by which the resultant coatings with good scuff resistance or water resistance as well as good chipping resistance are produced, while the content of an organic solvent to be used can be much reduced. The low solvent content type-coating composition comprises a polyester oligomer having a hydroxyl group in an amount of 2.0 to 10.0 moles/Kg-resin, a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 300 to 1500, a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 300 to 3000, and a ratio of a weight average molecular weight/a number average molecular weight (Mw/Mn) of 1 to 2.0, an amount of a modifying lactone being 31 to 85%, and an aliphatic hydrocarbon group of C4-22 which is not derived from lactones. The present invention is also to provide a process for coating a low solvent content type-coating composition on, for example, a base coating composition by a wet-on-wet coating.

Abstract: An adhesive composition obtainable by blending a component (C) to components (A) and (B), wherein the weight ratio of (A)/(B) is from 95/5 to 40/60, and the amount of the component (C) is from 5 to 50 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of the components (A) and (B):(A): a condensate of resorcinol and formaldehyde or a condensate of resorcinol, phenol and formaldehyde,(B): an aqueous emulsion containing an ethylene-vinyl acetate-based copolymer and the weight ratio of ethylene/vinyl acetate is from 3/97 to 40/60,(C): a formaldehyde-based hardening agent or a hexamethylenetetramine-based hardening agent.

Abstract: An electrodepositable coating composition is provided comprising (a) an active hydrogen-containing, cationic salt group-containing resin electrodepositable on a cathode; (b) a curing agent for transurethanation, transamidation or transesterification curing like at least a partially capped polyisocyanate curing agent; and (c) a catalytic mixture of bismuth and an amino acid or amino acid precursor. Optionally, an auxiliary acid may be present to increase the effectiveness of the amino acid in the mixture with bismuth.

Abstract: Two-component adhesive-, sealing- or coating compositions are being described which are separately packed, and comprise the component A and the component D, whereby the component A is curing as soon as it gets in touch with water or the component D which contains the curing agent for the component A.The component D can be, or a component B containing an ingredient which is curing at the contact of water, or, possibly, at the contact with the component A, orthe component D can also be a mixture of solid matter and a volatile ingredient which is causing the cross-linking of the component A.The advantage of the novel two-component systems is that the component D is working as a curing agent for the component A, however, a surplus thereof is, or self-curing, or it does not leave a nuissance residue in the cured composition.

Abstract: Water-soluble formaldehyde-free polycondensation products based on amino-s-triazines with at least two amino groups and glyoxylic acid, which contain as further component at least one amino compound and where the molar ratio of amino-s-triazine to glyoxylic acid to amino compound is 1:0.5 to 6.0:0.1 to 2.0. These polycondensation products are excellently suited as additives for aqueous suspensions of inorganic binders, especially cement, lime and gypsum. Building material mixtures which contain these polycondensation products remain workable for a considerably longer time and, in spite of this, also set more quickly.

Abstract: A coating composition characterized in that it contains a compound obtained by reacting an amino resin with an organic polyphosphonic acid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a highly viscous condensation product containing sulfonic acid groups based on amino-s-triazines with at least 2 amino groups and formaldehyde which has a viscosity of 500 to 100,000 cp at 20.degree. C. and a pH value of 8.0 to 13.0 as an aqueous solution with a solids content of 20% by weight. The product is obtainable by (a) condensation of amino-s-triazine, formaldehyde and sulfite in a molar ratio of 1:1.9 to 2.9:0.7 to 1.3 in aqueous solution at a pH value of 9.0 to 12.0 and a temperature of 50.degree. to 90.degree. C. until the sulfite is no longer detectable, and (b) subsequent further condensation at a pH value of 2.0 to 5.0 and a temperature of 50.degree. to 100.degree. C. until the viscosity exhibits the desired value.