Abstract: The present invention discloses a resin composition containing an isocyanurate ring-containing urethane (meth)acrylate compound A, an isocyanurate ring-containing tri(meth)acrylate compound B, and a triazine ultraviolet light absorber C, wherein the isocyanurate ring-containing urethane (meth)acrylate compound A contains a compound A-1 having a specific structure, and the isocyanurate ring-containing tri(meth)acrylate compound B contains a compound B-1 having a specific structure.

Abstract: A leuco polymer includes a leuco monomer and an alkene. The leuco polymer has a molecular weight of at least 500 and is obtainable by polymerization of the leuco monomer and one or more alkene co-monomers. The leuco monomer consists of an alkene covalently bound to a leuco moiety and the leuco monomer has a molar extinction coefficient at a wavelength in the range 400 to 750 nm of less than 1000 M?1cm?1. The alkene monomer(s) have a molar extinction coefficient at a wavelength in the range 400 to 750 nm that is less than 100 M?1cm?1. Methods of making the leuco polymer, laundry care compositions comprising the leuco polymer and methods of treating textiles with such laundry care compositions.

Abstract: The use of an amidine of formula (I) and/or a conversion product thereof as a catalyst for the crosslinking of a composition based on silane group-containing polymers. The amidine of formula (I) and the conversion products thereof are essentially odorless at room temperature and non-volatile and accelerate the crosslinking of the composition very well without impairing the storage stability of the composition, and are very compatible in the composition. As a result, the compositions do not have a tendency to separate, migrate or evaporate the catalyst.

Abstract: Ink and coating compositions, printing and coating processes, and printed and coated substrates utilizing a polymerizable composition comprising one or more di-activated vinyl compounds, with the proviso that said a di-activated vinyl compound is not a cyanoacrylate. Exemplary compositions include methylene malonates, methylene ?-ketoesters, methylene ?-diketones, dialkyl disubstituted vinyls, and dihaloalkyl disubstituted vinyls. Exemplary compositions are polymerizable at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: A method for producing an optical material includes a predetermined compound (a), compound (b), compound (c), compound (d), and compound (e). The method minimizes the occurrence of a defect where peeling traces are left on a lens. The first to the fifth step minimizes the defect where peeling traces are left. First: dissolving the compound (b) into the compound (a) to obtain a first solution. Second: adding the compound (e) to the first solution obtained in the first step and then mixing to obtain a second solution not comprising the compound (d). Third: adding the compound (c) to the second solution obtained in the second step to obtain a reaction mixture. Fourth: adding the compound (d) to the reaction mixture obtained in the third step and then mixing to obtain a resin composition for an optical material. Fifth: cast-molding the resin composition and then polymerizing to obtain the optical material.

Abstract: A shape memory polymer (SMP) intraocular lens may have a refractive index above 1.45, a Tg between 10° C. and 60° C., inclusive, de minimis or an absence of glistening, and substantially 100% transmissivity of light in the visible spectrum. The intraocular lens is then rolled at a temperature above Tg of the SMP material. The intraocular device is radially compressed within a die to a diameter of less than or equal to 1.8 mm while maintaining the temperature above Tg. The compressed intraocular lens device may be inserted through an incision less than 2 mm wide in a cornea or sclera or other anatomical structure. The lens can be inserted into the capsular bag, the ciliary sulcus, or other cavity through the incision. The SMP can substantially achieve refractive index values of greater than or equal to 1.

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: There is provided a resin composition capable of forming a cured film having excellent light resistance, high transparency, and a high refractive index. A resin composition including: a component (A); a component (B); and a component (C) below, in which the composition is formed into a film and is then heated at 150° C. or higher to achieve a refractive index of 1.65 or higher: the component (A): a triazine compound having at least two nitrogen atoms substituted with a hydroxymethyl group and/or an alkoxymethyl group; the component (B): an ethylene glycol compound having at least one acrylic moiety and having an aromatic group substituted with an organic group or a condensed aromatic group; and the component (C): an acid compound having a pKa of 2 or lower.

Abstract: Not only the applied ink has improved weathering resistance after the printing, but also the ink can be advantageously cured during the printing. A printing method having: an ink application step for applying an ultraviolet curing ink onto a recording medium, wherein the ultraviolet curing ink contains an ultraviolet light absorber having a transmittance with respect to an ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 360 nm or more, which is higher than a transmittance with respect to an ultraviolet light having a wavelength of less than 360 nm; and an ultraviolet light irradiation step for irradiating the ink on the recording medium with an ultraviolet light having a wavelength of from 365 to 410 nm from an LED.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a process for making non-halogenated flame retardant polymeric composites with superabsorbent polymer coated nanoparticles to provide excellent flame retardant property, low toxicity and high loading efficiency. The flame retardant polymeric composites can be used as flame retarding foams, insulation sheeting materials or other composite materials.

Abstract: Curing agents for air-drying alkyd-based resins, coatings, such as paint, varnish or wood stain, inks and linoleum floor coverings, based on an iron/manganese complex containing tetradentate, pentadentate or hexadentate nitrogen donor ligands are disclosed.

Abstract: Ionic liquid (IL)-mediated sol-gel hybrid organic-inorganic materials present enormous potential for effective use in analytical microextraction. One obstacle to materializing this prospect arises from high viscosity of ILs significantly slowing down sol-gel reactions. A method was developed which provides phosphonium-based, pyridinium-based, and imidazolium-based IL-mediated advanced sol-gel organic-inorganic hybrid materials for capillary microextraction. Scanning electron microscopy results demonstrate that ILs can serve as porogenic agents in sol-gel reactions. IL-mediated sol-gel coatings prepared with silanol-terminated polymers provided up to 28 times higher extractions compared to analogous sol-gel coatings prepared without any IL in the sol solution.

Abstract: An improved aqueous acrylic emulsion pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) composition of improved sheer strength includes an aqueous acrylic emulsion including at least one hydrophobic monomer, at least one hydrophilic monomer, and at least one hydrogen bonding monomer; and a peel control additive. The PSA composition is substantially devoid of phosphate-based surfactants.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for coatings which include the reaction product of a reaction system, where the reaction system encompasses at least one prepolymer having isocyanate functional groups, where the prepolymer includes the reaction product of at least one isocyanate and at least one polyol having an hydroxyl functionality of between about 2 and about 6. a sodium silicate solution, at least one isocyanate reactive component having at least one of a hydroxyl and an amine functionality of between about 2 and about 4, at least one intumescent filler, at least one filler, and optionally a suspension agent.

Abstract: Curing agents for air-drying alkyd-based resins, coatings, such as paint, varnish or wood stain, inks and linoleum floor coverings, based on an iron/manganese complex containing tetradentate, pentadentate or hexadentate nitrogen donor ligands are disclosed.

Abstract: Curing agents for air-drying alkyd-based resins, coatings, such as paint, varnish or wood stain, inks and linoleum floor coverings, based on an iron/manganese complex containing tetradentate, pentadentate or hexadentate nitrogen donor ligands are disclosed.

Abstract: Method of producing a thermoplastic polyurethane having a light stabilization useful for ophthalmic applications, comprising combining precursors of a polyurethane and at least one antioxidant, and incorporating therein, either before, during or after polymerization, at least one light stabilizer, said method being characterized in that the antioxidant is benzenepropanoic acid, 3(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-5-methyl-1,1?-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy-2,1-ethanediyl)]ester and the light stabilizer is bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl)-[[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]methyl]butylmalonate together with at least one additional component chosen from among phenol, 2-(5-chloro-2H-benzotriazole-2-yl)-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methyl and 2,2?-methylenebis(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol).

Abstract: Engineering plastics, especially polyamide, are coloured with improved fastness and stability properties using pigment compositions comprising an organic pigment wholly overlaid with a crosslinked (meth)acrylic resin or copolymer thereof. Preference is given to the use of diketopyrrolopyrrole, azo, pteridine, isoindoline and isoindolinone pigments. Processes for the preparation of the pigment compositions are also claimed.

Abstract: An ink set for forming a multilayer of the present invention includes a group of coloring ink compositions which include a yellow, a magenta, a cyan and a black ink composition, and a clear ink composition, wherein each of the coloring ink compositions contain a (component A) radical polymerizable compound, a (component B) radical polymerization initiator and a (component D) coloring agent, and the component A contains a (component A-1) N-vinyl compound and a (component A-2) specific ethylenic unsaturated compound (CTFA), the clear ink composition contains a (component A) radical polymerizable compound, a (component B) acylphosphine oxide-based photoinitiator and a (component C) surfactant, and the relation of 0.1?(Y/X)<1 is satisfied when the content of the radical polymerization initiator in the clear ink composition is X, the content of the radical polymerization initiator in the magenta ink composition is Y.

Abstract: A curing-type coating-agent composition according to the present invention contains: Component (A) including a urethane adduct compound exhibiting weatherability in an amount of from 99 to 65 parts by mass; Component (B) comprising a reaction product between a colloidal silica and an alkoxysilane compound having a maleimide group in an amount of from 1 to 35 parts by mass; a radical-polymerization initiator serving as Component (C) in an amount of from 0.1 to 10 parts by mass; an ultraviolet absorber serving as Component (D) in an amount of from 1 to 12 parts by mass; and an organic solvent serving as Component (E) in an amount of from 10 to 1,000 parts by mass; with respect to a sum of Component (A) and Component (B) being taken as 100 parts by mass. The composition according to the present invention demonstrates excellent wear resistance and weatherability as a coating agent for plastic substrate, or the like, which is employed outside.

Abstract: Curing agents for air-drying alkyd-based resins, coatings, such as paint, varnish or wood stain, inks and linoleum floor coverings, based on an iron/manganese complex containing tetradentat, pentadentate or hexadentate nitrogen donor ligands are disclosed.

Abstract: Nanocomposites comprising a sulfonated telechelic polycarbonate and an organically modified clay are disclosed. The polycarbonate nanocomposites have improved physical and mechanical properties.

Abstract: A moisture-curable polyurethane formulation is provided capable of curing to form a reaction product, having high green strength and being dispensable from a caulking gun. The polyurethane formulation comprises at least one isocyanate-terminated prepolymer, at least one rheology modifier or filler, optionally monomeric/polymeric isocyanate, and at least one urea-based thixotropic additive added to the formulation or formed in situ, to provide greater than 1% of urea groups in the reaction product. A method for making a moisture-curable polyurethane formulation capable of curing to form a reaction product and methods of bonding materials together using the formulation are also provided.

Abstract: Monomers and crosslinkers derived from renewable resources that can be used to produce flexible, microporous, open-celled polymeric foam materials having physical characteristics making them suitable for a variety of uses, are disclosed. Monomer compositions derived from renewable resources, and having short curing times for preparing foam materials from high internal phase emulsions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to materials which are based on organosilicon compounds, are storable with exclusion of water and are crosslinkable to elastomers on ingress of water at room temperature, which comprise organic acids and basic nitrogen or basic phosphorus, to processes for preparation thereof and to moldings produced therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive mass based on polyurethane, wherein the polyurethane is composed of the following starting materials in the specified proportions, said starting materials being reacted catalytically with each other: a) at least one aliphatic or alicyclic polyisocyanate, wherein the functionality thereof is less than or equal to 3 in each case; b) a combination of at least one polypropylene glycol diol and at least one polypropylene glycol triol, wherein the ratio of the number of hydroxyl groups of the diol component to the number of hydroxyl groups of the triol component is less than 10, wherein the ratio of the number of isocyanate groups to the total number of hydroxyl groups is between 0.65 and 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curing agents for air-drying alkyd-based resins, coatings, such as paint, varnish or wood stain, inks and linoleum floor coverings, based on an iron/manganese complex containing tetradentate, pentadentate or hexadentate nitrogen donor ligands.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pigment dispersion liquid including a pigment, a compound having a cyclic urea structure and having an acid group or a basic group, a dispersant, and a solvent. The pigment may be a pigment having a urea structure or an imide structure. The pigment may also be a pigment having a barbituric skeleton.

Abstract: The invention provides a fluorescent polymer fine particle having at least: a polymer particle having a core-shell configuration having a hydrophobic core and a hydrophilic shell; and a fluorescent lanthanoid dye that is integrated with the polymer particle and has a fluorescent lanthanoid cation, wherein a hydrophilic polymer which forms the hydrophilic shell has a polymerizable unit and at least one hydrophilic unit selected from the group consisting of a hydrophilic (meth)acrylamide unit and a hydrophilic vinyl amine unit. The invention further provides a method for forming the fluorescent polymer fine particle having at least dispersing and polymerizing a hydrophobic radical polymerizable monomer in an aqueous solvent in the presence of a radical generator and the presence of a components for forming a hydrophilic polymer which forms the hydrophilic shell; and introducing the fluorescent lanthanoid dye with the polymer particle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer emulsion coating agent, a coating controlled-release fertilizer containing said coating agent, and the method for producing the same. The polymer emulsion coating agent of present invention contains alkyd resin prepolymer with neutralization. The present invention also relates to a coating controlled-release fertilizer, which comprises a fertilizer core and a coating applied thereon, wherein said coating comprises the polymer film containing the polymer emulsion coating agent and optionally the inorganic layer containing inorganic powder outside of the polymer film.

Abstract: A curable resin composition for an ink jet printer including: (A) a bis-allyl-nadi-imide compound defined by the following general formula (1): wherein R1 represents an alkyl group having 2 to 18 carbon atoms, an aryl group, or an aralkyl group; (B) a bismaleimide compound defined by the following general formula (2): wherein R2 represents an alkyl group having 2 to 32 carbon atoms, an aryl group, or an aralkyl group; and (C) a diluent including a polymerizable monomer (C-2) having an acryloyl group and/or a methacryloyl group; and having a viscosity of 150 mPa·s or lower at 25° C.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising an aromatic diamine that is a solid at room temperature and a stabilizing quantity of a hindered amine light stabilizer and its use as a polyurethane curing agent.

Abstract: The instant invention pertains to a concentrated aqueous dispersion of organic light stabilizers with a particle size of less than 1000 nm, prepared by heterophase radical polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers in the presence of the light stabilizers, wherein the weight ratio of light stabilizer to polymeric carrier is greater than 50/100. Another aspect of the invention is a process for the preparation of such aqueous dispersions with high light stabilizer content. Aqueous dispersions prepared according to this process are useful ingredients for adhesives, aqueous emulsions of natural or synthetic rubbers, water based inks or a water based coating compositions, which are consequently also subjects of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ultraviolet-curable composition that inhibits deterioration of a reflective layer during environmental changes in humidity and temperature even when using silicon or a silicon compound for the light reflecting layer, and an optical disc enabling preferable reading and writing of recording signals even during environmental changes in humidity and temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a UV additive for aminoplast resins, to a method for producing a UV additive as well as to uses thereof. Said UV additive contains soluble sterically-hindered nitroxyl compounds in an aqueous aminoplast precondensate. A UV additive for aminoplast resins with several application forms is thus obtained.

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a center, an inner cover layer, and an outer cover layer, wherein the outer cover layer has a color lightness, L*, of 87 or greater following exposure to UV light at an irradiance power of 1.00 W/m2/nm for a period of about 1 hour to about 4 hours, and the cover comprises a polyurea formed from a prepolymer and a curing agent; and a blend of color stabilizers consisting of 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methyl-6-dodecylphenol, 3-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzenepropanoic acid, and 2-[4-((2-Hydroxy-3-dodecyloxypropyl)oxy)-2-hydroxyphenyl]-4,6-bis(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-1,3,5-triazine; wherein each of the color stabilizers is present in an amount of 1.0 to 3.0 percent by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing stabilized compositions based on polyamide. The stabilizer is a phosphorus stabilizer selected from phosphorous acid and hypophosphorous acid. It is introduced before or during the polymerization of the polyamide. The use of these stabilizers prevents foaming phenomena.

Abstract: An optical material, particularly a plastic lens for spectacles, which absorbs almost all UV rays of up to around 400 nm or so and is not too yellow in color, is obtained by adding 2-(2-hydroxy-4-octyloxyphenyl)-benzotriazole to a diethylene glycol bisallylcarbonate monomer, a (thio)urethane monomer or an episulfide monomer, mixing them, and polymerizing the monomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides pigmented inks comprising self-dispersing pigment and an amino-containing compound. The addition of an amino-containing compound to the self-dispersing pigment can improve the reliability and performance of the ink in an inkjet printhead. The present invention also provides methods for making a surface modified pigment comprising associating a self-dispersing pigment with an amino-containing compound having no more than one primary amino group or one secondary amino group.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aromatic polyester which is obtained by condensation polymerization reaction of terephthalic acid, 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid and acylated product obtained by acylation of parahydroxybenzoic acid and hydroquinone with fatty acid anhydride, wherein said aromatic polyester satisfy the following conditions (A) to (D), and the acylation and/or the condensation polymerization reaction are conducted in the presence of heterocyclic organic compound containing at least two nitrogen atoms: (A): Number of moles of a monomer unit derived from parahydroxybenzoic acid (UNIT (1)) is 54-62 moles per 100 moles of UNIT (1), a monomer unit derived from hydroquinone (UNIT (2)), a monomer unit derived from terephthalic acid (UNIT (3)) and a monomer unit derived from 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid (UNIT (4)) in total; (B): Number of moles of UNIT (2) is 19-23 moles per 100 moles of UNIT (1), UNIT (2), UNIT (3) and UNIT (4) in total; (C): The molar ratio of UNIT (3) and UNIT (4), which is

Abstract: A two-component polyurethane sealant composition is described. The polyurethane sealant of the invention exhibits improved resistance to degradation by heat and hot water. The composition of the invention includes a novel hindered amine antioxidant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat transferable protective overcoat comprising a hydroxyphenyl triazine compound in a polymeric binder. Such an overcoat provides UV protection without degrading sunlight protection.

Abstract: A flexible printed board contains an unroughened electrodeposited copper foil, a zinc-based metallic layer provided thereon in an amount of 0.25 to 0.40 mg/dm2, and a polyimide resin layer formed through the imidation of a polyamic acid layer provided on the zinc-based metallic layer.

Abstract: This application discloses amber colored polyesters suitable for packaging food and beverages. The amber polyester compositions provide excellent blockage of UV and visible light over the wavelength ranges of from about 320-550 nm, rendering them suitable for packaging materials sensitive to ultraviolet and visible light over this wavelength range, particularly beer.

Abstract: A procedure for the production of a modified acrylic sheet with high impact resistance, of the type in which a prepolymerization is done of a mix of monomers with a polymer of dissolved dienic monomers. The procedure is done in batches at low temperatures without there being a separation of the polymer of dienic monomers from the rest of the mix. The procedure facilitates obtaining a modified acrylic sheet with high impact resistance whose transmittance is kept after being subjected to an accelerated degradation, and whose impact properties are not reduced more than 50% after said accelerated degradation.

Abstract: An optical material, particularly a plastic lens for spectacles, which absorbs almost all UV rays of up to around 400 nm or so and is not too yellow in color, is obtained by adding 2-(2-hydroxy-4-octyloxyphenyl)-benzotriazole to a diethylene glycol bisallylcarbonate monomer, a (thio)urethane monomer or an episulfide monomer, mixing them, and polymerizing the monomer.

Abstract: A golf ball coating composition is obtained by incorporating in a base resin paint a fluorescent whitening agent which is a 7-triazinylamino-3-phenylcoumarin derivative. A golf ball painted on its cover surface with the coating composition is improved in weather resistance and brightness and minimized in color fading due to diffusion of the whitening agent into the cover.

Abstract: A golf ball comprising a core and a cover layer wherein the cover is formed of a polyurethane composition comprising a prepolymer comprising a saturated diisocyanate and a curing agent, and an optical brightener.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising an aromatic diamine that is a solid at room temperature and a stabilizing quantity of a hindered amine light stabilizer and its use as a polyurethane curing agent.

Abstract: A flame-resistant additive for textile materials and microfiber non-woven fabrics of the artificial-leather type that imparts a high level of fireproofing properties to the textile material treated without negatively affecting the visual and mechanical characteristics, softness to the touch. The flame-resistant additive includes a fireproofing component having a finely divided mixture of melamine and melamine cyanurate and a clay or other adsorbent material such as diatomaceous earth, zeolite, inorganic oxides such as alumina, silica, magnesium oxide or mixtures of inorganic oxides and a binder which includes an aqueous dispersion of an acrylic or maleic polymer or copolymer and a multifunctional cross-linker of the acrylic or maleic polymer or copolymer.