Abstract: A coating composition is described comprising a polymerizable resin composition, a non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant having an hydrophilic lipophilic balance ranging from 2 to 6, and a polymerizable surfactant. The surfactants are present at a concentration of greater than 10 wt-% solids. The non-ionic unpolymerizable surfactant and polymerizable surfactant are present at a weight ratio of less than 1.5:1. Also described are articles comprising the cured coating composition. The cured coating exhibits a property of an initially visible simulated fingerprint reducing in visibility within 60 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dendrimer compound capable of improving critical dimension uniformity and DOF (depth of focus) margin, and also provides a composition capable of forming an underlayer film. The dendrimer compound comprises a branched chain having a central aromatic skeleton and amide or ester bond, and is contained in the composition for forming an underlayer film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to insulating material for an electronic device that may inhibit damage to electronic devices by a high temperature curing process, and simultaneously contribute to improvement in reliability of electronic devices. The insulating material for an electronic device comprises soluble polyimide resin comprising a specific repeat unit, and a residual solvent comprising a low boiling point solvent having boiling point of 130 to 180° C., wherein after curing at a temperature of 250° C. or less, the amount of outgassing is 4 ppm or less based on total weight of the soluble polyimide resin, and the amount of outgassing derived from water or alcohol is less than 0.1 ppm.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions of high viscosity organopolysiloxanes can be prepared having a very low content of cyclic siloxanes by condensing low molecular weight alkoxy-functional organopolysiloxanes in aqueous emulsion with an alkylphosphate emulsifier and at least one selected polyoxyethylene non-ionic surfactant.

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: 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) that includes an organic residue derived from a dimer diol, a polyisocyanate (b) and a carboxyl group-containing polyol (c).

Abstract: An encapsulating resin composition is provided, which gives a cured product having heat resistance, light resistance, and flexibility equivalent to those of silicone resins and having a refractive index of 1.57 or greater which is larger than that of epoxy resins. The encapsulating resin composition contains: a high refractive index acrylic-based or methacrylic-based monomer having a refractive index of 1.55 or greater; and a nonfunctional fluorene compound. In a preferred form, each of the high refractive index acrylic-based or methacrylic-based monomer and the nonfunctional fluorene compound has a 9,9-bisphenylfluorene skeleton.

Abstract: A process for polymerizing at least one fluorinated monomer in an aqueous medium in the presence of initiator and polymerization agent to form an aqueous dispersion of particles of fluoropolymer having a fluoropolymers solids content of at least about 10% by weight. The polymerization agent is a combination of fluoropolyether acid or salt thereof and hydrocarbon surfactant. The aqueous medium contains less than about 300 ppm of perfluoroalkane carboxylic acid or salt fluorosurfactants. The process is preferably performed without adding polymer seed prior to polymerization kick-off.

Abstract: The invention relates to aqueous emulsions, a process for the preparation and the use thereof.

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to isocyanate reactive systems which have an internal mold release agents having improved stability. The isocyanate reactive system includes (1) at least one compound containing a plurality of isocyanate-reactive groups and (2) an internal mold release system comprising (a) a carboxylic acid and (b) a compound selected from the group consisting of a fatty polyester, a fatty acid ester and a fatty amide, and a surfactant selected rom the group consisting of ethoxylated alcohols, propoxylated alcohols or blends thereof.

Abstract: Elastomeric silicones, especially elastomeric silicone polyethers, are prepared by combining and reacting (A) an ≡Si—H containing polysiloxane, (B) a mono-alkenyl polyether, (C) an active ingredient such as a vitamin, antimicrobial agent, sunburn prevention agent, astringent, or sex hormone, (D) an &agr;,&ohgr;-unsaturated hydrocarbon, (E) a platinum catalyst, and (F) an oil. The reaction of components (A)-(F) is allowed to continue, forming a crosslinked three-dimensional gelled network of the elastomeric silicone polyether containing the active ingredient and the oil. The compositions are useful in personal and health care applications, personal hygiene, and household cleaning applications.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for producing dispersions of watsoluble vinyl polymers and a stabilizer for carrying out this process. Such water-soluble, particularly cationic vinyl polymers, are employed on a large scale as process expediters for carrying out, for instance, separating processes in water treatment or waste-water purification, respectively, in the paper, coal and ore industries, in oil production or also in the food stuff industry, among others, for floculation, coagulation, retention or dewatering. According to the present invention, water-soluble vinyl polymers are homo- or copolymerized in the presence of a dispersion stabilizer of the invention. The stabilizer consists of a graft copolymer whose backbone is formed by polyethylene oxide and its grafted branches of cationic vinyl monomers. Among others, cationic, hydrophobically modified vinyl monomers can be advantageously employed.

Abstract: This invention relates to 1,2-diol functional polysiloxane emulsions obtained by a variety of polymerization methods. This invention further relates to an organopolysiloxane emulsion comprising an organopolysiloxane polymer having pendant organic diol groups, at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one anionic surfactant, and water. The emulsions of this invention are useful as fiber treatment agents and provide softness and hydrophilicity to fibers treated with the emulsion.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a water-in-oil type polymer emulsion which comprises polymerizing an acrylamide-containing monomer in a water-in-oil type emulsion. The acrylamide is prepared by hydrating acrylonitrile in the presence of a catalytic amount of nitrilehydratase.

Abstract: A composition for surface treatment, which comprises the following components (I), (II) and (III) as essential components:(I) at least one compound capable of forming a coating film with a contact angle of at least 70.degree. against water;(II) a solvent capable of dissolving the component (I); and(III) a solvent having an evaporation rate lower than the component (II).

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for coating a substrate comprising contacting the substrate with a low volatile organics, moisture curable, two-component coating composition comprising an admixture of an A-side and a B-side, said A-side comprising an aliphatic polyisocyanate having an isocyanate index relative to the number of isocyanate-reactive groups in said coating composition of at least about 200, preferably at least about 300, more preferably at least about 500, said B-side comprising a tertiary amine catalyst and optionally an isocyanate-reactive compound selected from the group consisting of monoahls, polyols, imines, oxazolidines, and combinations thereof, said coating composition optionally containing a solvent in an amount of less than about 45%, based upon the weight of the polyisocyanate in said coating composition, said coating composition having a viscosity as measured by ZAHN cup 2 of less than about 200 seconds, said composition being essentially free of any volatile mono- and di-isocyan

Abstract: The invention relates to a neutral nonionic latex comprising:(a) about 5 to about 70 weight percent of a nonionic polymer comprising polymerized free-radically polymerizable nonionic monomer, based upon the total weight of the neutral nonionic latex, wherein the free radically polymerizable nonionic monomer comprises:(i) about 90 to about 99 percent by weight of nonionic alkyl acrylate monomer; and(ii) about 1 to about 10 percent by weight of nonionic amide monomer; wherein the weight percentages of (i) and (ii) are based upon the total weight of (i) plus (ii);(b) about 30 to about 95 weight percent of an aqueous phase, based upon the total weight of the neutral nonionic latex; and(c) about 2 to about 10 weight percent of a nonionic emulsifier based upon the total weight of the nonionic polymer plus the nonionic emulsifier;wherein particles of the nonionic polymer are stabilized by the nonionic emulsifier and dispersed within the aqueous phase.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for coating a substrate which comprises contacting the substrate with a low volatility organic (so-called "low VOC") coating composition having a viscosity as measured by ZAHN cup 2 of less than about 200 seconds and consisting essentially of at least one polyisocyanate prepolymer which is the reaction product of a polyisocyanate with an active hydrogen-containing compound selected from the group consisting of monoahls, polyols, imines, oxazolidines, and combinations thereof, a solvent in an amount of between 0% and 45% by weight based upon the amount of said polyisocyanate in said composition, and a tertiary amine catalyst, said composition being essentially free of any volatile mono- and di-isocyanates, and said composition being moisture curable upon exposure to atmospheric moisture. Also claimed is the coating composition itself.

Abstract: A process for preparing solid polymer blends and composites of controlled porosity in microemulsions containing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic phases. The microemulsions are prepared with surfactant systems that may include a cosolvent as a part thereof, together with a hydrophilic monomer, or monomers, dissolved in the hydrophilic phase of the microemulsion, and a hydrophobic monomer, or monomers, dissolved in the hydrophobic phase. Polymerization of the monomers thus present is carried out to provide highly uniform dispersions of the resulting polymers in each other. The invention allows for the control of the morphology of the blends, the improvement in compatability of otherwise incompatible polymers, and improvements in the processability of the polymers due to enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.

Abstract: Addition of minor quantities of mono- or dicarboxylic acids to polyurethane foam formulations which employ polyisocyanate polyaddition polymer polyol dispersions prevents shrinkage and tightness in polyurethane foams prepared therefrom. If acid addition is made directly after dispersion preparation, reduction of polyol viscosity and more rapid stabilization against viscosity change is observed.

Abstract: This invention provides an aqueous organosilicon resin coating composition comprising:(I) an aqueous organosilicon resin which is a condensation product and which contains a quaternary ammonium base, the condensation product being prepared from (i) an organosilicon compound represented by the formulaR.sup.1.sub.a Si(OR.sup.2).sub.4-a (A)wherein R.sup.1 is hydrocarbon group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms and a is 0, 1 or 2, and/or a low condensate thereof and (ii) an organosilicon compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.3 is hydrogen atom or methyl group, R.sup.4 is bivalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms and R.sup.2 is as defined above, and/or a low condensate thereof and,(II) an aqueous medium.

Abstract: An ultra-fine particulated polymer latex having an average particle size of 100 nm or less, a crosslinked structure and a glass transition temperature lower than a value calculated by a weight fraction method.

Abstract: A method is described for producing dispersions of polyurea and the like in polyols of increased stability by polymerizing an amine and an isocyanate in the presence of an aminoalcohol, typically an aminopolyol, having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein A and A' are individually connective atoms which may be same or different, and are selected from the group consisting of carbon and oxygen or combinations thereof with hydrogen atoms or the like satisfying the valences; B is a member selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, NR, R being alkyl or aryl, or CR', R' being hydrogen, alkyl or aryl; D is a member selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## wherein a has a value of one to four; X is a member selected from the group consisting of OH, NH.sub.

Abstract: A fiber treatment composition comprising an aqueous dispersion containing;(A) 100 parts by weight of a finely particulate epoxy group-containing organosilasesquioxane substantially represented by general unit formula (I):R.sup.1 SiO.sub.3/2 (I)wherein said organic group having an epoxy group comprises from 0.1 to 50 mol % of the whole R.sup.1 ; and;(B) from 10 to 900 parts by weight of an amino group-containing organopolysiloxane represented by general unit formula (II): ##EQU1## wherein R.sup.2 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group or a hydroxyl group; Z is a particular amino group; and 1<a<3, 0<b<1 and 1<a+b<3. This composition is useful for deepening colors of dyed textiles and fabrics and improving softness and feeling, even with respect to synthetic fibers.

Abstract: A storage stable water-based paint comprising a solid silicone resin and an ammonium salt of a drying oil modified acrylic copolymer provide a coating for barbecue grills and other appliances that are subjected to temperatures as high as 1300.degree. F. A smooth and continuous coating remains on the metal after burning off of the acrylic resin and firing of the metal at 1300.degree. F. The paint is redispersible and may be drawn down to 1.5 mils after storage at 120.degree. F. for more than 3 months when the pH is at least about 8.

Abstract: Organosilicon compounds and organopolysiloxane compositions which are crosslinked by the addition of Si-bonded hydrogen with SiC-bonded vinyl groups and contain the organosilicon compounds as additives for improving the adhesion of the resultant elastomers on the substrates on which they are formed.

Abstract: A plasticized polyurethane elastomer prepared from the combination of a polyol and an isocyanate is disclosed wherein a sufficient amount of an alpha hydroxy acid ester of a hydroxy polyol plasticizer is incorporated in the elastomer to improve the physical properties of the elastomer. The plasticizing agent is represented by the formulaR--[O--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 ].sub.n --O--[CH(V)]m--CH(Y)--O--ZwhereinR=HO--CH(X)--C(O)X=H.sub.3 or HY=H or CH.sub.3 or CH.sub.2 OH or CH.sub.2 OR or CH.sub.2 OW or CH.sub.3 CH.sub.2Z=H or R or WW=CH.sub.3 --[CH.sub.2 ].sub.1 --[CH.dbd.C].sub.p --C(O)V=H or CH.sub.3n=0 or 2m=1 to 31=4 to 20p=0 to 31+2p=4 to 20.

Abstract: A protective composition which comprises at least one aliphatic polyisocyanate, at least one aromatic polyisocyanate and a solvent.

Abstract: Highly functional fluorinated polyisocyanates of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z.sub.1 represents the functional group --O--CO--NH--R--NCO;Z.sub.2 represents the difunctional group --O--CO--NH--R--NH--CO--O--;R.sub.f is a radical derived from fluoropolyethers having a molecular weight between 500 and 7000;T represents a trivalent or tetravalent radical derived from a polyol;q is zero or 1; ands is 1 or 2.Also, varnishes containing said highly functional fluorinated polyisocyanates of formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stable dispersion of a polyurea and/or a polyhydrazodicarbonamide in a relatively high molecular weight hydroxyl-group containing material, which dispersion has a solids content of from 5 to 50 percent by weight and which is obtained by reacting(a) an organic di- and/or polyisocyanate with(b) an amine-functional material comprising an addition product of(1) acrylonitrile and(2) a member selected from the group consisting of(i) hydrazine,(ii) aliphatic di- or polyamines containing at least two primary amino groups,(iii) cycloaliphatic di- or polyamines containing at least two primary amino groups,(iv) araliphatic di- or polyamines containing at least two primary amino groups, and(v) mixtures thereof,the ratio of (1) to (2) being at least one mol of (1) per mol of (2) and at most one mol of (1) for each nitrogen atom contained in (2) per mol of (2),the reaction of component (a) and component (b) being conducted at a temperature of from 30.degree. to 170.degree. C.

Abstract: Novel polyols, useful in, for example, reaction injection molding, high resiliency foams and the preparation of polymer/polyols, characterized by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein A and A', which may be the same or different, are connective atoms--carbon, oxygen or combinations thereof with hydrogen atoms or the like satisfying the valences; B is nitrogen (N) or CR, R being hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or the like; Q is 0, CH.sub.2 O, C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O, C.sub.3 H.sub.6 O, or C.sub.4 H.sub.8 O; D is an oxyalkylene or ##STR2## X and X', which may be the same or different, are OH, NH.sub.2 or H; Z is OH; n and d are integers of 0 to 10 and the sum of n and d does not exceed 10; s is 0 or 1, and m is an integer of at least about 16, with the proviso that when B is N and either n or d is zero, X and X' are other than H, provide processing advantages and are highly compatible with low molecular weight extenders such as ethylene glycol.

Abstract: The weatherability of acrylic coatings is enhanced by incorporating into the acrylic polymer hydroxybutyl acrylate or hydroxybutyl methacrylate.

Abstract: The cold resistance of chloroprene rubber can be improved by blending an ester derived from a specified glycol component and a specified fatty acid component without any adverse effect upon the other physical and chemical properties of the rubber. This ester is not extracted with oily matters such as oil or grease, so that the resulting chloroprene rubber composition hardly exhibits a decrease in cold resistance even after extraction with oily matters.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising the reaction product of a polyol, a multi-functional isocyanate, a lactone-acrylate adduct and an hydroxyalkyl acrylate. These compositions are suitable for use as curable coatings.

Abstract: A one-component alkoxy-functional RTV silicone rubber composition which is made shelf-stable by the incorporation of scavengers in the composition to absorb hydroxy groups. The present composition is made low modulus by the incorporation of various additives in the composition such as a trifunctional fluid and a linear diorganopolysiloxane fluid. There is also disclosed the use of sag control additives in the uncured composition to impart to it thixotropic properties.

Abstract: Siloxane-polyester compositions comprising (1) a siloxane-polyester copolymer resin (2) one or more solvents for the siloxane-polyester copolymer, (3) a silane wherein one of the groups attached to silicon is an epoxy-substituted organic group, at least two of the remaining valencies of the silicon atom being satisfied by alkoxy or alkoxyalkoxy groups, and (4) a titanium chelate.The presence of (3) and (4) improves the rate of cure of the siloxane-polyester, and the compositions are useful for providing decorative and/or protective coatings on metals, plastics and other substrates.

Abstract: An improved paint composition comprises an aqueous dispersion of a water insoluble addition polymer formed substantially of monomers selected from the class consisting of styrene, acrylates, methacrylates, vinyl esters, and vinyl chloride; at least one anionic or non-ionic emulsifier; at least one polyoxyethylene-chain-containing compound with between 60 and 400 oxyethylene units; and a minor amount of at least one alkali-soluble addition polymer. The emulsifier may itself be a polyoxyethylene-chain-containing compound. The unsaturated monomers comprising the water insoluble addition polymer include at least one monomer containing a phosphoric acid, sulphonic acid, or carboxylic acid group or a group functioning as an emulsifier.

Abstract: Elastomeric polyurethanes, e.g. as prepared by reacting diisocyanate-capped, essentially linear polyester or polyether and polyol suitable for cross-linking thereof, are inhibited against undesired hardening in use or storage by including in the polyurethane-forming reactant mixture a plasticizing composition composed of carboxylate having a 200-1,000 molecular weight and at least two monocyclic aryl radicals per molecule and, based on the weight of said carboxylate, 0.1-5% glycol having a 62-500 molecular weight.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an organic polyurethane composition having a solids content of about 10 to 100 weight percent which comprises(1) isocyanate-terminated prepolymers which are prepared by reacting reaction products of the phosgenation of aniline-formaldehyde condensates containing specific ratios of isomers and homologues with polyether polyols containing at least two hydroxyl groups and at least one tertiary nitrogen atom and, optionally, an additional polyol which does not contain a tertiary nitrogen atom and optionally,(2) a monoisocyanate comprising a member selected from para-toluenesulfonyl isocyanate and the reaction product of 2,4- or 2,6-toluene diisocyanate or mixtures thereof with specific monoalcohols.The present invention is also directed to the coatings produced from the polyurethane compositions, optionally containing pigments.

Abstract: An abrasive resistant coating is provided for laser trimmable film resistor devices by use of heat-hardenable compositions containing a prepolymer of diallyl isophthalate or diallyl phthalate, an ether alcohol solvent, a heat-curing catalyst and an inert inorganic filler.