Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyether carbonate polyols by catalytic copolymerization of carbon dioxide (CO2) with alkylene oxides in the presence of one or more H-functional starter substances with the aid of double metal cyanide (DMC) catalysts and in the presence of additives A) chosen from the group consisting of sterically non-hindered phenols, catechols, pyrocatechols, thiazines, phenothiazines, thiazoles, benzothiazoles, oxazines, phenoxazines, 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine 1-oxyl and nitrostyrenes and optionally in the presence of metal salts B).

Abstract: The present invention provides for polyisobutenyl sulfonates, methods for preparing them, and composition employing them; wherein said polyisobutenyl sulfonates have improved low temperature and high temperature viscometric properties. The polyisobutenyl sulfonates are prepared by sulfonating polyisobutene and reacting the polyisobutenyl sulfonate with an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, wherein the polyisobutene is characterized by having at least 90 mole percent methyl-vinylidene, a number average molecular weight of about 350 to 5,000, and a ratio of weight average molecular weight to number average molecular weight Mw/Mn of from about 1.01 to about 1.4.

Abstract: A condensed heterocyclic compound which is shown by the following formula (I) and a composition containing an (a) organic material and (b) at least one type of the condensed heterocyclic compound are provided. (Y indicates a chemical single bond, —S(?O)—, or —SO2—. Ra and Rb indicate substitutable C1 to C30 organic groups. Za and Zb indicate chemical single bonds or —SO2—. X1 and X2 indicate hydrogen atoms etc. n and m respectively independently indicate integers of 0 to 2, where one of n and m is not 0).

Abstract: An acrylic rubber composition which contains, with respect to 100 parts by weight of acrylic rubber, a compound which is expressed by the following general formula (1) in 0.1 to 50 parts by weight and a cross-linking agent in 0.05 to 20 parts by weight is provided. (where, in said general formula (1), Y indicates a chemical single bond or —SO2—. Ra and Rb respectively independently indicate substitutable C1 to C30 organic groups. Za and Zb respectively independently indicate chemical single bonds or —SO2—.

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: Provided are a rubber composition for a breaker topping which can achieve balanced improvement of fuel economy, hardness, elongation at break, and adhesion; and a pneumatic tire using the rubber composition. The rubber composition for a breaker topping includes a rubber component; silica; sulfur; a certain vulcanization accelerator; a compound represented by the following formula and/or a hydrate thereof; and stearic acid and/or cobalt stearate, wherein the mass ratio of the sulfur/the vulcanization accelerator and the total amount of stearic acid and cobalt stearate are set to the respective certain values, the formula being: MO3S—S—(CH2)q—S—SO3M wherein q represents an integer of 3 to 10, and Ms are the same as or different from each other, each representing lithium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, barium, zinc, nickel, or cobalt.

Abstract: This invention discloses a process for stabilising an aqueous mineral preparation comprising a step of adding at least one aldehyde-containing and/or aldehyde-releasing and/or phenolic and/or isothiazoline biocide to said aqueous mineral preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds from the groups of (A) electrophiles, (B) nucleophiles, (C) alkylating agents, (D) antioxidants and (E) oxidizing agents as odor preventatives for reducing so-called ghost odor which is induced by 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and/or octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one. The invention further relates to biocide compositions which comprise 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and/or octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one and also one or more odor preventatives, and to the use of odor preventatives for preventing ghost odor.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to curable polyureasil compounds, methods related to curing of such compounds via hydrolysis and/or condensation to form coatings on a substrate, and coated articles formed from the curable polyureasil compounds. The polyureasil compounds are generally hydrocarbon-based, including multiple urea groups and multiple hydrolysable silyl groups per molecule. The hydrolysable silyl groups can be hydrolyzed and subsequently condensed to provide a networked polymeric structure with siloxane/urea linkages between polyureasil compound precursors to form a cured polyureasil composition useful as a coating for a substrate, in particular an anti-corrosion coating for a metallic substrate.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions comprising A) from 29 to 99.7% by weight of a thermoplastic polyester, B) from 0.3 to 3% by weight (based on 100% by weight of A)+B)) of an imide salt of the formula or a mixture of these, ?where Me is intended to be an alkali metal, C) from 0 to 70% by weight of further additives, where the total of the percentages by weight of A) to C) is 100%.

Abstract: The present invention provides to a rubber composition for a breaker topping including 15 to 50 parts by weight of carbon black and 5 to 50 parts by weight of silica based on 100 parts by weight of a rubber component (provided that a butadiene rubber containing 1,2-syndiotactic polybutadiene crystals is not included) including 10 to 45% by weight of a modified butadiene rubber and/or a modified styrene-butadiene rubber and 55 to 90% by weight of a natural rubber and/or an isoprene rubber for the purpose of improving low fuel cost while keeping rigidity, elongation at break and peel strength at high level.

Abstract: Provided is a polyester resin composition comprising a sulfonamide compound as a nucleating agent, in which polyester resin composition coloring is inhibited. The polyester resin composition according to the present invention is a polyester resin composition comprising, with respect to 100 parts by mass of a polyester resin, 0.01 to 30 parts by mass of a phosphorus-based antioxidant (A) and 0.1 to 30 parts by mass of a sulfonamide compound metal salt (B), wherein the sulfonamide compound metal salt (B) has a water content of 0.1% to 20% based on the mass ratio with respect to the sulfonamide compound metal salt and not higher than 3% based on the mass ratio with respect to the polyester resin composition.

Abstract: A biocidal composition comprising 2,2-dibromomalonamide and an isothiazolinone-based biocide, and its use for the control of microorganisms in aqueous and water-containing systems.

Abstract: Compositions including a comb polymer and an Fe(III)-complexing agent X selected from the group consisting of thiocyanates, condensed phosphates, amines, amino acetic acids, oxycarboxylic acids and compounds of the formula (V). The invention also relates to a method for stabilizing comb polymers in the presence of Fe(III) using such Fe(III)-complexing agents X.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a procedure for preparation of a thermal insulation and waterproof coating, as well as its composition, obtained by combination of some components and the preparation of spherical particles internally dismembered highly flexible, attenuated in water, flexible branched chain polymer modified with acrylic, in a titanium dioxide presence. With these elements and its balance is obtained a product high grade of adhesion over several substrates not requiring previous sealing with high properties when used as waterproof coating. Likewise, it differ of traditional coatings, the internally dismembered particles, which contain a % of humidity, are appropriate for the formation of links and connections necessaries for the formation of a monolithic flexible film to make an waterproof coating application in one step, moreover getting a coating with thermal insulation properties, highly flexible and low specific weight (low density).

Abstract: Crosslinkable substances based on organosilicon compounds contain encapsulated biocides which maintain their effectiveness for extended periods.

Abstract: An inkjet recording ink containing: water; a water-soluble organic solvent; a colorant; and at least one fluorochemical surfactant having a formula selected from the group consisting of (b), (a), (a?), and (h): [(RfSO2)2]N?M+??(a), [(RfSO2)(RSO2)]N?M+??(a?), [(FSO2)2]N?M+??(h), wherein M+ is Li+, Na+, K+, or NH4+, Rf is CF3, C2F5, C3F7, or C4F9, and R is C1-C10 alkyl group.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a non-woven fabric having on its surface distributed elements having a physical dimension, comprises screen printing on wet fabric a desired shape using a paste that expands under heating by virtue of a puffing agent contained therein.

Abstract: A reversible color-changing ink formulation, and a nonwoven wipe to which the ink formulation is securely bound, are provided. The reversible color-changing ink formulation includes about 55-98% by weight of a polymer binder, about 0.1-20% by weight of a reversible color-changing dye that reversibly changes between a first color and a second color at a pH of about 5.5 to about 8.0, and optional amounts of plasticizer, inorganic particulate filler, and color brightener. During use, the nonwoven wipe is impregnated with a sanitizer solution that contains a quaternary ammonium compound. The nonwoven wipe reversibly changes between a first color when impregnated with the sanitizer solution and a second color when the sanitizer solution is depleted during use. The change to the second color indicates the need to recharge the nonwoven wipe with the sanitizer solution, whereupon the first color returns.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is provide a rubber composition for coating a tire cord, which improves adhesion with a tire cord and has an effect of recovering adhesion with a tire cord at hygrothermal aging with maintaining the initial vulcanization rate. The present invention relates to a rubber composition for coating a tire cord comprising 0.7 to 3 parts by weight of benzothiazolyl sulfenamide or benzothiazolyl sulfenimide represented by the chemical formula (1): (wherein R1 is a linear alkyl group having a branched structure of 3 to 16 carbon atoms, and R2 is a linear alkyl group having a branched structure of 3 to 16 carbon atoms or a benzothiazolyl sulfide group) and 3 to 7 parts by weight of sulfur based on 100 parts by weight of a rubber component containing at least 60% by weight of a natural rubber and/or an isoprene rubber.

Abstract: This invention is directed to stabilizing additives that contain at least one platinum complex, with the complex including a carbene group. The stabilizing additives make it possible to improve the resistance to decomposition of silicone elastomers under high temperatures. The additive can be used in a polyorganosiloxane composition intended for the production of a silicone elastomer with either crosslinks at high temperature under the action of organic peroxides or crosslinks at ambient temperature or with heat by polyaddition reactions in the presence of a metal catalyst.

Abstract: A curable, electrodepositable coating composition is provided, comprising: (1) a resin component containing an active hydrogen-containing, cationic salt group-containing resin comprising an acrylic, polyester, polyurethane and/or polyepoxide polymer; (2) an at least partially capped polyisocyanate curing agent; and (3) an additive composition comprising 2-mercaptobenzothiazole dispersed in a polymeric component. Also provided are processes for coating a substrate using the above composition, and methods of preparing the composition.

Abstract: A colored curable composition including: at least one selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the following Formula (1a) and a tautomer thereof; and at least one polymerizable compound, wherein R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, and R16 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituent; and R11 and R12, and R15 and R16 independently may bond to each other in each pair to form a ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an organofunctional silane system, in which fluorinated alkyl groups of the general formula F3C(CF2)r(CH2)s— (Ib) are attached to some of the silicon atoms, and a thickener, to a process for preparing such a composition, and to the use of the composition for preventing surface soiling.

Abstract: A backbone modified polymer comprising the reaction product of an elastomeric polymer and a sulfide modifier represented by Formula 1: AS—Y-Zm (Formula 1), and wherein Y is (C12-C100) aralkyl, (C12-C100) aryl, (C12-C100) alkyl, or (C12-C100) dialkylether (alkyl-O-alkyl), and wherein each may be optionally substituted with (C1-C4alkyl, (C1-C4alkoxy, (C7-C16aryl, (C7-C16 aralkyl, nitrile, amine, NO2, alkoxy, or thioalkyl; S is sulfur; A is hydrogen, —(S)p—R1 or -MR2R3R4; Z is —SH, —S-MR5R6R7, —S—(S)p—R8, —NR9R10, —NR11COR12, —O—CO—R13, —NCO, or —COOR14; M is silicon or tin; N is nitrogen; O is oxygen; m is the number one, two or three; p is the number one, two, three, four or five; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13 and R14 are the same or different, and are each, independently, selected from hydrogen (H), (C1-C16) alkyl, (C6-C16) aryl, (C7-C16) aralkyl or (C3-C30) tri(hydrocarbyl)silyl, and wherein the hydrocarbyl groups are each independently selected from (C1-C16) alkyl, (C6-C16) aryl, or

Abstract: A compound represented by formula (I-1): wherein R21, R22, R23 and R24 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituent, with the proviso that compounds, in which R21, R22, R23 and R24 each are an alkylthio group, are excluded; R21 and R22 and/or R23 and R24 each may bond to each other to form a ring, with the proviso that compounds, in which the formed ring is a dithiol ring or a dithiolane ring, are excluded; R25 and R26 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituent; X21, X22, X23 and X24 each independently represent a hetero atom; compounds, wherein R21, R22, R23 and R24 each represent a cyan group; X21, X22, X23 and X24 each represent a sulfur atom; and R25 and R26 each represent a hydroxyl group or a hydrogen atom, are excluded; and compounds, wherein R21 and R23 each represent a hydrogen atom; R22 and R24 each represent an arylcarbonyl group; X21, X22, X23 and X24 each represent a sulfur atom; and R25 and R26 each represent a hydroxyl group, are e

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer dispersions comprising A) at least one dispersed polyolefin, B) at least one dispersion component, C) mineral oil and D) at least one glyceryl ester derived from an unsaturated carboxylic acid having from 8 to 30 carbon atoms. The inventive polymer dispersions are notable for very good low-temperature performance. In addition, the polymer dispersions can be prepared in a particularly energy-saving manner. The present invention further relates to processes for the preparation of and to the use of these polymer dispersions.

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: An article comprising the compound of Formula (I): wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic functionality having 1 to 12 carbons, an aromatic functionality having 3 to 20 carbons, and a cycloaliphatic functionality having 3 to 20 carbons; R2 and R3 are independently selected from the group consisting of a hydroxyl group, a halogen atom, an aliphatic functionality having 1 to 12 carbons, an aromatic functionality having 3 to 20 carbons, and a cycloaliphatic functionality having 3 to 20 carbons; Y is either an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; “n” has a value of 0 to 4; and “m” has a value of 0 to 3.

Abstract: A thermally responsive ink composition consisting of at least one halochromic optical-state change material, at least one base, at least one solvent, and at least one binder material. The pH of the ink composition is such that the halochromic optical-state change material remains in its basic state until it is acted upon by a thermal stimulus. The ink composition is capable of transforming from a first optical state to a second optical state upon a change in pH caused by exposure to a thermal stimulus. A thermally responsive ink composition consisting of at least one quaternary onium salt of an halochromic optical-state change material, at least one solvent, and at least one binder material is also disclosed. Coating compositions prepared using these ink compositions and optical articles comprising these coating compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Organic materials which possess outstanding stability to oxidative, thermal or light-induced degradation and/or are able to reduce the surface energy of organic materials comprise at least one compound of the formula (I) wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: Linear perfluoropolyethers of formula: T—O (CF2O)n (CF2CF2O)m (CF2CF2CF2O)r (CF2OF2CF2CF2O)s—T1 ??(I) wherein n, m, r, s are integers such that the polymer number average molecular weight is comprised between 700 and 100,000 and the n/(n+m+r+s) ratio ranges from 0.05 to 0.40, and respective preparation process by addition of a peroxidic perfluoropolyether of formula (III): T4—O(CF2O)n, (CF2CF2O)m, (O)h—T5 ??(III) having a PO from 1.8 to 4, to a perfluoropolyether oil preheated at a temperature comprised between 150° C. and 250° C. and subsequent exhaustive fluorination of the obtained compound.

Abstract: Elastomeric compositions comprising graphite nanoparticles (preferably graphene nanoparticles) and methods for making same. Such compositions are useful for tire innertubes and tire innerliners.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention relates to a radiation-curable polyurethane resin composition comprising a polyurethane resin containing a radiation-curable functional group and/or starting material compounds thereof, as well as component C in the form of a phenol compound, and component D in the form of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a piperidine-1-oxyl compound, a nitro compound, a benzoquinone compound and a phenothiazine compound.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process for preventing the formation of aldehydic contaminants in polyether polyols, polyester polyols or polyurethanes which comprises incorporating into said polyether polyols, polyester polyols or polyurethanes an effective amount of a) a phenolic antioxidant, b) one or more compounds selected from (i) aminic antioxidants, (ii) benzofuran-2-ones, and (iii) phosphites or phosphonites, or (iv) mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a moulded object made of a transparent and colored plastic exhibiting a polychromatic effect, characterized in that the transparent plastic comprises from 0.1 to 1500 ppm of at least one fluorescent dye and from 50 to 10 000 ppm of at least one optical brightener. It also relates to the resin used for forming the moulded object. It also relates to a light device combining the said moulded object with at least one artificial light source which exhibits an emission in the region of excitation of the optical brightener, in particular in the 300-450 nm range, preferably 350-420 nm range, more preferably still 350-400 nm range.

Abstract: A rubber composition comprising 0.3 to 10 parts by mass of sulfur and 0.1 to 10 parts by mass of a sulfeneamide base vulcanization accelerator represented by the following Formula (I) based on 100 parts by mass of a rubber component: (wherein R1 to R10 are a hydrogen atom, a linear alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a branched alkyl group having 3 to 4 carbon atoms, and they may be the same or different; R11 is a hydrogen atom, a linear alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a branched alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms; R12 to R15 are a hydrogen atom, a linear alkyl group or alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a branched alkyl group or alkoxy group having 3 to 4 carbon atoms, and they may be the same or different; and x represents an integer of 1 or 2).

Abstract: A binder composition for spray used for interior materials is disclosed to provide glass wool or rock wool with an adhesive force by simultaneously spraying two solutions onto the glass wool or rock wool so that the glass wool or rock wool is adhered to steel or concrete to enhance effects of heat insulation and sound insulation. The binder composition contains a first solution of 200 to 400 parts by weight consisting of polyvinyl alcohol, preservative, antifoaming agent and purified water, and a second solution of 100 parts by weight consisting of boric acid, basic compound, glycerin and purified water.

Abstract: A novel indicator for plasma sterilization utilizes an azo dye which has been known and used for preparing indicator for ethylene oxide gas sterilization and indicator for heat sterilization, and which exhibits a quick change of color upon the cold plasma sterilization process using an oxidizing gas such as hydrogen peroxide, the change of color being indicated as a clear change of the color tone. The azo dye is used in combination with a compound containing a mercapto group or a dithiocarbamyl group therein as the compound capable of reacting with the azo dye upon the plasma sterilization treatment, and thereby bringing discoloration into the azo dye. Moreover, in combination with them, a polyhydric phenol compound or an aromatic carboxylic acid may be further used as antifading agent for discolored azo dye which is produced during the plasma sterilization process in order to stabilize the occurrence of discoloration.

Abstract: To provide a reversible thermal discoloration aqueous ink composition which is capable of suppressing the lightening and deepening of handwriting at the time when a writing implement containing the reversible thermal discoloration aqueous ink composition in the barrel, and particularly, which does not lighten the color of handwriting with time in an erecting state or does not lighten the color of handwriting by the application of vibration at transportation or at the time when it is carried on in an erecting state, as well as a writing implement using the same and a writing implement set.

Abstract: The aqueous polymer composition comprises a water soluble polymer having a molar weight of at least 104 Daltons and comprising functional groups which may form complexes with metal ions. The aqueous polymer compositions of this invention are stabilized against thermal or other degradation processes by addition of a phenothiazine compound to allow their use even under harsh conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polycarboxylate ethers for dispersing disperse dyes and UV absorbers. The invention also relates to a preparation containing a disperse dye and/or a UV absorber, further comprising a polycarboxylate ether as a dispersant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rubber composition for a tire which has high elongation at break while having high hardness and low tan ?, and in particular, is suitable for bead apexes and base treads. The rubber composition for a tire comprises: 100 parts by weight of a rubber component containing natural rubber and/or isoprene rubber; 2 to 7 parts by weight of sulfur; and 2.1 to 10 parts by weight in total of at least one vulcanization accelerator including 0.6 to 8 parts by weight of an N,N-dialkyl-2-benzothiazolylsulfenamide in which two alkyl groups each are a branch-containing straight chain alkyl group of C4-C16, and each of the alkyl groups may be the same as or different from each other.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to magenta inks and ink sets for ink-jet printing. The inks and ink sets provide exceptional ozone fastness, particularly when printed on porous media or plain paper. The inks of the ink sets are formulated to be compatible with each other and are capable of producing high quality printed images.

Abstract: A thermally responsive ink composition consisting of at least one halochromic optical-state change material, at least one base, at least one solvent, and at least one binder material. The pH of the ink composition is such that the halochromic optical-state change material remains in its basic state until it is acted upon by a thermal stimulus. The ink composition is capable of transforming from a first optical state to a second optical state upon a change in pH caused by exposure to a thermal stimulus. A thermally responsive ink composition consisting of at least one quaternary onium salt of an halochromic optical-state change material, at least one solvent, and at least one binder material is also disclosed. Coating compositions prepared using these ink compositions and optical articles comprising these coating compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides to a rubber composition for a breaker topping including 15 to 50 parts by weight of carbon black and 5 to 50 parts by weight of silica based on 100 parts by weight of a rubber component (provided that a butadiene rubber containing 1,2-syndiotactic polybutadiene crystals is not included) including 10 to 45% by weight of a modified butadiene rubber and/or a modified styrene-butadiene rubber and 55 to 90% by weight of a natural rubber and/or an isoprene rubber for the purpose of improving low fuel cost while keeping rigidity, elongation at break and peel strength at high level.

Abstract: Composition comprising a polymerizable compound with at least one conjugated unsaturated group and methylene blue to prevent premature polymerization of the polymerizable compound. The methylene blue is present in a concentration of 10 to 5000 ppm.

Abstract: A compound represented by formula (I-1): wherein R21, R22, R23 and R24 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituent, with the proviso that compounds, in which R21, R22, R23 and R24 each are an alkylthio group, are excluded; R21 and R22 and/or R23 and R24 each may bond to each other to form a ring, with the proviso that compounds, in which the formed ring is a dithiol ring or a dithiolane ring, are excluded; R25 and R26 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituent; X21, X22, X23 and X24 each independently represent a hetero atom; compounds, wherein R21, R22, R23 and R24 each represent a cyan group; X21, X22, X23 and X24 each represent a sulfur atom; and R25 and R26 each represent a hydroxyl group or a hydrogen atom, are excluded; and compounds, wherein R21 and R23 each represent a hydrogen atom; R22 and R24 each represent an arylcarbonyl group; X21, X22, X23 and X24 each represent a sulfur atom; and R25 and R26 each represent a hydroxyl group, are e

Abstract: Organic zinc salts and mixtures thereof, organic zinc salt coated particles, methods of preparing organic zinc salts and organic zinc salt coated particles, and various applications of such coated particles, including applications in rubber, other polymeric materials, and pesticides and/or fungicides are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to primer compositions for adhesive bonding systems. The primer compositions may be in the form of sprayable aqueous dispersions, which are shelf stable at ambient temperatures for up to three months under ambient temperature conditions, and demonstrate a cure profile of 45 to 120 minutes within the temperature range of 220° F. to 350° F. within 60 minutes of application. Significantly, the inventive primer compositions are substantially free of chromate.