Abstract: A polyurethane composition containing (A) a urethane compound obtained by reacting 100 parts by weight of a polyol with a polyisocyanate such that the NCO/OH equivalent weight ratio is greater than 0.5 but smaller than 15, and (B) a compound selected from a linear olefin compound having at least 6 carbon atoms, an oligomer of a linear olefin compound having at least 6 carbon atoms or an epoxy compound of an oligomer of a linear olefin compound having at least 6 carbon atoms, wherein the content of said compound (B) per 100 parts by weight of said polyol is greater than 5 parts by weight but smaller than 400 parts by weight. This composition is a composition with no suspicions that it contains an endocrine-disrupting chemical.

Abstract: Poly(?-thioether ester) compositions, methods of making the poly(?-thioether ester) compositions, and methods of using the poly(?-thioether ester) compositions are provided. The poly(?-thioether ester) can be produced by contacting a thiol ester composition and an ?,?-unsaturated ester to produce a mixture and then heating the mixture to produce the poly(?-thioether ester). In some embodiments, the thiol ester compositions include thiol esters, hydroxy thiol esters, and cross-linked thiol esters.

Abstract: The fluorine-containing polymer having a small number of ionic functional groups is prepared by a process, in which emulsion polymerization proceeds stably and produced polymer does not adhere to side walls of a polymerization reactor even without using an emulsifying agent, and the process comprises a first step for preparing a dispersion comprising fluorine-containing emulsified particles having ionic functional groups by polymerizing a fluorine-containing monomer mixture comprising a perhalo ethylenic monomer and a nonperhalo ethylenic monomer by using a water soluble radical polymerization initiator without adding an emulsifying agent, and a second step for preparing a fluorine-containing polymer having ionic functional groups in a small amount by emulsion polymerization of fluorine-containing monomers using a radical polymerization initiator in the presence of the fluorine-containing emulsified particles having ionic functional groups without adding an emulsifying agent, wherein the fluorine-containing e

Abstract: An anionic polymerization method for styrene derivative containing pyridine as functional group is provided. The method includes forming a complex of (vinylphenyl)-pyridine and lithium chloride and performing anionic polymerization. Accordingly, a polymer of styrene derivative containing pyridine can be obtained. The polymer has excellent optical properties, and its molecular weight and molecular weight distribution can be controlled.

Abstract: A photoactive aromatic polymer having high fluorescence, including an aromatic compound as a backbone, through the polymerization of aromatic polycyclic monomers and a photoactive aromatic polymer having high conductivity and fluorescence even in a state in which the photoactive aromatic polymer is formed into a thin film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydroxy-sulphureous acid, to a method for preparation of the hydroxysulphureous acid and to products based on said hydroxysulphureous acid, to methods for preparation of said products and to use of said products, wherein said hydroxysulphureous acid is used as building blocks for polymer systems, e g aqueous polymer systems such as inks, coatings, and adhesives.

Abstract: The invention provides approximately monodispersible random copolymers obtained from monomeric mixtures of 2-ethyl-2-oxazoline with 2-isopropyl-2-oxazoline, production method thereof and 2-isopropyl-2-oxazoline homopolymer obtained by using special initiator. Such polymers exhibit temperature-responsiveness in an aqueous solution within a broad temperature range, and are useful materials in the technical fields of surface chemistry and biomaterials.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a polymeric polyamine which can be produced by polymerizing polyoxyalkylene-amine and a linker. The linker can be anhydride, carboxylic acid, epoxy, isocyanate or poly(styrene-co-maleic anhydride) copolymers (SMA). The present invention also discloses a method for stabilizing the Ag nanoparticles with polymeric polyamine. The polymeric polyamine serving as a stabilizer or dispersant is mixed with a water solution of silver salt and then a reducer is provided to reduce the silver ions and form an organic or a water solution of Ag nanoparticles. Water or solvent of this solution can be further removed through a heating, freezing or decompression process, and thus solid content of the solution can be increased. The concentrated solution also can be diluted to obtain a stable dispersion without aggregation.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to anaerobically curable compositions of: (a) a cyanate ester compound having the structure of formula I: R1O—C?N)m??(I) ?wherein m is from 2 to 5 and R1 is an aromatic nucleus-containing residue; (b) a (meth)acrylate monomer; and (c) an anaerobic cure inducing composition comprising peroxide and saccharin, wherein said composition is free of added metallic catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymeric condensation product which can be obtained by reacting guanidine or its salt with an alkylene diamine and an oxyalkylene diamine. Said condensation product has biocidal, in particular fungicidal, activity and is usable as a plant protection product.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel dendrimers having a multimeric structure obtainable by reaction of a core molecule having an adamantoid structure with branching synthons and terminating synthons, said dendrimers immobilised on a support and a method of hybridisation which uses said dendrimers immobilised on a support.

Abstract: A method for producing polymer particles which includes: forming polymer particles by heterogeneous polymerization of a monomer in a supercritical fluid and/or subcritical fluid, wherein a radical polymerization initiator (I) having in a molecular at least a group having radical-generation capability and a group having affinity for the supercritical fluid and/or subcritical fluid, and a radical polymerization initiator (II) are used in combination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crosslinked polymeric nanospheres having a star-shaped structure of the core-branch type, in which the branches are of a hydrophilic nature and the core is of a polymeric, crosslinked, hydrophobic nature and forms the imprint of all or at least part of a target molecule and to a process for preparing them.

Abstract: A composition for forming a lower layer film comprises a polymer (A) having a naphthalene derivative structural unit shown by the following formula (1), wherein R1 represents a hydroxyl group and the like, X represents a substitutable alkylene group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms and the like, n represents 0 to 6, m represents 1 to 8, and n+m represents an integer from 1 to 8, provided that two or more R1s may be the same or different and two or more Xs may be the same or different.

Abstract: Functional mixtures and polymer compositions are provided, each comprising at least one multi-functional Michael acceptor, at least one multi-functional Michael donor, in which at least 20% of either the donor or acceptor or a combination of the donor and acceptor is derived from bio-based materials and at least one catalyst.

Abstract: A method for producing a mixture of ethylene and carbon monoxide by contacting ethane and an oxygen source with a catalyst comprising iron oxide supported on an inorganic material to produce ethylene and carbon monoxide. A method for producing an alkyl propionate by steps of: (a) contacting ethane and an oxygen source at a temperature of at least 600° C. to produce ethylene; (b) contacting an alcohol, ethylene and carbon monoxide with an ethylene carbonylation catalyst to produce the alkyl propionate; and (c) separating the alkyl propionate from byproducts and starting materials. The method further comprises condensing the alkyl propionate with formaldehyde to produce an alkyl methacrylate.

Abstract: A polymer compound comprising a repeating unit of the formula (1): —[Ar1—(X1)n]—??(1) (wherein, Ar1 represents an arylene group having a group of the following formula (2), X1 represents —CR1?CR2— (R1 and R2 represent a hydrogen atom or substituent) or —C?C—, and n represents 0 or 1.) (wherein, Ar2 represents an arylene group, Ar5 represents a direct bond, arylene group or the like, R3 and R4 represent a direct bond, substituent or the like, Ar3 and Ar4 represent an aryl group or the like, and Y represents the following formula: Here, when Ar5 is a direct bond, R3 is a direct bond.).

Abstract: The present invention provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive which can prevent electrification of a non-electrification-prevented adherend upon peeling, suppresses occurrence of peeling off even with time or via treatment under a high temperature, and is excellent in adhesion reliance, as well as an antistatic pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet, and surface protecting film using this. The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition of the present invention contains an ionic liquid, and a polymer having a glass transition temperature of Tg of 0° C. or lower as a base polymer, as well as an ethylene oxide group-containing compound and/or a surfactant.

Abstract: Disclosed are a photoresist composition characterized by containing a polymer (A) containing a carboxyl group or a hydroxyl group, a polyfunctional alkenyl ether (B) represented by the general formula (I) below, and a photoacid generator (C) and the like. (In the formula, R1 and R2 may be the same as or different from each other and respectively represent a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, a substituted or unsubstituted allyl, or a substituted or unsubstituted aralkyl, or alternatively R1 and R2 may form a substituted or unsubstituted alicyclic hydrocarbon ring together with an adjacent carbon atom; X represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkane from which n hydrogen atoms are removed; and n represents an integer of not less than 2.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for support in building a three-dimensional object are described. The compositions may include a non-curable component and a curable component not reactive with the non-curable component. The composition may further include a surface-active agent and a stabilizer, wherein the composition has a first viscosity of about 20-500 cps at ambient temperature, and a viscosity lower than 20 cps at a temperature higher than the ambient temperature. After irradiation, the composition results in a solid, a semi-solid or liquid material.

Abstract: A terminally iodized polyfluoroalkane oligomer represented by the following general formula: CnF2n+1(CH2CF2)s+p(CF2CF2)t+rI??[I] (wherein n is an integer of 1 to 6, s+p is an integer of 1 to 4, showing the number of vinylidene fluoride skeleton, and t+r is an integer of 1 to 6, showing the number of tetrafluoroethylene skeleton, the adjacent group to the CnF2n+1 group being the CH2CF2 group) can be produced by reaction of a terminally iodized polyfluoroalkane, represented by the following general formula: CnF2n+1(CH2CF2)s+p(CF2CF2)tI with tetrafluoroethylene in the presence of a peroxide initiator.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method device and a method of forming the medical device. The medical device comprises a coating comprising a polymer. The polymer comprises at least two different blocks, at least one L1 block with the formula and at least one L2 block with the formula Medical devices comprising these polymers, mixtures of these polymers with therapeutic agents, and methods of making these polymers and mixtures are within the scope of this disclosure.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, medical devices are provided which include (a) a substrate and (b) a coating that includes an antifouling copolymer, an adhesive copolymer, or both. Antifouling copolymers for use in conjunction with the present invention contain (i) at least one antifouling polymer block having multiple pendant alkoxy functional groups along the polymer backbone and (ii) at least one additional polymer block. Adhesive copolymers for use in conjunction with the present invention contain (i) at least one adhesive polymer block having multiple pendant ring-hydroxyl-substituted aromatic groups along the polymer backbone and (ii) at least one additional polymer block.

Abstract: Nonionic associative thickeners are provided having a nonionic water soluble polymer backbone containing vinyl addition polymer. The nonionic water soluble polymer backbone has at least two pendant polymeric chains attached to the nonionic water soluble polymer backbone. The pendant polymeric chains have terminal chain segments containing polyoxypropylene units. The nonionic associative thickeners are useful for modifying the rheology of compositions including aqueous compositions, such as latex containing compositions.

Abstract: An electro-optic waveguide device comprising an electro-optic polymer core and at least one crosslinked polymer clad, wherein the crosslinked polymer clad is comprised of a first constitutional unit derived from a compound having the formula wherein, m=0-6; n?0-1; q=1-3; y=0-3; Ar1 is an aryl or heteroaryl group; and independently at each occurrence p=0-1; R is an alkyl, heteroalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl group; Ar2 is an aryl or heteroaryl group; and X is a crosslinkable group. The R group may be an alkyl or heteroalkyl group with at least 6 atoms in a straight chain. In some embodiments, the R group is an alkoxy capped oligoalkylene group. Other embodiments include a polymer comprising a first constitutional unit derived from a compound having the formula described above.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate to a novel method of making quaternary ammonium polymers comprising the steps of: a) mixing 1,4-bis-dimethylamino-2-butene, triethanolamine, water and an acid; and b) introducing a 1,4-dihalo-2-butene to the mixture so as to initiate a reaction resulting in the quaternary ammonium polymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the batch or semi-batch preparation of a polymer polyol, which process comprises mixing a base polyol, one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers, a polymerization initiator, optionally a macromer, and optionally a chain transfer agent, and polymerizing the mixture thus obtained at a temperature of 50 to 200° C., wherein one or more of the compounds to be mixed are fed while having a temperature that is higher than ambient temperature.

Abstract: A polymer compound comprising a repeating unit of the following formula (1) and which is useful as a light emitting material or charge transporting material and excellent in heat resistance, fluorescent intensity and the like: (wherein, ring A and ring B represent each independently an aromatic hydrocarbon ring optionally having a substituent, at least one of ring A and ring B is an aromatic hydrocarbon ring composed of a plurality of condensed benzene rings, Rw and Rx represent each independently a hydrogen atom, alkyl group, alkoxy group or the like, and Rw and Rx may mutually bond to form a ring).

Abstract: The present invention provides an elastomeric fluoropolymer excellent in productivity and crosslinkability and a method of producing the same. The present invention is an elastomeric fluoropolymer having a vinyl group-containing fluorinated emulsifier-derived unit (A) and a unit (B) derived from a cure site monomer (b1) and/or bromine atom- and/or iodine atom-containing saturated aliphatic compound (b2), wherein the vinyl group-containing fluorinated emulsifier is a compound having a radical polymerizable unsaturated bond and a hydrophilic group within the molecule.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods to deliver carbon nanostructures that include agents for delivery to cells, wherein the carbon nanostructure and the agent are made soluble by coating the carbon nanostructure with one or more polymers, e.g., low band gap conductive polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyether resins, methods for their manufacture and uses thereof. In one aspect of the invention the polyether resin comprises a plurality of functional groups and is obtained by polymerisation of a mixture of alkoxylated reactive compounds selected from a) alkoxylated compounds having a functionality of more than one, and b) alkoxylated monofunctional reactive compounds, wherein the alkoxylated part of the alkoxylated compounds having a functionality of more than one has an average molecular weight which is different from the average molecular weight of the alkoxylated part of the alkoxylated monofunctional reactive compounds.

Abstract: The epoxy resin curing agent of the present invention comprises a polyamino compound obtainable by addition reaction of aliphatic diamine represented by the formula (1) and styrene and a curing accelerator comprising an organic compound having at least one carboxyl group and at least one hydroxyl group within the molecule, which can achieve a low viscosity without containing environmental harmful substances such as phenol and solvents. In addition, the epoxy resin composition using said epoxy resin curing agent shows an excellent curability at low temperature and it provides a cured coating film having excellent appearance.

Abstract: A photosensitive polyimide composition, a polyimide film, and a semiconductor device using the same are disclosed. The photosensitive polyimide composition can be cured by heating. A polyhydroxyimide is used as a base resin and can be mixed with a photoacid generator and a cross-linking agent having two or more vinylether groups. A film of the photosensitive polyimide composition can be developed by treatment with an alkaline aqueous solution. Embodiments of the invention enable improvement in production yield and reliability in a highly-integrated memory semiconductor packaging processes.

Abstract: The epoxy resin curing agent of the present invention comprises a polyamino compound obtainable by addition reaction of aliphatic diamine represented by the formula (1) and styrene and a curing accelerator comprising an organic compound having at least one carboxyl group and at least one hydroxyl group within the molecule, which can achieve a low viscosity without containing environmental harmful substances such as phenol and solvents. In addition, the epoxy resin composition using said epoxy resin curing agent shows an excellent curability at low temperature and it provides a cured coating film having excellent appearance H2N—H2C-A-CH2—NH2??(1) wherein A is a phenylene group or a cyclohexylene group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing polyketone with improved catalytic activity and intrinsic viscosity, and specifically a process for preparing polyketone, using a mixed solvent of 40 to 60 mol % acetic acid and 40 to 60 mol % water, as a liquid medium, and the precursor of palladium chloride-1,3-bis[di(methoxyphenyl)phosphino]propane, as a catalyst component.

Abstract: A composition for forming a low-dielectric-constant film includes a compound represented by the following formula (A): wherein each of Ar1 and Ar2 independently represents an aryl group that may have a substituent.

Abstract: Difunctional oxazoline resins, which may be produced in a convenient one-step reaction from an arylalkylene dinitrile by reaction with an amino alcohol, are used in compositions with an additional curable compound or resin containing one or more carbon to carbon double bonds. The composition can be cured to a thermoset material, the curing mechanism occurring by the zwitterion polymerization of the bisoxazoline resin with the resin containing the one or more carbon to carbon double bonds. The reaction occurs without the need for curing initiators.

Abstract: A material for organic electroluminescent elements which comprises a copolymer comprising; units each comprising a main chain having a trivalent unconjugated organic residue and a monovalent organic residue bonded to the main chain through a structure comprising two or more groups conjugately bonded to each other; and units each having an amino group.

Abstract: An organic polymer including internal pendant phosphorous acid groups at a level of >0.25% phosphorus by weight based on the weight of said organic polymer, the phosphorus acid groups being separated from the backbone of the organic polymer by no more than 2 alkylene glycol units, the organic polymer having an acid number of from 100 to 1,000, and a Mw of from 1,000 to 75,000, wherein the organic polymer has been formed by emulsion polymerization from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer is provided. Compositions further including an emulsion polymer including from 0.05% to 2% phosphorous, present as pendant phosphorous acid groups, by weight based on the weight of the emulsion polymer, and, optionally, an inorganic particle are also provided as are processes related to the compositions.

Abstract: An aqueous textile printing composition is provided having superior printing characteristics that can be used with multicolor rotating screen printing machines without causing environmental problems.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for improving the wettability/hydrophilicity of hydrophobic substrates by applying block copolymers to said substrates wherein the block copolymers comprise a quaternary ammonium polymer block and a hydrophobic block. The method of the invention is especially advantageous when used to improve the wettability of non-wovens and in the treatment of hydrophobic surfaces encountered in the home to prevent the buildup of soil residues.

Abstract: Polymeric compounds containing an oxetane functionality and a maleimide functionality have the structure in which polymer is a polymeric backbone, m and n are integers from 2 to 500, R1 is methyl or ethyl, R2 is a divalent hydrocarbon, and W and Z are independently an ether, carboxyl, ester, carbamate, urea or amide linking functionality.

Abstract: Provided is a poly(amino ester) having a polymer backbone comprising at least one secondary amine linkage and at least one tertiary amine linkage in the polymer backbone. Poly(amino ester)s are prepared via the Michael addition of a bis(acrylate ester)monomer to a diamine monomer, wherein the diamine monomer has one primary amino group and one secondary amino group, and can be end-capped by reaction with a suitable reagent. The inventive poly(amino ester)s may be used as vectors for delivery of a bioactive agent, such as DNA, to a cell.

Abstract: A polymer coating for implantable medical devices based on polyorthoesters and methods for fabricating the coating are disclosed. The implantable medical devices made of polyorthoesters and methods for fabricating thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to nitrile-oxide precursor compounds, and their preparation and use as an irreversible cross-linking agent in polymers having appropriate functionality, i.e., alkenes, alkynes nitriles, and isocyanates. The present invention is also directed to the use of nitrile oxide compound in filled or unfilled applications such as pressure sensitive adhesives, reactive hot melts, polyurethane dispersions, thermosetting adhesives, thermoplastic adhesives or coatings.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to curable compositions free of metallic catalysts. The inventive compositions are capable of curing when applied to a metal substrate. The inventive compositions provide improved thermal performance and enhanced cure strength on oily metal surfaces.

Abstract: A solution of a polyketone as a copolymer of carbon monoxide and one or more olefins, wherein 90 wt % or more of said copolymer comprises carbon monoxide units and olefin units, and a solvent is an aqueous solution of at least one member selected from the group consisting of zinc salts, calcium salts, thiocyanates and iron salts.

Abstract: The invention is directed to polyester processes that utilizes a pipe reactor in the esterification, polycondensation, or both esterification and polycondensation processes. Pipe reactor processes of the present invention have a multitude of advantages over prior art processes including improved heat transfer, volume control, agitation and disengagement functions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a class of luminescent and conductive polymer compositions having chromophores, and particularly solid films of these compositions exhibiting increased luminescent lifetimes, quantum yields and amplified emissions. These desirable properties can be provided through polymers having rigid groups designed to prevent polymer reorganization, aggregation or ?-stacking upon solidification. These polymers can also display an unusually high stability with respect to solvent and heat exposures. The invention also relates to a sensor and a method for sensing an analyte through the luminescent and conductive properties of these polymers. Analytes can be sensed by activation of a chromophore at a polymer surface. Analytes include aromatics, phosphate ester groups and in particular explosives and chemical warfare agents in a gaseous state.

Abstract: The present invention allows the production of a polymerizable hyperbranched polyester by introducing polymerizable unsaturated double bonds into the molecular terminals of a hyperbranched polyester polyol (A), which is obtained by condensation polymerization a polyhydroxy monocarboxylic acid in which there are at least two hydroxyl groups, the carbon atom adjacent to the carboxy group is saturated carbon atom, and the hydrogen atoms on said carbon atom are all substituted, by reacting the hyperbranched polyester polyol (A) and an alkyl ester of a carboxylic acid having a polymerizable unsaturated double bond (B) by a transesterification in the presence of at least one type of transesterification catalyst (C) selected from the group consisting of a dialkyl tin oxide and a stanoxane, without causing side reactions such as nucleophilic addition reactions of terminal hydroxyl groups to polymerizable unsaturated double bonds of the hyperbranched polyester polyol (A), or thermal polymerization of the polymerizable