Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 series inventions 05/06

20060111478 - Use of water-soluble polymers as auxiliary drying agents for the production of polymer dispersing agents: The invention relates to the use of water-soluble polymers, consisting of a) monoethylenically unsaturated monomers consisting of acidic groups in an acidic, partially or fully neutralized form and b) other monomers which can be copolymerized with monomers a) as a drying agent for the production of redispersion power and/or powdery...

20060111479 - Water-soluble or water-dispersible acrylic dispersants obtained by controlled radical polymerization: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation in aqueous solution of water-soluble acrylic polymers or for the preparation in aqueous dispersion of water-dispersible acrylic co-polymers, polymerised from, being 100 mol %: a) 5 to 70 mol % of one or more monomer(s) (A) which are (alkoxy)polyalkylene glycol...

20060111480 - Formaldehyde-free aqueous binder composition for mineral fibers: A formaldehyde-free aqueous binder composition comprises a binder component (A) obtainable by reacting at least one alkanolamine with at least one carboxylic anhydride and, optionally, treating the reaction product with a base; and a binder component (B) which comprises at least one carbohydrate. The binder composition is particularly useful for...

20060111482 - Method for making nanostructured surfaces: A method of making nanostructured surfaces by (a) making an aqueous mixture comprising (i) a discontinuous phase comprising a water-soluble polymer, (ii) a continuous phase comprising a chromonic material, and (iii) a non-ionic surfactant; (b) applying said mixture onto the surface of a substrate; and (c) allowing said mixture to...

20060111481 - Stabilized aliphatic polyester compositions: Disclosed are stabilized aliphatic polyester compositions comprising an aliphatic polyester, a HALS, and a tris-aryl-S-triazine UV absorber that show low embrittlement, haze formation, and discoloration during weathering. Also disclosed are aliphatic polyester compositions comprising aliphatic polyester, a hindered amine light stabilizer, a triazine UV absorber, and a phosphite that exhibit...

20060111483 - Fire-resistant polyamide composition: The invention relates to a fire-resistant composition containing at least one star polyamide and a flame retardancy system comprising a phosphinate and a melamine reaction product. The inventive composition can be used to produce elements having a low flame-spread rating upon combustion as well as satisfactory mechanical properties. Said composition...

20060111484 - Poly(arylene ether)/polyamide composition and method of making: An composition comprises a poly(arylene ether), a polyamide, electrically conductive filler, an impact modifier, and a phosphinate. The composition may be used in a variety of articles such as furniture, partitions, containers, and vehicle interiors....

20060111485 - Surface modification of triblock copolymer elastomers: Thermoplastic elastomers may be manufactured by mixing together plasticizing oil, a triblock copolymer and one or more additives, e.g., an antioxidant, an antimicrobial agent, and/or other additives, to form a mixture which is melted then cooled into the thermoplastic elastomer. During cooling the thermoplastic elastomer may be molded or otherwise...

20060111486 - Vinyl chloride polymer/neopentyl glycol bis(diphenyl phosphate) compositions: A vinyl chloride resin composition contains, as the major plasticizer, a neopentyl glycol bis(diphenyl phosphate) composition in an amount that is no less than about 25% by weight, based upon the vinyl chloride resin being present at 100%, by weight....

20060111487 - Hydrolysis resistant polyamide compositions and articles formed therefrom: Polyamide compositions exhibiting superior hydrolysis resistance and pipes and other articles made therefrom are disclosed....

20060111488 - Preparation of neutralized ethylene-acrylic acid polymer dispersions and use in printing media for improvement of digital toner adhesion: Aqueous dispersions comprising one or more ethylene-acrylic acid polymers and an effective dispersing amount of one or more N,N-dialkylalkanolamines are useful for preparing substrates for use in electrophotographic or digital offset printing processes....

20060111489 - Polyoxymethylene resin molding: The present invention provides a polyoxymethylene resin molding which is used with a counterpart of a polyoxymethylene resin or a polybutylene terephthalate resin, and which has excellent friction/abrasion characteristics even in a region of high area pressure and high linear velocity. The polyoxymethylene resin molding is made of a polyoxymethylene...

20060111490 - Composition comprising a urea compound: Composition containing, in an aqueous medium, at least one compound of formula (I) described in the specification and its salts, solvates and isomers, and at least one polymer containing at least one monomer having a sulfonic group. The polymer may be in free or partially or totally neutralized form and...

20060111491 - Compositions having improved bath life: A composition comprising (A) at least one compound having at least one aliphatic unsaturation; (B) at least one organohydrogensilicon compound containing at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom per molecule and (C) a platinum group metal-containing catalyst....

20060111492 - Use of polar-modified polyolefin waxes to improve adhesion of sealants to powder coatings: The invention relates to the use of polar-modified polyolefin waxes to improve the adhesion of sealants to powder coatings....

20060111493 - Photopolymerizable resin composition for sandblast resist: A photopolymerizable resin composition for sandblast resist includes as a photopolymerizable oligomer, a polyalkylene glycol mono(meth)acrylate compound having a terminal alkyl group, a compound selected from polyalkylene glycol di(meth)acrylate compounds, and further a compound selected from urethane compounds having a terminal (meth)acrylate group as derived from a polyether or polyester...

20060111494 - Propylene glycol based latex material: A rubber composition containing propylene glycol is presented. The rubber composition contains a surfactant, propylene glycol, and any of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, or a mixture of natural and synthetic rubber. The rubber composition is freeze protected for temperature as low as −35° C. and may be used as a...

20060111495 - Thermoplastic formulations for manufacturing pipes and accessories for home and industrial use, and process for the same: Thermoplastic formulations to manufacture pipe and fluid accessories for home and industrial use comprising a polyvinyl chlorinated thermoplastic compound (CPVC) at a level up to 100 phr, oxidizing agents, polymer promoter agents, and impact modifier agents characterized because it includes a blend of internal and external lubricant agents based on:...

20060111496 - Low temperature snap cure material with suitable worklife: The present invention discloses a one part, snap curing, acrylic-based composition with long worklife at room temperature. The composition cures in less than 60 seconds at temperatures below 120° C. and provides a suitable worklife of 3 days at room temperature. The composition comprise of a radical initiator with a...

20060111497 - Liquid rubber article in situ compounding into a forming mold: A method for making cured polymeric articles such as gaskets or seals in situ (within a forming mold) from a feed stream compounded polymer admixture of (a) a first batch admixture of base polymer and a first curing component of a plural component curing combination, (b) a second batch admixture...

20060111498 - Rubber compound with hydrotalcite having increased blow-out resistance: A vulcanizable rubber composition for use in vehicle endless-track pads and high-load pneumatic tires, wherein the composition provides an increased resistance to blow-out when the vulcanizate product is exposed to high-repeated deflection. The rubber component of the composition consists essentially of one or more non-halogenated rubbers, and is compounded with...

20060111499 - Nanocomposite composition having high barrier property: A nanocomposite composition having a superior barrier property is provided. The nanocomposite composition includes a polypropylene resin and a polypropylene/intercalated clay nanocomposite. The nanocomposite composition has superior mechanical strength and superior barrier properties to oxygen, organic solvent, and moisture. Also, the nanocomposite composition can be used to prepare films, containers,...

20060111500 - Sliding parts: A polyamide resin composition contains: 85 to 95 parts by weight of a polyamide resin; 5 to 15 parts by weight of a wollastonite; 3 to 10 parts by weight, to 100 parts by the total weight of the polyamide resin and the wollastonite, of a styrene copolymer modified with...

20060111501 - Thermoplastic wear resistant compositions, methods of manufacture thereof and articles containing the same: p

20060111502 - Teak deck caulking: The invention relates to compositions and adhesives having good flexibility, good temperature resistance, good weathering resistance, good UV-resistance and good sandability, as well as methods of making and using the same....

20060111503 - Coating compositions and methods: The present invention provides coating compositions that include substantially non-irritating ethylenically unsaturated compounds and have one or more of the following properties: high performance, low VOC levels, substantially no formaldehyde content, and low irritation levels....

20060111504 - Flame retardant rubber composition, rubber articles and wire covering materials: A flame retardant rubber composition includes (A) an ethylene/α-olefin random copolymer, (B) an unsaturated nitrile/conjugated diene rubber, and (D) surface-treated natural magnesium hydroxide or includes (A) an ethylene/α-olefin random copolymer, (B) an unsaturated nitrile/conjugated diene rubber, (C) a hydrogenated diene polymer, and (D) surface-treated natural magnesium hydroxide. Since the rubber...

20060111506 - Filled polyurethane dispersions: Filled polyurethane dispersions having good tensile strength and elongation properties are comprised of water having therein particulate filler and polyurethane particles, wherein the polyurethane particles are comprised of a polyurethane having therein a elasticity rendering chain extension linkage of a low molecular weight polyoxypropylene diamine. These dispersions are useful for...

20060111505 - Polymer masses based on alkoxysilane-terminated polymers having a regulatable hardening speed: Condensation curable systems employ ordinarily highly reactive polymers bearing methylene-linked alkoxysilyl groups. By limiting the amounts of activating compounds during the preparation of such polymers, the reactivity is sharply decreased, yet can be increased by addition of suitable catalysts. As a result, the polymers may be easily processed, yet the...

20060111507 - Impact-resistant polyoxymethylene moulding compounds, use thereof and moulding compounds produced therefrom: The present invention relates to a polyoxymethylene molding composition comprising: (A) from 0.1 to 5.0% by weight of a compatibilizer, (B) from 5 to 50% by weight of an impact modifier, (C) the remainder to 100% by weight of a polyoxymethylene. The molding compositions of the invention have substantially improved...

20060111508 - Process for making phenolic resins: A process for making a phenolic resin comprises reacting an phenolic compound (e.g., resorcinol) with an olefinically unsaturated compound (e.g., styrene) and an aldehyde (e.g., formaldehyde) in the presence of a compatibilizing agent which is at least partially miscible with water and also preferably at least partially miscible with the...

20060111509 - Composition and method for preparing novel cationic thickeners: A composition and method for a linear or crosslinked cationic polyelectrolyte, involving copolymerization of at least one cationic monomer with at least one neutral monomer and at least one-nonionic surfactant monomer....

20060111510 - Polyurethane resin aqueous despersion and sheet material obtained from the same: The present invention provides an isocyanate group terminated prepolymer aqueous dispersion (A) that is composed of water and an isocyanate group terminated prepolymer (a) dispersed in the water, whose content in the (A) is in a range of 60 wt % to 85 wt %, wherein the (A) optionally contains...

20060106136 - Weatherable, mechanically stable polypropylene based date palm reinforced composites: The weatherable, mechanically stable polypropylene based date palm reinforced composites comprise: (a) at least one cellulosic material derived from date palm leaves and stems present in an amount within the range of from about 20% to about 50% by weight of the composite, (b) at least one polypropylene material present...

20060106137 - Paper quality improver: The invention provides an additive for internal addition, which improves the paper qualities of a pulp sheet, such as stiffness and bulk. The invention relates to a paper quality improver for internal addition, which comprises a polymeric emulsion containing a natural cationic polymer (A) or synthetic cationic polymer (A′) and...

20060106138 - Block copolymer modified bitumens, and felts, coatings, sealants and roads made therefrom: The invention relates to thin block copolymer modified bituminous felts, comprising at least one block copolymer, comprising at least two poly(vinyl aromatic) blocks and at least one poly(conjugated diene) block, in a weight proportion of from more than 20 to 50 wt %, relative to the weight of the block...

20060106139 - Flame retardant thermoplastic composition and articles comprising the same: A flame retardant thermoplastic composition comprises: a poly(arylene ether); an impact modifier; a polyolefin; a phosphoric acid salt selected from the group consisting of melamine phosphate, melamine pyrophosphate, melamine orthophosphate, diammonium phosphate, monoammonium phosphate, phosphoric acid amide, melamine polyphosphate, ammonium polyphosphate, polyphosphoric acid amide, and combinations of two or more...

20060106140 - Thermally stable anthrapyridone: is disclosed, where “A” and “B” are independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted cyclic ketone groups having from about 10 to about 20 ring carbon atoms; “a” is an integer having a value from 0-4, R1-R4 are monovalent substituents; with the proviso that when “a” is 0, R1 is selected...

20060106141 - Flame retardant styrene-based resin composition with high impact property: The present invention relates to a flame retardant styrene-based resin composition with high impact property. The styrene-based resin composition of the present invention comprises 1-30 parts by weight of a flame retardant, 0.5-15 parts by weight of a flame retardant aid and 0.1-15 parts by weight of a styrene-containing graft...

20060106142 - Preparation of acrylic polymer sol for coating: Disclosed are acrylic polymer beads and an acrylic sol composition containing the acrylic polymer beads that are used for automobile underbody floor, wheel housing, fuel tank, body panel junction and hood, door, or the like for the purpose of water tightness, vibration isolation, and anticorrosion. More specifically, the acrylic polymer...

20060106143 - Silica-reinforced rubber compounded with blocked mercaptosilanes and alkyl alkoxysilanes: The invention provides a sulfur vulcanizable silica-reinforced elastomeric compound having improved tensile mechanical and dynamic viscoelastic properties. The compounds are formed by mixing an elastomer optionally having an alkoxysilane terminal group, with silica in the presence of an alkyl alkoxysilane and a blocked mercaptosilane. In particular, the mercaptosilane moiety of...

20060106144 - Epoxy resin composition: A composition capable of phase separation contains an epoxy resin and an impact modifier formed from at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol. The composition is suitable for use as an adhesive, particularly in microelectronics....

20060106145 - Golf ball and thermoplastic material: Disclosed herein are a novel thermoplastic material and a golf ball utilizing the thermoplastic material of the invention. The golf ball (10) preferably comprises a core (12), a cover (16) and, optionally, a boundary layer (14). At least one of the core (12), cover (16) or boundary layer (14) of...

20060106146 - Polyester polymer and copolymer compositions containing titanium nitride particles: Polyester compositions are disclosed that include polyester polymers or copolymers having incorporated therein titanium nitride particles that provide one or more of the following advantages: improving the reheat properties of the compositions, improving the color of the compositions through reduced yellowness, and improving the UV-blocking properties of the compositions. Processes...

20060106147 - Method for making nanocomposite materials: A method for making a nanocomposite material includes introducing a polymeric material and a nanofiller material into a conical twin-screw extruder. The extruder is adapted to impart substantially gentle shearing of the polymeric material and the nanofiller material, thereby forming the nanocomposite material. The nanofiller material is dispersible within the...

20060106148 - Peroxide cured butyl rubber compositions and a process for making peroxide cured butyl rubber compositions: The present invention is directed to a peroxide cured rubber composition containing a non-crosslinked or significantly non-crosslinked (<10 wt. % gel) butyl rubber polymer, a multiolefin crosslinking agent, a peroxide curing agent and at least one filler. The present invention is also directed to a process for preparing a peroxide...

20060106150 - Block copolymer, rubber composition containing the same and molded product: An objective of the present invention is to provide a block copolymer which is excellent in processability at the time of preparing a rubber composition and leads to a cross-linked rubber composition excellent in tensile property, wearing resistance, weatherability, ozone resistance and heat aging resistance when it is cross-linked, a...

20060106149 - Preparation of natural rubber-rich composition and tire with tread thereof: This invention relates to the preparation of a natural rubber-rich rubber composition and tire with tread thereof wherein a portion of the natural rubber is replaced with an inclusion of a specialized trans 1,4-styrene/butadiene copolymer rubber. The process involves preparing a pre-formed masterbatch of a first phase....

20060106151 - Process for producing aqueous emulsion: A process for producing an aqueous emulsion of a polyolefin having a weight-average molecular weight of 20,000 or higher, characterized in that a styrene/maleic anhydride copolymer or/and an ester of a styrene/maleic acid copolymer is used as a polymer dispersant....

20060106152 - Wear-resistant body of sliding material of graphite and synthetic resin binder: The invention relates to bodies of sliding material comprising graphite and synthetic resin binder which have improved wear properties and comprise no hygroscopic compounds, such as, for example, phosphates, and in which the graphite filler is composed of a component based on natural graphite and at least one component based...

20060106153 - Nonionic associative thickener containing condensation polymer backbone: Nonionic associative thickeners are provided having a nonionic water soluble polymer backbone with at least two pendant polymeric chains attached to the nonionic water soluble polymer backbone. The pendant polymeric chains have terminal chain segments containing polyoxyalkylene units comprising 3 to 6 carbon atoms. The nonionic associative thickeners are useful...

20060106154 - Thickening agents comprising a crosslinked polymer powder: The present application relates to a thickening composition comprising (a) 10-50% by weight, based on the total composition (a)+(b), of a crosslinked hydrophilic water soluble or swellable liquid dispersion polymer and (b) 50-90% by weight, based on the total composition (a)+(b), of a crosslinked polymer or copolymer of an unsaturated...

20060106155 - Phosphite reactions in the presence of metal soaps for liquid stabilisers: The present invention pertains to a process for the preparation of a liquid stabilizer for imparting heat stability to polyvinyl chloride compositions which is essentially solvent-free, comprising the steps of reacting one or more carboxylic acids with one or more metal sources in the presence of one or more organophospite...

20060106156 - Crosslinkable silicone material having a long processing time and storage stability: Crosslinkable silicone materials having both extended processing time and storage stability include hydrosilylatable organopolysiloxane and Si—H crosslinker, both containing trifluoropropyl groups, the crosslinker free of terminal Si—H functionality. Silicone elastomers prepared therefrom have good solvent resistance and outstanding mechanical properties....

20060106159 - Coating compositions and articles coated therewith: A coating composition is taught which 1) is essentially free of matting agents, 2) includes a two-package curing type acrylic urethane base resin that can form a coating film, which has a surface scratch hardness of 2H and a predetermined light transmittancy, and 3) includes 0.1% to 1.5% by weight...

20060106158 - Cross-linked thermoplastic polyurethane/polyurea and method of making same: A cross-linked thermoplastic polyurea is formed by heating a mixture containing a thermoplastic urethane base material, a monomeric and/or polymeric di-isocyanate comprising between 1 to 10% of the total weight of the mixture, and a diamine comprising between 1 to 10% of the total weight of the mixture. A thermoplastic...

20060106157 - Urethane acrylate tie coats: Compositions comprising urethane acrylates for enhancing adhesion between coatings, methods of enhancing coating adhesion using a tie coat comprising urethane acrylates, multi-layer composite coatings comprising urethane acrylates, and methods of refinishing an aged coating are disclosed....

20060106160 - Planarization films for advanced microelectronic applications and devices and methods of production thereof: A planarization composition is disclosed herein that comprises: a) a structural constituent; and b) a solvent system, wherein the solvent system is compatible with the structural constituent and lowers the lowers at least one of the intermolecular forces or surface forces components of the planarization composition. A film that includes...

20060106161 - Selectively strippable intermediate coatings and methods of use: Selectively strippable coating compositions comprising at least one amine-terminated polyamide are disclosed. Multi-layer coatings formed from the selectively strippable coating compositions, and methods of using coating compositions comprising at least one amine-terminated polyamide to facilitate selective removal of an adjoining coating by a stripper are also disclosed....

20060100317 - Aminoplast molding compounds for products exhibiting an improved flexibility and aminoplast products exhibiting and improved flexibility: An aminoplast molding compound comprised of mixtures consisting of meltable 20 to 1000-ring polytriazine ethers, in which the triazine rings are primarily linked by binding links of the —NH—CHR2—O—R4—O—CHR2—NH— and —NH—CHR2—NH— type, whereby: R2═H, C1-C7-alkyl; R4═C2-C18-alkylene, —CH(CH3)—CH2—<SB>C2-C12—<SB>-alkylene-O—CH2—CH(CH3)—, —CH(CH3)—CH2—O—<SB>C2-C12—<SB>-arylene-O—CH2—CH(CH3)—, —[CH2—CH2—O—CH2—CH2]n—, —[CH2—CH(CH3)—O—CH2—CH(CH3)]n—, —[—O—CH2—CH2—CH2—CH2—]n—, —[(CH2)2-8—O—CO—<SB>C6-C14—<SB>-arylene-CO—O—(CH2)2-8—]n—, —[(CH2)2-8—O—CO—<SB>C2-C12—<SB>-alkylene-CO—O—(CH2)2-8—]n—, wherein n=1 to 200. The aminoplast molding...

20060100318 - Cellulose fiber-plastic composition containing a lubricant: This invention is directed to an extruded product, extrudable compound, and an extrusion method using a polymer, a cellulosic fiber, and at least one lubricant selected from the group consisting of ethoxylated esters of hydantoins, ethoxylated esters of sorbitol or sorbitan, or N, N′-bisalkanoylethylenediamines containing from 8 to 14 carbons...

20060100319 - Lignocellulose fiber filler for thermoplastic composite compositions: A discontinuous lignocellulose fiber is described for use as a reinforcing filler for thermoplastic composite compositions. The fiber filler includes a significant percentage by weight of long, “hair-like” fibers. Specifically, at least about 20 percent by weight of the fiber filler is discontinuous lignocellulose fiber with a fiber length greater...

20060100320 - Synthetic rubber that exhibits low hysteresis: wherein R represents an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 10 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom, wherein R′ represents a methyl group or a hydrogen atom, with the proviso that if R represents an alkyl group then R′ represents a hydrogen atom, wherein R1 and R2 can be...

20060100321 - Method for improving physico-chemical properties of bitumen compositions, said compositions and uses thereof: The present invention relates to a process for improving the physicochemical properties of bitumen compositions and also to novel bitumen compositions with improved properties and to their uses in a process for preparing hot bitumen mixes or in a process for preparing cold bitumen mixes....

20060100322 - Light diffusion resin composition: Disclosed is a light diffusion resin composition that is prepared by adding a bead type light diffusion resin comprised of PMMA as a light diffuser to a polyester resin according to the present invention. The light diffusion resin composition can be molded into a cover for lightings or sign boards...

20060100323 - Polymer compositions containing polymers and ionic liquids: The invention relates to a polymer composition which comprises at least one at least semicrystalline polymer having no ionic groups and comprises at least one compound with plasticizing properties, and which comprises having 0.1 to 30% by weight of ionic liquid as plasticizer, and also to the use of this...

20060100324 - Polyolefin resin composition containing diacetal: An object of the present invention is to provide a polyolefin resin composition with excellent transparency, which is obtained by a method which is economically advantageous, and easily produces said composition, wherein said composition hardly generates white spots thought to be an insoluble part of a diacetal compound, while retaining...

20060100326 - Antistatic agents for resins, antistatic resin compositions, and molding of antistatic resins: (wherein R1, R2, and R3 are each a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms, and R4 is a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having 10 to 22 carbon atoms; each alkyl group may have substituted hydroxy group or alkoxy group; R1, R2, and R3 may...

20060100328 - Fire-resistant rubber composition and hose: A halogen-free, fire-resistant rubber composition comprising: 100 parts by weight of elastomer comprising 50-100 parts of at least one olefin-type elastomer; at least one fire-retardant boron source; at least one phosphorous source; at least 75 parts of at least one fire-retardant metal-hydrate; and at least one selected from the group...

20060100325 - Flame-retardant composition, preparation method and use thereof: The present invention relates to a new flame-retardant composition based on a flame retardant impregnated on an inorganic oxide of high porosity, to a process for preparing it and to its use for flame retarding materials and especially polymers....

20060100327 - Methods of making an antistatic agent: e

20060100329 - Paper coating formulations for rotogravure applications: Disclosed are paper coating formulations for rotogravure printing processes containing: a. 100 parts by weight or finely divided pigments; b. from 0.001 to 5 parts by weight of one or more substances selected from the group consisting of: mono-alkylsulfosuccinate; dialkylsulfosuccinates; sulfosuccinic acid mono-esters of ethoxylated and/or propoxylated fatty alcohols; sulfosuccinic...

20060100330 - Composition for use in forming an article: A composition for use in forming an article is disclosed and is particularly useful as a bezel in various applications such as headlights, watches, and clocks. The composition generally includes a polyalkylene terephthalate and/or polyester thereof, a lubricant, and a plasticizer. The polyalkylene terephthalate is selected from at least one...

20060100331 - Aliphatic ester compounds as slip agents in polyester polymers: Use of a compound of general formula (1) as a slip agent in a PET polymer, wherein: R and R1 represent hydrocarbon moieties, each hydrocarbon moiety comprising 6 to 24 carbon atoms and wherein R and/or R1 may be linear, branched chain, saturated or contain one or more double a...

20060100332 - Polyester-polyacrylate dispersions with reactive diluents based on compounds containing lactone groups: The present invention related to a process for preparing aqueous polyester-polyacrylate dispersions having a cosolvent content of 0 to 5% by weight, based on the weight of the dispersion, by preparing a polymer P) in a first step by polymerizing A) a mixture of vinyl monomers that are capable of...

20060100333 - Electrostatically dissipative fluoropolymers: A composition of fluoropolymer and dispersed conductive particulate provides an electrically conductive polymeric material resistant to static charge buildup. Radiation curing, especially electron beam radiation curing, is favored for curing fluoroelastomer-based precursor articles into desired electrically conductive articles....

20060100335 - Highly filled polymer compositions: This invention pertains to highly filled polymer compositions comprising a low molecular weight ethylene and/or alpha olefin homopolymers and copolymers, or blends therefrom, filled with high concentrations of fillers or additives. Examples of such fillers or additives include fire retardants, talc, ceramic manufacturing agents, color concentrates, crosslinking agents, and blowing...

20060100334 - Polyamide molding compounds having ultrafine fillers and light-reflecting components producible therefrom: A polyamide molding compound is disclosed having a partially crystalline poly-amide, which includes partially aromatic copolyamides and classic mineral fillers and is distinguished in that the mineral filler is ultrafine chalk (CaCO3) and has an average particle size of at most 100 nm. The polyamide molding compound preferably includes at...

20060100336 - Heat conductive silicone composition: A heat conductive silicone composition contains (A) a silicone oil as the primary ingredient and (B) a heat conductive filler. Component (A) has silicon-bonded alkoxy, alkoxyalkoxy, alkenoxy, or acyloxy groups in the molecule. Component (B) is surface treated with component (A)....

20060100337 - Method of producing polyamide nanocomposites and injection molded parts producible therefrom: A method of producing polyamide nanocomposites from partially crystalline polyamides and organically modified layered silicates in a double screw extruder is disclosed, a first part of the polyamides being dosed into the extruder intake and melted and the organically modified layered silicate being admixed with the melt of the polyamides...

20060100338 - Pigment composition: The present invention relates to a pigment composition in the form of an aqueous dispersion comprising: (d) pigment particles of synthetic amorphous silica or aluminosilicate; (e) at least one water soluble aluminium salt; and, (f) at least one cationic polymer having a molecular weight from about 2000 to about 1000000...

20060100339 - Functionalized elastomer nanocomposite: An embodiment of the present invention is a nanocomposite comprising a clay and an elastomer comprising at least C2 to C10 olefin derived units; wherein the elastomer also comprises functionalized monomer units pendant to the elastomer. Desirable embodiments of the elastomer include poly(isobutylene-co-p-alkylstyrene) elastomers and poly(isobutylene-co-isoprene) elastomers, which are functionalized...

20060100340 - Polymer and water repellent compositions for wood product dimensional stability: A composition for improving the dimensional stability of wood and other cellulosic materials is provided. The composition comprises a polymer which is present in dispersion, emulsion, or solvated form; and/or a water repellent. Also provided is a method for improving the dimensional stability of wood and other cellulosic substrates which...

20060100341 - Treatment compositions for fresh concrete or mortar surfaces which offer improved adhesion capacity and water retention power: The invention relates to compositions intended to be applied to the surfaces of freshly poured mortars and/or concretes, before the beginning of the setting, in order simultaneously to prevent the evaporation of the water present in said mortars and/or concretes, which is necessary for their setting and then for their...

20060100342 - Coated sand grains: A particulate material is disclosed consisting of sands grains coated with a thermoplastic polymer having a melt index of 20-40 g/10 min and Shore A hardness of 40-90, to provide a loose material with properties suitable for use as a surfacing composition, in particular for sports surfaces such as fields...

20060100343 - Fluororubber/silicone rubber blend and molded rubber articles: A rubber composition is obtained by mixing (a) a perfluoropolyether-base fluororubber composition having Si—CH═CH2 as crosslinking sites with (b) a silicone rubber composition having the same crosslinking system as component (a). The resulting blend has the advantages of both the fluororubber and silicone rubber compositions....

20060100344 - Highly dispersible precititated silica: The present invention relates to a highly disperse precipitated silica which has a high surface area, to a process for preparing it, and to its use as a tire filler for commercial vehicles, motorbikes, and high-speed vehicles....

20060100345 - Synthetic gravel: Lightweight synthetic gravel is comprised of glass particles made from recycled glass and plastic particles made from recycled plastic is formed by mixing the glass and plastic particles and heating the plastic particles to a softened state to allow the glass and plastic particles to be pressed into and retain...

20060100346 - Elastomer composites, elastomer blends and methods: Elastomer composites and elastomer blends comprising particulate fillers having selected structure and surface area values are disclosed as well as elastomer composites and elastomer blends having improved properties. Methods of making and using elastomer composites and elastomer blends are also disclosed....

20060100348 - Polyester-polyacrylate dispersions with reactive diluents based on hydroxy-functional esters: and then mixing polymer P) in a second step with C) one or more polyester polyols having a hydroxyl number of 10 to 500 mg KOH/g solids and an acid number of >0.5 to ≦30 mg KOH/g solids, and dispersing the resulting polymer mixture in water in a further step,...

20060100347 - Thermoplastic vulcanizates having improved fabricability: A TPV composition having improved fabricability and surface appearance is achieved by a process for preparing a thermoplastic vulcanizate composition having a dispersed, cross-linked rubber phase in a continuous thermoplastic polypropylene phase comprising: a) providing into melt processing equipment at least the following components; i) at least one thermoplastic polypropylene...

20060100349 - Curable urethane polymer adhesives and coatings: The curable urethane polymer adhesive or coating of the present invention comprises at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and in one embodiment an aliphatic conjugated diene monomer, a hydroxy functional monomer, and a colloid having hydroxy functionality and a moiety having isocyanate functionality. The colloid having hydroxy functionality is present...

20060100353 - Coating compositions for basecoats containing acrylic branched polymers: This invention relates to rapid drying coating compositions that are particularly useful for automotive and truck refinish applications; the coating composition is pigmented and contains a branched acrylic polymer and is particularly useful as a basecoat for a basecoat clear coat finish; the coating composition may preferably be used as...

20060100350 - Rapid drying lacquers containing graft copolymers with segmented arms: This invention relates to rapid drying lacquers that are particularly useful for automotive OEM refinish applications. The lacquer includes a novel acrylic graft copolymer with segmented (or block) arms. This invention is also directed to a process for producing coatings from the rapid drying lacquers. These lacquers are especially useful...

20060100351 - Rapid drying lacquers containing impoved rheology control additive: This invention relates to rapid drying lacquers that are particularly useful for automotive OEM refinish applications. The lacquer includes a novel graft copolymer with segmented (or block) arms as a replacement material for all or part of the cellulose acetate butyrate binder component. This invention is also directed to a...

20060100352 - Vinyl amide-containing adhesive compositions for plastic bonding, and methods and products utilizing same: An adhesive composition for bonding PET substrates, particularly components of clamshell packaging, includes a polymerizable vinyl amide compound, a comonomer, an oligomer, and a photoinitiator....

20060100354 - Method for distributing elastomers: A method for distributing elastomer comprising, in order, the steps of: (a) providing a container; (b) providing elastomer; (c) inserting the elastomer into the container until the container contains about 35 percent by volume or less of elastomer and releasably sealing the container, wherein the container is adapted for insertion...

20060100355 - Additive for hydraulically setting systems, the hydraulically setting mixtures and the use thereof: The invention relates to an additive for hydraulically setting systems based on modified polycarboxylates and water-soluble ethers of high polymeric polysaccharides, optionally containing further standard additives, characterized by a content of a) a water-soluble ether of cellulose or a cellulose-like compound with a viscosity of at least approximately 1,000 mPas,...

20060100356 - Alicyclic carboxylic acid-containing functionalized polyolefins and emulsions prepared therefrom: Alicyclic carboxylic acid-containing functionalized polyolefins are provided in this invention. Emulsions comprising alicyclic carboxylic acid-containing functionalized polyolefins are also provided. Processes to produce the alicyclic carboxylic acid-containing functionalized polyolefins and functionalized polyolefin emulsions are also provided....

20060100358 - Stain resistant water-borne coating composition: Aqueous coating compositions are described where the binder includes an anionically stabilized polymeric dispersion. The monomers used to prepare the dispersion are acrylic acid and methacrylic acid as a carboxylic monomer and styrene, alpha methyl styrene or vinyl toluene as a hydrophobic high Tg aromatic monomer and an alkyl acrylate...

20060100357 - Water-based adhesives for difficult substrates and low temperatures: Adhesive compositions comprising one or more polymerizable surfactant monomers as part of an emulsion polymer bond well to a wide spectrum of substrates that conventional adhesive have difficulty adhering to and have improved low temperature and high temperature performance as compared to conventional PSAs....

20060100359 - Fire and stain resistant compositions: A composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of at least one organosiloxane copolymer; (B) 10 to 120 parts by weight of at least one polyorganosiloxane; and (C) 10 to 150 parts by weight of at least one metal alkoxide. Methods for preparing the abovedescribed composition and for treating substrates...

20060100360 - Plastic mass for kneading, modeling, craftwork and decorating: A plastic mass includes plastisol, binding agent and plasticizer as well as filler material, colorant and/or other additives if necessary, wherein the plastisol is an organopolysiloxane. The organopolysiloxane is present in combination with a catalyst as silicone. The mass contains 5-70 weight %, preferably 10-50 weight % silicone. The catalyst...

20060100361 - Delayed crosslinking polycondensable composition, use thereof for producing coatings and resulting coatings: The invention concerns a polycondensable composition capable of being used in coatings with delayed crosslinking, in particular at room temperature. The invention aims at providing a composition comprising: a) an additive composition between an aliphatic isocyanate and a nitrogenous five-membered heterocycle of aromatic type having a nitrogen-carbon-nitrogen sequence of the...

20060100364 - Polymerization of macrocyclic polyester oligomers at elevated temperature using rare earth element catalysts: Compounds containing a lanthanide rare earth element or yttrium are effective catalysts for the polymerization of macrocyclic polyester oligomers. The catalysts are stable at elevated temperatures, and the polymerization is rapid, resulting in high monomer conversion, high molecular weight, and a mechanically sound material....

20060100363 - Polymerization of macrocyclic polyester oligomers using metal amide and metal alkoxide catalysts: Metal amide and metal alkoxide species have been found to catalyze the ring opening polymerization of macrocyclic polyester oligomers. The catalysts provide rapid polymerization, high monomer conversion, high molecular weight, and a mechanically sound material....

20060100362 - Polymerization of macrocyclic polyester oligomers using n-heterocyclic carbene and metal amide or metal alkoxide catalyst: Mixtures or adducts of N-heterocyclic carbenes with metal amides or metal alkoxides are effective catalysts for the polymerization of macrocyclic polyester oligomers. The catalysts are stable at polymerization temperatures, and the polymerization is rapid, resulting in high monomer conversion, high molecular weight, and a mechanically sound material....

20060100365 - Ring opening polymerization of cyclic amides using n-heterocyclic carbene catalysts: N-heterocyclic carbenes are effective catalysts for the ring opening polymerization of cyclic amides. The catalysts provide rapid polymerization, high monomer conversion, high molecular weight, and a mechanically sound material....

20060100366 - Coating compositions for cans and methods of coating: A coating composition for a food or beverage can that includes an emulsion polymerized latex polymer formed by combining an ethylenically unsaturated monomer component with an aqueous dispersion of a salt of an acid- or anhydride-functional polymer and an amine, preferably, a tertiary amine....

20060100367 - Latex particles and process for producing the same: This invention provides latex particles wherein non-specific adsorption or binding of undesired impurities which usually accompanies the use of latex particles is inhibited, and a process to produce such latex particles. This invention also provides diagnostic agent which contains said particles. In another embodiment, this invention provides latex particles comprising...

20060094799 - Polymer precursor dispersion containing a micropulp and method of making the dispersion: This invention relates to a polymer precursor dispersion for use in making a polymer that is a solid at room temperature and further relates to a method of making same where the dispersion comprises a polymer precursor comprising an addition monomer, a condensation monomer, a prepolymer, or a polymer modifier...

20060094800 - Material compositions for reinforcing ionic polymer composites: The invention is related to the preparation of an ionic polymer composite material comprising a protein and carbohydrate-containing vegetable material component that serves as a reinforcement agent for the composite. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the vegetable seed component is selected from the group of soy spent flakes, defatted...

20060094801 - Furan polymer impregnated wood: A furan polymer impregnated wood which comprises wood impregnated with a polymerizable furfural alcohol monomer solution containing at least water, stabilizers, and furfuryl alcohol, and at least one further compound selected from the group consisting of anhydrides, acids and combinations thereof is described. A method for preparing a furan polymer...

20060094802 - Cellulose reinforced resin compositions: The present invention provides an extrudable reinforced resin-containing composition comprising resin capable of plastic flow, reinforcing material, and a lubricant composition comprising oxidized polyethylene wax, ester wax, and amide wax. Also provided are the lubricant composition, and extrusion methods and extruded products based on the present compositions....

20060094803 - Polymer sheets comprising higher order phosphate esters: The present invention is in the field of polymer sheets for use in multiple layer glass panels, and more specifically, the present invention is in the field of polymer sheets comprising agents that improve fire resistance in the polymer sheets....

20060094804 - Storage stable curable composition: The invention relates to a curable composition which can be cured at low temperatures and which exhibits at the same time good storage stability at room temperature, comprising: (i) a compound (A) having at least two unsaturated groups which are activated for Michael addition, (ii) a compound (B) having at...

20060094805 - Esters and partial esters of polyvaleny alcohols: Esters or partial esters comprising at least one carboxylic acid radical and/or a radical of a carboxylic acid mixture having from 24 to 34 carbon atoms (component B) and contain at least one carboxylic acid radical and/or a radical of a carboxylic acid mixture having from 8 to 22 carbon...

20060094806 - Aqueous emulsion based pressure sensitive adhesive and pressure sensitive adhesive sheet employing same: An aqueous emulsion based pressure sensitive adhesive is disclosed that includes water and a water dispersible polymer, and has (1) a viscosity of 100 to 1000 mPa·s, (2) a dynamic surface tension of a water diluted 75% solution thereof of 59 mN/m or more at a discharge frequency of 25...

20060094807 - Injectable moldable thermoplastic compositions: The present invention provides a highly-filled thermoplastic composition comprising a low density polyethylene and a tubular reactor produced ethylene/alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymer. The composition exhibits high tensile strength, high flex modulus, high temperature resistance and high tear strength....

20060094808 - Vinyl chloride resin composition and method for preparation thereof: Provided are a vinyl chloride resin composition containing a vinyl chloride monomer and an organo-modified metal oxide nanoparticle which can be used in exterior construction materials due to markedly improved thermal stability and weather resistance, which are considered weaknesses of vinyl chloride resins, and a method of preparing the same....

20060094809 - Electrically and thermally conductive silicone adhesive compositions: The instant invention provides for an electrically and thermally conductive silicone adhesive composition comprising an alkenyl siloxane, a hydrido-siloxane, an electrically and thermally conductive filler, an optional thermally conductive filler, an adhesion promoter that does not deactivate the hydrosilylation catalyst, and a hydrosilylation catalyst and a hydrosilylation catalyst inhibitor....

20060094810 - Multi-layer container having barrier property: A multi-layer container having a barrier property comprising a polyolefin layer and a nanocomposite blend layer is provided. The multi-layer container maintains a sufficient adhesive strength when contacting gasoline or gasohol, has good durability over a long period of time, and has superior barrier properties to gasoline and organic solvents,...

20060094811 - Nanocomposite composition having barrier property: A dry-blended nanocomposite composition including a resin having a barrier property/intercalated clay nanocomposite and a polyethylene terephthalate resin is provided. The composition has superior mechanical strength and moldability, and superior oxygen, organic solvent, and moisture barrier properties, and thus can be used to manufacture various articles having a barrier property....

20060094812 - Process for the preparation of silver-containing polymer beads: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of silver-containing polymer beads, characterized in that I) a mixture of a) styrene b) crosslinker c) organic silver salt d) free-radical initiator and, if appropriate, e) inerting agent is produced, and II) the resultant mixture is cured in an aqueous...

20060094813 - Glass-fiber-reinforced polymer compositions: A thermoplastic molding composition that contains long glass fibers is disclosed. The composition contain a) at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of polyamides, polycarbonates, polyester carbonates, graft polymers and copolymers, b) a terpolymer of styrene, acrylonitrile and maleic anhydride and c) long glass fibers, the diameter of...

20060094814 - Method for manufacturing rubber product and rubber product obtained by same method: A method for manufacturing a high-quality rubber product while preventing carbon black from separating from the rubber polymer and from reaggregating, without deteriorating the work environment, and the rubber product obtained by the method. The method for manufacturing a rubber product comprising preparing a rubber composition containing carbon black mixed...

20060094815 - Rubber composition and tire comprising the same: The present invention provides a rubber composition which is improved in grip performance, grip durability and abrasion resistance with a highly good balance and a tire comprising the same. The present invention relates to a rubber composition comprising 50 to 120 parts by weight of a reinforcing agent containing particular...

20060094816 - Processes for preparing energy-curable emulsions and processes for coating substrates therewith: A process for forming an emulsion of an energy-curable component by passing the energy-curable component, water and optionally a surfactant through an in-line mixing zone. The in-line mixing zone can be a static mixing zone or a high shear in-line mixing zone having a rotor-stator assembly. The emulsion can be...

20060094817 - Polymerizable fluorinated compound, making method, polymer, resist composition and patterning process: A polymerizable fluorinated compound having formula (2a) or (2b) wherein R1 and R2 are H or C1-C20 alkyl or fluoroalkyl, R3 is H, F or C1-C4 alkyl or fluoroalkyl, and R is H or a protective group is polymerized into a fluorinated polymer which is used as a base polymer...

20060094818 - Microwave-active silicone elastomers: Silicone elastomers filled with magnetite or with mixtures comprising magnetite have microwave-active, magnetic, or both microwave-active and magnetic properties. The compositions can be easily prepared, and can be used for production of crosslinked extrudates and moldings....

20060094819 - Low-viscosity, radiation-curable urethane binder dispersions with high solids contents: The present invention relates to water-free and cosolvent-free binder compositions A) containing of a mixture of A1) at least one emulsifier-free, hydrophobic binder containing groups which can be polymerized by high-energy radiation and A2) at least one hydrophilic unsaturated polyester resin containing the reaction product of a) at least one...