Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 series inventions 07/06

20060167129 - Method of infiltrating enamel lesions: The present invention refers to a method of infiltrating enamel, in particular for the prevention and/or treatment of carious lesions. Said method of infiltrating enamel comprises the steps of (a) exposing an enamel area to be infiltrated to a conditioner comprising hydrochloric acid; (b) exposing the enamel area conditioned in...

20060167130 - Antimicrobial acrylic polymer: An antimicrobial additive composition is provided which economically and efficiently imparts antimicrobial characteristics to acrylic polymers, and particularly thermoformable acrylic sheets made from such polymers. The antimicrobial composition contains 2,4,4′-trichloro-2′-hydroxydiphenyl ether, also known as triclosan, and orthophenyl phenol also known as OPP....

20060167131 - Intumescent fire retardant latex paint with mold inhibitor: Intumescent fire retardant latex paint has a mold inhibitor in an amount sufficient to kill, control, or prevent growth of mold, mildew or fungus after the intumescent fire retardant latex paint having mold inhibitor is applied to, and dried and reached a constant mass on a substrate. The paint can...

20060167132 - Compostable vinyl halide polymer compositions and composite sheets: Compositions of vinyl halide polymers such as PVC are rendered compostable by a prodegradant system of an organotitanate or zirconate and an organotin. PVC sheets and composites are compostable in landfills....

20060167133 - Sealant composition comprising a crosslinkable material and a reduced amount of cement for a permeable zone downhole: A sealant composition for servicing a wellbore, comprising a crosslinkable material, a crosslinking agent, a fluid loss control additive, water, and a cement present in an amount in a range of from about 0% to about 50% by weight of the sealant composition. A method of preparing a sealant composition,...

20060167134 - Resin composition and process for producing resin molding: (In the formula, a ring A and a ring B respectively represent benzene rings, and hydrogen bonded to the benzene rings may optionally be substituted with other groups. Y represents —CONH— or —NHCO—. X represents a heterocyclic group or a condensed heterocyclic group including one or more NH or CO...

20060167135 - Inkjet ink binder and inkjet ink composition: An inkjet ink binder including an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, the polymer including as polymerized units from 1 to 20 wt.% ethylenically unsaturated hydrophilic monomer, based on polymer weight, the polymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 1000 to 50,000, and the polymer having a glass transition...

20060167137 - Inkjet ink binder and inkjet ink composition: An inkjet ink binder including an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, the polymer including as polymerized units from 1 to 20 wt. % ethylenically unsaturated hydrophilic monomer, based on polymer weight, the polymer having a weight average molecular weight of from 1000 to 50,000, and the polymer having a glass...

20060167136 - Method of manufacturing dispersible colorant and ink-jet recording ink: A dispersible colorant suitable for ink-jet recording ink is manufactured by a method using aqueous precipitation polymerization. The ink has high dispersion stability and can form a high-quality image excellent in fastness properties. The method includes at least a dispersing step of dispersing a colorant into an aqueous solution by...

20060167138 - Powder comprising silica-coated zinc oxide, organic polymer composition containing the powder and shaped article thereof: A powder comprising silica-coated zinc oxide fine particles in which the surface of each particle is coated with silica, wherein large particles of 5 μm or more account for 0.1 mass % or less. A powder comprising surface-hydrophobicized silica-coated zinc oxide fine particles in which the silica-coated zinc oxide fine...

20060167139 - Nanostructured dielectric composite materials: A nanocomposite material suitable for electrical insulation includes a polymer compounded with a substantially homogeneously distributed functionalized nanoparticle filler. The nanocomposite material is produced by compounding the polymer with the functionalized nanoparticle filler by imparting a shear force to a mixture of the polymer and filler capable of preventing agglomeration...

20060167140 - Curable polyester resin compositions: Curable polyester resins are described herein which may be used in a wide variety of fields. The curable polyester resins may include a curing accelerator such as DMAA, a rubber modifier such as polyvinyl acetate based material, and/or a copper salt....

20060160919 - Reactive filler for dental cements: A process for the modification of a particulate reactive filler for a dental ionomer cement, comprising (a) providing a particulate reactive filler; and (b1) treating the surface of the particulate reactive filler with a surface modifying agent for obtaining a surface modified particulate reactive filler displaying ligand groups for a...

20060160920 - Hydrolysis-stable monomers with acid groups: p

20060160921 - Non-aqueous slurries used as thickeners and defoamers and method of using slurries in aqueous systems: A low VOC, HAPs free, substantially non-aqueous slurry for use as a rheology modifier in aqueous systems including but not limited to latex paints. The slurry comprises a particulate water-swelling polymer such as hydroxyethyl cellulose, mineral oil carrier liquid, a non-ionic surfactant, a particulate thickening agent, a defoamer, and optionally...

20060160922 - Biodegradable polymer compositions with controlled lifetimes: A polymer composition for making products having a controlled lifetime in an outdoor environment before degrading in a controlled way, comprises a hydrocarbon polymer that can biodegrade by an oxidative mechanism, and an antioxidant and a prooxidant that are soluble in the polymer. The antioxidant comprises a zinc, calcium or...

20060160923 - Ink composition for ink jet recording: There is provided an ink composition which can yield images having silver salt photograph-like gloss and is also excellent in fixation, lightfastness, and gasfastness of recorded images. The ink composition comprises: a resin produced by emulsion polymerization of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of a reactive emulsifier containing...

20060160924 - Inkjet recording ink, inkjet recording method, ink cartridge, and inkjet recording system: e

20060160925 - Radiation curable ink and preparation method and image forming method using the same: A radiation-curable ink including, (a) a colorant dispersion containing a pigment and a diluent, the pigment being present in an amount of 20 to 95 weight % based on the total weight of the colorant dispersion; (b) polymerizable compound; and (c) a polymerization initiator, wherein the radiation-curable ink has a...

20060160926 - Intumescent electrical installation systems and processes for their production: Intumescent, electrical installation systems which comprise an injection molding material of polyolefins or polyimides in combination with intumescent additives, the melting points of the polyolefins and of the polyimides being lower than the intumescence temperature of the intumescent additives....

20060160927 - Intumescent powder compositions and coatings made therefrom: The present invention provides intumescent powder compositions and methods of using them, the compositions comprising one or more blowing agents that initiate blowing at a first initiation temperature, preferably tetrazoles, one or more phosphorous containing catalysts that act as a blowing agent at a second initiation temperature, one or more...

20060160928 - Thermoformed polystyrene products: A thermoformed food service product is disclosed. The thermoformed food service product comprises a polystyrene, a filler material, and a minor portion of additive. The polystyrene can be selected from the group consisting of crystal polystyrene, high impact polystyrene, and styrene-butadiene copolymers. The filler material can be selected from the...

20060160929 - Nanocomposites of dendritic polymers: In the present invention, an inorganic reactant is, or reactants are, localized with respect to a dendritic polymer by physical constraint within or by a non-covalent conjugation to the dendritic polymer. The localized inorganic reactant or reactants is/are subsequently transformed to form a reaction product which is immobilized with respect...

20060160930 - Coating compositions with enhanced corrosion resistance and appearance: Coating compositions having improved corrosion resistance are disclosed. The coatings comprise high levels of particles having particle size and surface area sufficient to provide the desired level of corrosion resistance. The improved resistance is achieved without adversely affecting the appearance of the coatings. Methods of using the coatings, and the...

20060160931 - Non-halogen flame retardant epoxy resin composition, and prepreg and copper-clad laminate using the same: Provided are a non-halogen flame retardant epoxy resin composition comprising (A) a silicon-containing, phosphorus-modified epoxy resin, (B) a multifunctional epoxy resin, (C) a mixed curing agent of an amine curing agent and a phenolic curing agent and (D) a metal hydrate inorganic flame retardant, and a prepreg and copper-clad laminate...

20060160932 - Heat activated sealants and foamed materials: The disclosure related curing agents used in automotive sealants and foamed materials and comprises at least one epoxy functional compound and an effective amount of at least one metallic acrylate, metallic diacrylate, metallic monomethacrylate, metallic dimethacrylate compounds, among others....

20060155003 - Additives and method for reducing odor: Additives and methods for reducing or eliminating odor in oil based media. The additives comprise an essential oil, an essential oil component, or mixtures thereof....

20060155004 - Resin mortar composition for construction and floor operating method using the same: The present invention relates to a resin mortar composition, which has excellent flowing property, storage property, excellent self-leveling property when constructed, and excellent abrasion resistance, surface scratch resistance, crack resistance and durability after construction, which can be easily constructed and easily control curing time, and is economical. According to the...

20060155006 - Microencapsulated pigment, production process therefor, aqueous dispersion, and ink jet recording ink: Provided are ink jet ink excellent in dispersion stability and ejection stability and capable of forming images with fastness, abrasion resistance, color developability, and high density with little feathering; a microencapsulated pigment (MCP) providing the ink and a process of making the same; and an aqueous dispersion of the MCP....

20060155005 - White ink composition for ink-jet recording, and inkjet image forming method and ink-jet image forming apparatus employing the same: A white ink composition for ink-jet recording including: a white pigment; a dispersing agent; a polymerizable compound; and a photo-polymerization initiator, wherein, when an ink-jet image is formed with the white ink composition and hardened by irradiation of an activation energy ray to have a thickness of 5 through 20...

20060155008 - Microencapsulated pigment, production process therefor, aqueous dispersion, and ink jet recording ink: Provided are ink jet ink excellent in dispersion stability and ejection stability and capable of forming images with fastness, abrasion resistance, color developability, and high density with little feathering; a microencapsulated pigment (MCP) providing the ink and a process of making the same; and an aqueous dispersion of the MCP....

20060155007 - Uv-stabilised particles: The present invention relates to UV-stabilised particles which are distinguished by the fact that they reflect or absorb light having wavelengths of from 290 to 500 nm. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the production of the particles according to the invention and to the use thereof in...

20060155009 - Carbon-based material and method of producing the same, and composite material and method of producing the same: A method of producing a carbon-based material includes steps (a), (b) and (c). In the step (a), an elastomer and at least a first carbon material is mixed and the first carbon material is dispersed by applying a shear force to obtain a composite elastomer. In the step (b), the...

20060155010 - Surface treatment of metallic fillers for organic resins: A method is provided for pretreating metallic fillers adapted to be added into an organic polymer resin matrix adapted to cure into a material, wherein pretreating the fillers enhances the mechanical and electrical properties of the cured material. The method includes selecting an organofunctional silane based on compatibility of a...

20060155011 - Slurries containing microfiber and micropowder, and methods for using and making same: A slurry containing microfiber and micropowders, and a process for making such a slurry, are provided. The slurry containing microfibers and micropowders is more stable and easier to process, and the micropowder is less likely to separate out of the slurry or agglomerate in comparison to a slurry containing only...

20060148926 - Bifunctionalized polyester material for surface treatment and biomodification: The invention features a method of treating polyester material to generate functional carboxylic acid and amine groups. These functional groups can be used as sites for covalent bond formation to attach chemical or biological moieties. This bifunctionalized polyester polymer can be used in any medical application in which biocompatible polymers...

20060148927 - Sealer and method for its application: Disclosed are a sealing material comprises a powdered material into which a rubber base sealing material with a viscosity of 20 to 200 Pa·s/100° C. is pulverized at a temperature lower than, or equal to, a brittle temperature of the rubber base sealing material, and a method of applying the...

20060148928 - Modified latex drag reducer and processes therefor and therewith: A modified latex drag reducer and methods of making and using the drag reducer in order to reduce friction losses resulting from turbulent fluid flow through a conduit. Particularly, the modified latex drag reducer is formed from an initial latex which is a product of an emulsion polymerization reaction. The...

20060148930 - Novel rheology regulators of the crushed natural calcium carbonate type, possibly treated with a fatty acid or its salt, and their application in polymeric compositions: The specific surface area is 14 to 30 m2/g measured according to the BET method to ISO 4652, and the oil absorption is greater than 16 measured according to ISO 787-V (Rub-out method). The conditions of mixing of the constituents and manufacture are improved, as well as the properties of...

20060148929 - Plastisol composition: The present invention provides a plastisol composition which combines low temperature baking property and storage stability which are comparable to those of the prior polyvinyl chloride plastisols and has a low-temperature flexibility. The plastisol composition according to the present invention comprises an acrylic plastisol consisting of a plasticizer having acrylic...

20060148932 - Nanoparticle based inks and methods of making the same: The present invention provides nanoparticle based recording mediums, inks and ink compositions, methods of making nanoparticle based recording mediums and inks, nanoparticles and methods for making nanoparticles, methods for stabilizing colorants against electromagnetic radiation (including radiation in the visible wavelength range), methods for enhancing the substrate independent durability performance of...

20060148931 - Rubber composition containing resinous nanoparticle: This invention relates to a tread rubber composition for tires with the addition of crosslinked resinous nanoparticles having a high glass transition temperature (Tg) into elastomeric base polymers. The invention demonstrates greatly improved handling performance without deteriorating controllability and stability during high-speed running. The present invention more specifically discloses a...

20060148933 - Treatment of aqueous compositions containing contaminants: The present invention provides for a method of producing a composition containing a polymer having undergone phase inversion, the method comprising the step of: effecting phase inversion of a phase invertible water insoluble polymer in an aqueous composition and the composition comprises a mixture of at least two different substances,...