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Mar 06, 2010 - . Photocurable, conductive, transparent polymer coatings - Patent
This patent describes a photocurable, conductive, and transparent polymer coating compositions and methods of using them. The compositions include a...

Mar 06, 2010 - Color stable antimicrobial coatings - Patent
The antimicrobial properties of a number of inorganic materials, especially metals such as silver, copper, zinc, mercury, tin, gold, lead, bismuth,...

Mar 06, 2010 - In situ monitoring of a Mg-rich primer beneath a topcoat exposed to Prohesion conditions - Technical Paper
Mg-rich primers have been proven to be an adequate alternative for chromate-based coatings for the protection of aluminum alloys from corrosion. The...

Mar 06, 2010 - Pigment Dispersants: Complex yet critical components for creating color - Technical Paper
Dispersants play a major role in optimizing the vibrancy and richness of the color of paint. Advances being made in dispersant technology are...

Mar 06, 2010 - Use of Gemini surfactants to stabilize TiO2 P25 colloidal dispersions - Technical Paper
Photocatalytically active TiO2 P25 nanoparticles, widely used for practical applications, were investigated. The nominal size of TiO2 P25...

Mar 06, 2010 - Use of solvents derived from renewable resources, paints and coating including them, method for preparing them - Patent
The invention relates to application of solvent(s) to a product including at least one binder, wherein the product is a paint or coating formulation...

Mar 06, 2010 - Waterborne binder for Primer systems: Key to Versatility and High Performance - Technical Paper
A new waterborne epoxy binder system has been developed for use as a corrosion resistant primer for metal application. The new coating is designed...

Feb 26, 2010 - Color stable antimicrobial coatings - Patent
The antimicrobial properties of a number of inorganic materials, especially metals such as silver, copper, zinc, mercury, tin, gold, lead, bismuth,...

Feb 26, 2010 - Dispersion of γ-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane-functionalized zirconia nanoparticles in UV-curable formulations and properties of their cured coatings - Technical Paper
Highly dispersible zirconia (ZrO2) nanocrystals were functionalized with γ-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (MPS) and dispersed in...

Feb 26, 2010 - Rheology of SiO2/(acrylic polymer/epoxy) suspensions. I. Linear viscoelasticity - Technical Paper
Linear viscoelastic properties of SiO2/(AP/EP) suspension with various SiO2 volume fractions (ϕ) in a blend of acrylic polymer (AP) and epoxy (EP)...

Feb 26, 2010 - Stable, neutral pH, VOC-free biocidal compositions of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one - Patent
1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (referred to hereinafter as BIT) is an established industrial biocide and is particularly effective in protecting aqueous...

Feb 26, 2010 - Structure and property development during solidification of VOC compliant automotive refinish clearcoats - Technical Paper
A model volatile organic compound (VOC) compliant two component (2K) acrylic polyol refinish clearcoat was prepared and used to study the effects of a...

Feb 26, 2010 - Synthesis and performance of alkyd–acrylic hybrid binders - Technical Paper
Preparation and properties of alkyd–acrylic hybrids have been studied. Hybrids with different alkyd–acrylic ratios and acrylic parts were prepared via...

Feb 26, 2010 - The influence of pH value on the efficiency of imidazole based corrosion inhibitors of copper - Technical Paper
The aim of this work is to establish the correlation between the solution pH and the inhibiting efficiency of two imidazole compounds...

Feb 20, 2010 - Correlation of interfacial electrode potential and corrosion resistance of plasma polymer coated galvanized steel. Part 2: Influence of forming induced defects - Technical Paper
Stretch forming of galvanized steel coated with ultra-thin SiO2-like plasma polymer films with a thickness of 10–50 nm was performed to study the...

Feb 20, 2010 - Fatty acid modified polyurethane dispersion for surface coatings: Effect of fatty acid content and ionic content - Technical Paper
The higher molecular weight fatty acid modified polyurethane–urea dispersions (PUDs) were prepared with effective utilization of fatty acid and ionic...

Feb 20, 2010 - Functional Additives: A platform for Revitalizing the Paint and Coatings Industry. - Technical Paper
Carefully engineered, high performance bio-based additives with highly specific activities can add unique functionality to paints and coatings. For...

Feb 20, 2010 - Multipurpose Additive For Low VOC Solvent Based Coatings - Patent
The invention relates to a coating composition comprising at least one binder and a multipurpose additive obtained by either reacting a vegetable oil...

Feb 20, 2010 - PROCESS FOR TAILORING WATER-BORNE COATING COMPOSITIONS - Patent
This patent application relates to a process for tailoring the rheology of an aqueous or water-borne coating composition using a system comprising an...

Feb 20, 2010 - Study of the Migration of Photoinitiators Used in Printed Food-Packaging Materials into Food Simulants - Technical Paper
Photoinitiators (PIs), used for curing inks and lacquers with ultraviolet (UV) light, can contaminate foodstuffs by mass transference. The aim of the...

Feb 20, 2010 - Synthesis of nanocolorants with crosslinked shell by miniemulsion polymerization stabilized by waterborne polyurethane - Technical Paper
Nanocolorants were prepared by miniemulsion polymerization, in which waterborne polyurethane was used as surfactant for the first time. Transmission... (1 Member Reaction)

Feb 13, 2010 - . METAL SALT PIGMENTS CONTAINING PAPER COATING AGENTS CONTAINING AQUEOUS DISPERSIONS OF WATER-SOLUBLE COPOLYMERS - Patent
This patent application describes a paper coating material containing metal salt pigments in an amount of at least 40 parts by weight relative to the...

Feb 13, 2010 - Correlation of interfacial electrode potential and corrosion resistance of plasma polymer coated galvanized steel. Part 1: Ultra-thin plasma polymer films of varying thickness - Technical Paper
Ultra-thin SiO2-like plasma polymer films were deposited on zinc coated steel. Such films led to a strong inhibition of cathodic and anodic...

Feb 13, 2010 - Evaluation of Various Organic Color Pigments - Technical Paper
Seventeen commonly used organic pigments are evaluated by a variety of test methods used to optimize paint formulations. The article provides test... (1 Member Reaction)

Feb 13, 2010 - FLEXIBLE HARDCOATS AND SUBSTRATES COATED THEREWITH 49. UV CURABLE COATING COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ALIPHATIC URETHANE ACRYLATE RESINS - Patent
The present invention addresses the need for UV curable coatings that provide high scratch and abrasion resistance, improved exterior durability, UV...

Feb 13, 2010 - Practical Considerations for Making Low-VOC Silicon-based Water Repellents - Technical Paper
Silicone-based water repellents are able to penetrate a substrate, form covalent bonds within the substrate, and impart excellent hydrophobicity to... (3 Member Reactions)

Feb 13, 2010 - Synthesis and properties of alkoxysilane-functionalized urethane oil/titania hybrid films - Technical Paper
In this study, alkoxysilane-functionalized urethane oil/titania (AFUO/titania) hybrid films were synthesized by sol–gel method. For this purpose,...

Feb 13, 2010 - UV OR EB CURING SCREEN PRINTING INKS CONTAINING A HIGH AMOUNT OF RENEWABLE/SUSTAINABLE MATERIAL - Patent
The object of this patent application is to provide a printing ink for screen printing which contains a high amount of sustainable material and is...

Feb 05, 2010 - Accidental Discovery Produces Durable New Blue Pigment - Technical Paper
Typical blue pigments such as Cobalt blue and Prussian blue are not stable at high temperatures or acidic conditions. Chemists at Oregon State...

Feb 05, 2010 - ANTIMICROBIAL POLYMERS AND THEIR USES - Patent
This patent application describes polymers with non-leaching antimicrobial activity and their use as surface coatings or bulk resins for medical...

Feb 05, 2010 - Environmental factors affecting the corrosion behavior of reinforcing steel II. Role of some anions in the initiation and inhibition of pitting corrosion of steel in Ca(OH)2 solutions - Technical Paper
Potential-time curves are constructed for the steel electrode in naturally aerated Ca(OH)2 solutions simulating the corrosion behavior in concrete.... (1 Member Reaction)

Feb 05, 2010 - FLEXIBLE HARDCOATS AND SUBSTRATES COATED THEREWITH - Patent
A method for providing a flexible hardcoat on a substrate includes the use of a dual cure silane possessing a UV curable group and a thermally curable...

Feb 05, 2010 - IONIC LIQUID EPOXY RESINS - Patent
This patent application describes the manufacture of Ionic liquid epoxide monomers that react with cross-linking agents to form polymers exhibiting... (1 Member Reaction)

Feb 05, 2010 - Mechanisms for Combating macro and Microfoam in Low-VOC Waterborne Systems - Technical Paper
Additives used to enhance pigment and substrate wetting in waterborne coating systems typically contribute to foam formation. This article reviews... (1 Member Reaction)

Feb 05, 2010 - POLYURETHANE DISPERSION COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE HIGHLY BRANCHED POLYMER - Patent
The present invention relates to a polyurethane dispersion, which comprises at least one highly branched polymer, to a coating agent or an adhesive on...

Feb 05, 2010 - RENEWABLY RESOURCED CHEMICALS AND INTERMEDIATES - Patent
This disclosure covers chemical products that are produced from renewable resources that can displace those materials currently derived from petroleum...

Jan 29, 2010 - Kinetic studies of UV-waterborne nanocomposite formulations with nanoalumina and nanosilica - Technical Paper
UV-waterborne coatings are gaining in popularity because of their environment friendly advantages. Most of the mechanical properties of such coatings...

Jan 29, 2010 - Linseed amide diol/DGEBA epoxy blends for coating applications: Preparation, characterization, ageing studies and coating properties - Technical Paper
Linseed amide diol [HELA] was used as modifier for conventionally available epoxy resin [DGEBA] by blending in different ratio. Blends [DGEBA/HELA]... (1 Member Reaction)

Jan 29, 2010 - New “Eco-Friendly” Universal Corrosion Inhibitors - Technical Paper
Extensive laboratory work has been carried out to discover an effective corrosion inhibitor to replace commonly used zinc salts. After studying more... (2 Member Reactions)

Jan 29, 2010 - Polyols based on isocyanates and melamines and their applications in 1K and 2K coatings - Technical Paper
Polyurethane polyols (PUPOs) and melamine polyols (MEPOs), offer valuable alternatives to the commonly used polyester and acrylic polyols and new...

Jan 29, 2010 - Preparation and surface property of core-shell particles containing fluorinated polymer in shell - Technical Paper
The surface properties of polyacrylate latex films have been optimally modified using only small amounts of a fluorinated acrylate. The core-shell... (1 Member Reaction)

Jan 29, 2010 - Radiation Curable Inkjet Inks, Method of Manufacture, and Methods of Use Thereof - Patent
Radiation curable inkjet inks using pigments as colorants are particularly difficult to formulate, as pigments have significant drawbacks. Pigment...

Jan 29, 2010 - Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Coated with OH-Functionalized Organic Groups: Dispersion and Covalent Bonding in Epoxy Networks - Technical Paper
This paper reports the synthesis of silver nanoparticles (NPs) with an average diameter of about 4 nm, coated with particular organic groups that... (4 Member Reactions)

Jan 23, 2010 - Degradable epoxy coatings by photoinitiated cationic copolymerization of bisepoxide with ε-caprolactone - Technical Paper
Thermal and hydrolytical degradable epoxy coatings based on bis-phenol-A-diglycidyl ether (DGEBA) and ε-caprolactone (CL) were prepared by...

Jan 23, 2010 - Hydrophobically modified poly(acrylic acid) [PAA] and process of preparation thereof - Patent
The present invention relates to the development of hydrophobically modified polymers [HMPs], which have emerged as promising materials in diverse...

Jan 23, 2010 - INK SET, INK JET RECORDING METHOD, RECORDED MATTER, AND INK JET RECORDING APPARATUS - Patent
The present invention relates to an ink set, an ink jet recording method, a recorded matter recorded by the ink jet recording method, and an ink jet...

Jan 23, 2010 - LOW VOC ADDITIVES FOR EXTENDING THE WET EDGE AND OPEN TIME OF AQUEOUS COATINGS - Patent
The present invention relates generally to the use of low volatile organic compound (VOC) additives in coatings. In another aspect, the invention...

Jan 23, 2010 - New waterborne paints with different binders and corrosion inhibition application - Technical Paper
Waterborne paint formulations based on three different emulsion resins were prepared with different pigment volume concentration (PVC). The effect of...

Jan 23, 2010 - Rheology control agents for coating compositions - Patent
The rheology control agents described in this patent are typically used in solvent-borne coating compositions, particularly clear and pigmented...

Jan 23, 2010 - Synthesis and characterization of thermally expandable microcapsules by suspension polymerization - Technical Paper
Suspension polymerization is used to synthesize novel thermally expandable microcapsules having poly (acrylonitrile (AN)-methyl methacrylate...

Jan 18, 2010 - HIGH TRANSPARENCY PIGMENTS - Patent
The present invention relates to a high transparency pigment that is produced by milling a crude pigment with a dispersant containing polyurethane.... (2 Member Reactions)

Jan 16, 2010 - Miniemulsion polymerization for synthesis of structured clay/polymer nanocomposites: Short review and recent advances - Technical Paper
This review presents different aspects concerning clay/polymer nanocomposites produced by heterophase polymerization in aqueous media. This paper...

Jan 16, 2010 - Modified properties of Egyptian kaolin-phosphate core-shell pigments in solvent-based paints for protection of cold-rolled steel surfaces - Technical Paper
The core-shell method is used as an economic and highly efficient way to process a pigment used for corrosion protection properties. According to... (1 Member Reaction)

Jan 16, 2010 - Radiation Curable Inkjet Inks, Method of Manufacture, and Methods of Use Thereof - Patent
Radiation curable inkjet inks using pigments as colorants are particularly difficult to formulate, as pigments have significant drawbacks. Pigment... (2 Member Reactions)

Jan 16, 2010 - Self-Cleaning, Odor Reducing, and Water Shedding properties of titanium Dioxide Photocatalytic Oxidizing coatings - Technical Paper
This article reviews a new coating technology, commercialized ten years ago in Japan, that allows coated surfaces to become self-cleaning of general...

Jan 16, 2010 - SOLAR ABSORPTIVE COATING SYSTEM - Patent
A typical solar heating system requires a solar collector having high absorption in the spectral range of the sun and low emissivity (re-radiation of... (1 Member Reaction)

Jan 16, 2010 - Thickening System and Method - Patent
This patent application describes paint formulations that exhibit improved performance characteristics based on a cellulose ether...

Jan 08, 2010 - 2K Waterborne Polyurethane Coating System and Methods Thereof - Patent
This patent application is for a waterborne coating system comprising a two-part aqueous polyurethane coating which provides for building solvent... (1 Member Reaction)

Jan 08, 2010 - Alkylphenol Ethoxylate Alternative for Coatings Applications - Technical Paper
Environmental problems associated with alykylphenol ethoxylate (APEO) wetting agents have spurred considerable interest in finding environmentally...

Jan 08, 2010 - Electrochemical investigation of the coating/substrate interface stability for styrene/acrylate copolymer films applied on iron - Technical Paper
Water-borne n-butyl acrylate (nBA)/styrene (Sty), 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (EHA)/Sty and nBA/EHA/Sty copolymer dispersions were applied on iron to...

Jan 08, 2010 - Encapsulation of Pigment Red 122 into UV-curable resins via a mini-emulsion technique - Technical Paper
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Jan 08, 2010 - INK SET, AND RECORDING METHOD, RECORDING SYSTEM, AND RECORDED MATTER USING THE INK SET - Patent
The object of this patent application is to provide an ink set that has a wide color reproduction range, has high saturation, produces a glossy...

Jan 08, 2010 - Radiation Curable Inkjet Inks, Method of Manufacture, and Methods of Use Thereof - Patent
Disclosed herein are non-aqueous, radiation curable inkjet inks exhibiting stability at high shear rate (good rheological stability), stability at... (1 Member Reaction)

Jan 01, 2010 - Adhesive Curing on Demand - Technical Paper
A new photlatent base catalyst has been developed that releases an amidine-type catalyst for curing conventional adhesive systems. The conjugative...

Jan 01, 2010 - Aqueous Polymer Compositions Exhibiting Increased Open Time With Reduced Levels Of Volatile Organic Compounds - Patent
This invention relates to aqueous film-forming polymer compositions containing relatively low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOC's). The... (1 Member Reaction)

Jan 01, 2010 - New Rheology Modifiers for Modifying the Rheological Behaviour of Coating Compositions - Patent
Curtain coating involves applying the coating composition as a falling thin curtain onto the substrate. This method requires coating compositions of...

Jan 01, 2010 - New Waterborne Pigment Grinding Resin for High-Performance Coatings - Technical Paper
A new waterborne pigment grinding resin has been developed with the dual objective of providing pigment grinding capability approaching a typical...

Jan 01, 2010 - ORANGE PEARLESCENT PIGMENTS - Patent
Among pigments, orange is a difficult color to produce. Orange pigments are typically based on the use of cadmium, which is not environmentally...

Jan 01, 2010 - Salt Exclusion in Silane-Laced Epoxy Coatings - Technical Paper
The corrosion protection mechanism of a one-step silane-laced epoxy coating system was investigated using neutron reflectivity. Pure epoxy and...

Dec 25, 2009 - ADDITIVES AND MODIFIERS FOR SOLVENT- AND WATER-BASED METALLIC CONDUCTIVE INKS - Patent
Printed conductive films have the potential to lower manufacturing costs for microelectronics and large area electronics. Recently, metal...

Dec 25, 2009 - MIDLY ALKALINE THIN INORGANIC CORROSION PROTECTIVE COATING FOR METAL SUBSTRATES - Patent
This patent application describes a chrome-free conversion coating that does not have the environmental issues associated with chrome-based coatings....

Dec 25, 2009 - New High-Performance Alkyl Phenol-Free Surfactants Improved Physical Properties - Technical Paper
A new class of nonionic, alkyl phenol-free (AP-free) surfactants is introduced that exhibit effective performance during polymerization and...

Dec 25, 2009 - PHOTOPOLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING AN OXONOL DYE - Patent
This invention relates to the use of an oxonol dye as a color indicator to determine full cure of a photopolymerizable composition. The dye color is...

Dec 25, 2009 - STABILIZATION OF IODINE-CONTAINING BIOCIDES BY MEANS OF SPECIAL AZOLE COMPOUNDS - Patent
Upon exposure to outdoor light, Iodine-containing biocides typically turn yellow and lose their biological activity in solvent-based paints. ...

Dec 25, 2009 - Synthesis and characterization of low-cost cardanol polyurethanes - Technical Paper
Polyols, derived from a renewable resource, is used to prepare a polyurethane (PU) resin having both flexibility and rigidity. Cardanol, an alkyl...

Dec 18, 2009 - Biocidal Film-Forming Composition and Method for Coating Surfaces With It - Patent
An anti-microbial composition is described which remains permanent when applied to a surface or load bearing structure. The surface or load bearing... (1 Member Reaction)

Dec 18, 2009 - Coating compositions containing reactive diluents and methods - Patent
Typically, low VOC coating systems have been achieved by using low molecular weight polymers. However, this can result in products having poor... (2 Member Reactions)

Dec 18, 2009 - HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL POLYETHEROLS AND THE PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - Patent
The invention relates to a method for producing highly functional polyetherols by reacting at least one trifunctional or higher functional alcohol and...

Dec 18, 2009 - Laser-Controllable Coatings for Corrosion Protection - Technical Paper
This article introduces a novel and versatile approach to corrosion protection by use of “smart” laser-controllable coating. The main advantage of the...

Dec 18, 2009 - METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LUMINESCENT POWDER COATING - Patent
The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a luminescent powder coating having high quality, high luminance, and a uniform color. The...

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