Abstract:
Provided is a method for preparing a polymer nano-composite, more particularly, an economical method for preparing a polymer nano-composite with improved properties via a single process of organic treatment of a layered clay mineral and dispersion in a rubber latex material at a pH where both the rubber latex material and the layered clay mineral are stabilized. The provided method for preparing a polymer nano-composite allows effective dispersion without using an organic modification process for improving dispersibility of the layered clay mineral in resin. Thus prepared polymer nano-composite exhibits superior mechanical property and may be usefully applied for automobile interior and exterior materials.
Abstract:
Aqueous polymer dispersions based on polychloroprene, and a process for their preparation and use. The aqueous polymer dispersions are produced from a polychloroprene dispersion having an average particle size of from 60 to 220 nm, and an aqueous silicon dioxide dispersion having an SiO2 particle diameter of from 1 to 400 nm.
Abstract:
A polymeric composition comprising: a) from 90 to 99.9% by weight of a continuous fluoropolymer matrix; and homogeneously dispersed b) from 0.1 to 10% by weight of lamellar inorganic particles having at least one dimension lower than 100 nm having improved elastic modulus and “storage modulus” G′ at high temperatures.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a process for making silica-filled rubber masterbatch using silica hydrophobated with a trimethoxy silane coupling agent that is soluble in an alcohol-water solution containing at least about 70 wt % water. One embodiment uses a mixture of trimethoxy silanes, one or more of which react with rubber to bond the silica to the rubber, and one or more of which do not react with rubber, but do hydrophobate the silica. Hydrophobated silica is mixed with latex polymer and incorporated into rubber during coagulation of the latex, which is preferably coagulated with calcium chloride. The present invention further provides a process for making the trimethoxy silane coupling agents. Preferred trimethoxy silane coupling agents include bis-(3-trimethoxysilylpropyl)-disulfide and bis-(3-trimethoxysilylpropyl)-tetrasulfide. Rubber products, particularly tires, compounded with the inventive silica masterbatch can be processed for a long time before scorching because the silica masterbatch provides a long scorch time.
Abstract:
A polyester toner includes particles of a resin, a colorant, an optional wax, and a polyion coagulant, where the toner is prepared by an emulsion aggregation process.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to the provision of premixed aqueous compositions which are used to provide a paint composition of varying finish characteristics at the point of sale. Thus, the merchant distributing the paint composition made from the subject premixed compositions need only maintain inventory of four compositions. The particular compositions which are the subject of the invention exhibit stable characteristics during storage in their respective reservoirs. The compositions include a pigment composition, a dispersant thickening agent, a high resin content binder, and a low resin content binder. The compositions are combined in differing amounts to produce paint compositions being suitable for either interior or exterior use and having differing sheens, quality levels, and color bases.
Abstract:
A method of making a rubber latex comprises providing a rubber latex and adding to the latex a solution of a reinforcing agent. Further, a method of making a reinforced rubber latex film comprises providing a rubber latex, adding to the latex a solution of a reinforcing agent, then forming a film from the latex. There is also provided a rubber latex comprising a solution of a reinforcing agent, which is preferably a solution of a water-soluble silicate. Rubber latex films and articles made therefrom are also provided.
Abstract:
This invention relates to the preparation of a silica reinforced elastomer via preparation of a silica-elastomer masterbatch as a composite of synthetic silica and an emulsion polymerization prepared synthetic elastomer. Such masterbatch is prepared by introducing such silica and a silane into a latex of the synthetic elastomer and recovering the composite thereof The invention further includes a rubber composition of at least two elastomers wherein at least one of said elastomers is such masterbatched composite. A tire having a component of such rubber composition, particularly a tire tread, is specifically contemplated.
Abstract:
A wax emulsion comprised of polyethylene wax and one or more surfactants in an aqueous medium, wherein the polyethylene wax has a degree of crystallinity of from about 50% to about 80% by weight of the polyethylene wax, is provided. The wax emulsion is made by emulsifying the polyethylene wax, one or more surfactants and an aqueous medium in a vessel at a temperature at or above the melting point of the polyethylene wax to form an emulsified product, and subsequently cooling the emulsified product to ambient temperature at a cooling rate of at least 10° C. per minute. The wax emulsion is preferably incorporated into toner particles prepared by emulsion/aggregation/coalescing.
Abstract:
A process involving heating a mixture of a colorant dispersion, a latex emulsion, and an optional wax dispersion in the presence of a coagulant containing a metal ion, a base, and an organic sequestering agent, and wherein said heating involves a first heating and a second heating, and wherein the second heating is at a higher temperature than the first heating; and wherein said higher temperature is equal to about or above about the Tg of polymer or resin contained in said latex emulsion.