Abstract:
A curable composition comprising a fluorinated amorphous fluoropolymer, and fluorinated polyol crosslinking agent of the R f -[(CH 2 ) y -OH] x , where R f represents a perfluoroalkylene group of valence x, subscript y is 1 or 2; and subscript x is 2 to 4.
Abstract:
A fiber comprising: a base polymer comprising an aromatic polyester or nylon-6; and an alkylene oxide-containing nonionic surfactant mixed within the base polymer; wherein the alkylene oxide-containing nonionic surfactant has a melting point of greater than 25°C and an HLB of greater than 10. An article comprising a plurality of said fibers, wherein a dye is present in a greater amount in a first portion of the fibers than in other portions of the fibers of the article.
Abstract:
A silsesquixane polymer, a composition including such silsesquixane polymer, and an article including such polymer or composition, wherein the composition includes a silsesquioxane polymer and a free siloxane; wherein the silsesquioxane polymer includes a three-dimensional network of Formula (I): wherein: each R 1 and R 2 is independently a (C1-C4)alkyl; each L 1 is independently a single bond, an alkylene, or an alkylene bonded to a group selected from oxy, thio, carbonyl, -NH-, and combinations thereof; each R 3 is independently a linear (C14-C100)alkyl; with the proviso that L 1 is selected such that each Si atom is directly bonded to an alkylene or an alkyl; m is an integer of at least 2; n is an integer of at least 1; m + n is an integer of at least 10; each oxygen atom at an asterisk (*) is bonded to another Si atom within the three-dimensional network; and the silsesquioxane polymer is a solid at 25°C.
Abstract:
A fluorochemical composition that includes one or more fluorochemical urethane compounds, a method of treating a substrate (e.g., a method for imparting water and oil repellency and antisoiling characteristics to a substrate), and an article having a fluorochemical composition coating thereon
Abstract:
A coalescing element for aggregating droplets of an emulsion. The coalescing element includes a nonwoven web substrate. A coalescer that includes the coalescing element can also include a housing and a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet each in fluid communication with the coalescing element. The coalescing element and coalescer may be useful for emulsions that form in solvent extraction/electowinning copper processing and for other emulsions.
Abstract:
A fluorine-free composition includes one or more compounds derived from a reaction mixture that includes: (i) at least one isocyanate-reactive (i.e., functionalized) oligomer comprising 2 to 20 repeating units; (ii) at least one polyisocyanate; (iii) optionally at least one additional isocyanate-reactive compound; and (iv) optionally at least one isocyanate blocking agent; wherein the isocyanate-reactive oligomer is made by the radical-initiated reaction of a reaction mixture comprising at least one mercaptan and at least one (meth)acrylate monomer, wherein the at least one (meth)acrylate monomer comprises at least one isocyanate-derived group (e.g., a urethane group or a urea group) and at least one hydrocarbon group having at least 16 carbon atoms (and in some embodiments, up to 60 carbon atoms). Such compositions are useful for treating fibrous substrates to enhance their water-repellency.
Abstract:
Fluorinated silane compounds, compositions containing the fluorinated silane compounds, and articles prepared using the fluorinated silane compounds and compositions are described. The fluorinated silane compounds can be soluble or dispersible in aqueous media, such as water, and can be used to coat articles, such as glass articles.
Abstract:
A composition comprising at least one first divalent unit represented by formula (A) or formula (B); and at least one of a second divalent unit comprising a pendant Z group or a monovalent unit comprising a thioether linkage and a terminal Z group, wherein each Z group is independently selected from the group consisting of -P(O)(OY) 2 and -O-P(O)(OY) 2 . Rf is a perfluoropolyether group. Q is selected from the group consisting of a bond, -C(O)-N(R 1 )-, and -C(O)-O-. R", R'", R and R 1 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms. X is selected from the group consisting of alkylene, arylalkylene, and alkylarylene, wherein alkylene, arylalkylene, and alkylarylene are each optionally interrupted by at least one ether linkage. Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, trialkylsilyl, and a counter cation. Methods of treating a surface using these compositions and articles with a surface in contact with these compositions are provided. Methods of making these compositions are also provided.