The present invention provides an improved method of quantitative and/or qualitative analysis of a target molecule using nitrocellulose membrane (NCM). In particular, the present invention provides a porous nitrocellulose membrane that includes a surface and an organic nanostructured molecule that is non-covalently attached to the surface of NCM. The organic nanostructured molecule has a branched region that includes a plurality of terminal region (e.g., terminal end) moieties that are non-covalently attached or bound to a surface of the porous NCM. The organic nanostructured molecule also comprises a linear region that includes a covalently attached capture molecule that is adapted to selectively bind to a target molecule. The NCM of the invention provides an improved reproducibility, reliability, and selectivity compared an NCM in the absence of the organic nanostructured molecule.

The present invention provides an improved method of quantitative and/or qualitative analysis of a target molecule using nitrocellulose membrane (NCM). In particular, the present invention provides a porous nitrocellulose membrane that includes a surface and an organic nanostructured molecule that is non-covalently attached to the surface of NCM. The organic nanostructured molecule has a branched region that includes a plurality of terminal region (e.g., terminal end) moieties that are non-covalently attached or bound to a surface of the porous NCM. The organic nanostructured molecule also comprises a linear region that includes a covalently attached capture molecule that is adapted to selectively bind to a target molecule. The NCM of the invention provides an improved reproducibility, reliability, and selectivity compared an NCM in the absence of the organic nanostructured molecule.

Described herein is a printing ink or coating composition that includes: (a) one or more elastomeric polyurethane resins with amine functionality having a glass transition temperature of about −45° C. to about −70° C.; (b) one or more acrylic resins based on a methacrylate/styrene co-polymer with a glass transition temperature of about 45° C. to about 110° C.; (c) one or more nitrocellulose binders; (d) one or more solvents; and (e) optionally, one or more waxes and/or one or more colorants. The inks and coating compositions are well suited for printing onto shrink sleeve label substrates, such as by flexographic and gravure printing. The inks and coatings provide exceptional printability and resistance to chemicals, to softening, to re-wetting, and to set-off.

Described herein is a printing ink or coating composition that includes: (a) one or more elastomeric polyurethane resins with amine functionality having a glass transition temperature of about −45° C. to about −70° C.; (b) one or more acrylic resins based on a methacrylate/styrene co-polymer with a glass transition temperature of about 45° C. to about 110° C.; (c) one or more nitrocellulose binders; (d) one or more solvents; and (e) optionally, one or more waxes and/or one or more colorants. The inks and coating compositions are well suited for printing onto shrink sleeve label substrates, such as by flexographic and gravure printing. The inks and coatings provide exceptional printability and resistance to chemicals, to softening, to re-wetting, and to set-off.

Provided are a nail art including: a substrate layer and a coating layer positioned on the substrate layer, wherein the coating layer includes a UV-curable raw material, a photoinitiator, and a resin, and the following Equation 1 is satisfied, and a method for preparing the same:

0.05 mm<T.sub.2−T.sub.1<0.6 mm  [Equation 1] wherein T.sub.1 is a thickness of the nail art measured in an outer periphery of the nail art, and T.sub.2 is a thickness of the nail art at a point of 1 mm away from the outer periphery of the nail art toward a center of the nail art.

Provided are a nail art including: a substrate layer and a coating layer positioned on the substrate layer, wherein the coating layer includes a UV-curable raw material, a photoinitiator, and a resin, and the following Equation 1 is satisfied, and a method for preparing the same:

0.05 mm<T.sub.2−T.sub.1<0.6 mm  [Equation 1] wherein T.sub.1 is a thickness of the nail art measured in an outer periphery of the nail art, and T.sub.2 is a thickness of the nail art at a point of 1 mm away from the outer periphery of the nail art toward a center of the nail art.

The present invention relates to an improved method for producing a colloidal nitrocellulose dispersion made compatible with a system of acrylic monomers polymerized with surfactants in a water-based system under pressure. The self-emulsifiable system of the present invention is characterized by the latex formed by the nitrocellulose suspension in an aqueous medium, with nanometric particles and homogeneity and, consequently, a greater covering and smoothing power, high adherence, high gloss, greater chemical and mechanical resistance, rapid drying, less water retention when used in paints, varnish and sealant compositions for coatings in the fields of graphic printing, such as flexography and rotogravure, lamination, nail polish, metal-mechanics, decoration, glass, leather, plastics, wood surfaces, compounds and mortars, decorative wall paints, textiles, paper coatings and car paint repairs, inter alia. Besides providing high-performance properties, the product according to this invention is environmentally friendly.

The present invention relates to an improved method for producing a colloidal nitrocellulose dispersion made compatible with a system of acrylic monomers polymerized with surfactants in a water-based system under pressure. The self-emulsifiable system of the present invention is characterized by the latex formed by the nitrocellulose suspension in an aqueous medium, with nanometric particles and homogeneity and, consequently, a greater covering and smoothing power, high adherence, high gloss, greater chemical and mechanical resistance, rapid drying, less water retention when used in paints, varnish and sealant compositions for coatings in the fields of graphic printing, such as flexography and rotogravure, lamination, nail polish, metal-mechanics, decoration, glass, leather, plastics, wood surfaces, compounds and mortars, decorative wall paints, textiles, paper coatings and car paint repairs, inter alia. Besides providing high-performance properties, the product according to this invention is environmentally friendly.

A wet chemistry method for preparing spherical celluloid beads by mixing a water-based suspension solution and a solvent based celluloid solution that is immiscible in the suspension solution. The two combined solutions create an oil-in-water type mixture where the dispersed phase consists of celluloid dissolved in solvent and co-solvent that is suspended in the continuous water phase. Agitation and removal of the solvent and co-solvent mixture produces spherical shaped celluloid beads.

Stabilized, amorphous high energetic compositions having crystallization inhibiting polymers dispersed throughout the solid composition. The compositions disclosed herein are an improvement over crystalline high energetic compositions in that such disclosed compositions are stable and possess physical properties desirable in propellant and high explosive applications.