The present invention relates to an anti-tack formulation of high solids content that uses effective amounts of a fine particle size talc, a water soluble cationic polymer, one or more nonionic surfactants, and one or more alkali metal fatty acid soaps. The high solids content anti-tack formulation is capable of being easily shipped to a customer's location and is stable and easily pumped after shipment to a customer. The high solids content anti-tack formulation generates a micro-flocculated pigment dispersion that can be subsequently diluted to a low solids content formulation for use in anti-tack applications, particularly rubber slab dipping applications. The anti-tack formulation provides improved anti-tack performance when coating uncured rubber products.

This disclosure relates to an apparatus for glucose-sensing that address interference of ascorbic acid and acetaminophen. The apparatus includes a first electrode capable of oxidizing glucose and at least one of ascorbic acid and acetaminophen. The apparatus further includes a second electrode capable of oxidizing at least one of ascorbic acid and acetaminophen but not capable of oxidizing glucose. The first electrode includes a deposit of irregularly shaped bodies that are formed of numerous nanoparticles having a generally oval or spherical shape with a length ranging between about 2 nm and about 5 nm.

The present disclosure generally relates to electrode slurry compositions, including those comprising an electrode active material; a binder; and a microemulsion comprising an aqueous phase, a water-immiscible phase, and an amphiphile, wherein the electrode active material and binder are incorporated within the microemulsion, which can be used to prepare electrodes, including for the production of electrochemical cells.

An example device housing comprises a substrate, and a topcoat layer including a topcoat formulation disposed on a surface of the substrate. The topcoat formulation includes a polymer, a pigment including zirconium dioxide nanoparticles present in an amount ranging from about 0.3 weight percent to about 5 weight percent of a total weight of the topcoat formulation, and a balance of water.

Ultraviolet (UV) absorbing inks and films for surfaces such as glass and/or plastic are provided that include patterns visible to avian eyes, but invisible to a human at least ten feet away. Such invention is aimed at reducing the number of window strikes that result in bird deaths. A formulation may include a binder, a carrier. A formulation may include a base configured to dissolve and solubilize the binder such that it can be applied to the carrier. A formulation may include at least one of an ultraviolet (UV)/visible (VIS) absorbing (UAC) component and a UV/VIS reflective (URC) component.

The present invention relates to a method for preparing a multiplicity of containers of paints or pre-paints from separate vessels containing an aqueous solution of a rheology modifier, optionally an aqueous dispersion of an opacifying pigment, an aqueous dispersion of polymer particles, and an aqueous dispersion of organic polymeric microspheres. The process of the present invention provides a simple and cost-effective way of preparing a wide variety of a large quantity of contained and finished paints at point-of-sale.

The present invention relates to new implants, especially breast implants, which are bio-durable, biocompatible, which provide a soft tissue feel, and having a reduced density. Said implants comprise a shell and a filling enclosed by the shell, wherein the filling comprises a silicone foam obtained from a blowable crosslinkable silicone composition comprising an organopolysiloxane having at least two alkenyl groups bonded to silicon per molecule, an organosilicon compound having at least two and preferably at least three hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon per molecule, a hydrosilylation catalyst, at least one porogenic agent which is water, hydrogel, or an aqueous silicone emulsion, at least one chemical blowing agent, and a linear polydimethylsiloxane.

The present disclosure is directed to coating compositions that include about 10 wt. % to about 90 wt. % water, about 5 wt. % to about 80 wt. % of a binder, and about 0.1 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of a colloidal silica functionalized with anionic molecules and/or a colloidal silica functionalized with neutral molecules. The present disclosure also is directed to methods of making coating compositions of the present technology.

Ultraviolet (UV) absorbing inks and films for surfaces such as glass and/or plastic are provided that include patterns visible to avian eyes, but invisible to a human at least ten feet away. Such invention is aimed at reducing the number of window strikes that result in bird deaths. A formulation may include a binder, a carrier. A formulation may include a base configured to dissolve and solubilize the binder such that it can be applied to the carrier. A formulation may include at least one of an ultraviolet (UV)/visible (VIS) absorbing (UAC) component and a UV/VIS reflective (URC) component.

The present invention provides aqueous compositions comprising (i) an aqueous acrylic or vinyl polymer dispersion wherein the polymer comprises an average of two or more hydroxyl groups or contains a polyol, (ii) one or more pigments, extenders or colorants, or their combination, and, (iii) one or more glycol ether amines having the following formula I: wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl group, or, preferably, a C.sub.3 to C.sub.4 alkyl group, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are, independently, CH.sub.3 or CH.sub.2CH.sub.3; and, m is 1 to 6, or, preferably, from 1 to 2. The aqueous composition may further comprise a water dispersible polyisocyanate curing agent, thereby forming a curable aqueous coating composition that forms a polyurethane coating or film.

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