A method of preparing a multi-layer coated article is disclosed. The method utilizes a high transfer efficiency applicator comprising a plurality of nozzles configured to apply a stream or droplets of a coating composition. The method includes providing a substrate bearing a partially-dehydrated aqueous coating layer, preparing a compatible coating composition, and applying the compatible coating composition to the substrate. The compatible coating composition is prepared by providing a test layer of the partially-dehydrated aqueous coating layer, applying a plurality of candidate cosolvents to the test layer, identifying at least one compatible cosolvent, and formulating the compatible coating composition as a waterborne fluid suitable for overspray-free application.

A method of preparing a multi-layer coated article is disclosed. The method utilizes a high transfer efficiency applicator comprising a plurality of nozzles configured to apply a stream or droplets of a coating composition. The method includes providing a substrate bearing a partially-dehydrated aqueous coating layer, preparing a compatible coating composition, and applying the compatible coating composition to the substrate. The compatible coating composition is prepared by providing a test layer of the partially-dehydrated aqueous coating layer, applying a plurality of candidate cosolvents to the test layer, identifying at least one compatible cosolvent, and formulating the compatible coating composition as a waterborne fluid suitable for overspray-free application.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a mixture of a first and a second hydrophobically modified alkylene oxide polymer, wherein the first hydrophobically modified alkylene oxide polymer is endcapped with at least one first hydrophobic group functionalized with a secondary amine or a salt thereof, or a tertiary amine or a salt thereof; and wherein the second hydrophobically modified alkylene oxide polymer is endcapped with at least one second hydrophobic group, structure I: ##STR00001##
where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, m, and n are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing the composition. The composition of the present invention provides an associative thickener with an excellent balance of as-is viscosity and temperature stability over a wide temperature range.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a mixture of a first and a second hydrophobically modified alkylene oxide polymer, wherein the first hydrophobically modified alkylene oxide polymer is endcapped with at least one first hydrophobic group functionalized with a secondary amine or a salt thereof, or a tertiary amine or a salt thereof; and wherein the second hydrophobically modified alkylene oxide polymer is endcapped with at least one second hydrophobic group, structure I: ##STR00001##
where R.sup.1, R.sup.2, m, and n are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing the composition. The composition of the present invention provides an associative thickener with an excellent balance of as-is viscosity and temperature stability over a wide temperature range.

The invention pertains to the field of aqueous thickening compositions, particularly for increasing the viscosity of an aqueous paint or varnish composition, a detergent composition or a cosmetic composition, in particular a cosmetic composition comprising ethoxylated surfactant compounds. The composition according to the invention comprises at least 40% by weight of water and combines a particular thickening compound and a nonionic compound comprising at least one hydrophilic saccharide group attached to at least one linear or branched hydrophobic chain.

The invention pertains to the field of aqueous thickening compositions, particularly for increasing the viscosity of an aqueous paint or varnish composition, a detergent composition or a cosmetic composition, in particular a cosmetic composition comprising ethoxylated surfactant compounds. The composition according to the invention comprises at least 40% by weight of water and combines a particular thickening compound and a nonionic compound comprising at least one hydrophilic saccharide group attached to at least one linear or branched hydrophobic chain.

A paint composition contains (A) a binder component, (B) a first rheology control agent, and (C) a second rheology control agent, wherein the first rheology control agent (B) is a non-aqueous dispersion resin (b); the second rheology control agent (C) contains a reaction product of (c1) a polyisocyanate compound, (c2) a primary monoamine having a number average molecular weight of 300 or less, and (c3) a polyether amine having two or more amino groups and having a number average molecular weight of 1000 or more and less than 6000; and the proportion of the polyether amine having two or more amino groups and having a number average molecular weight of 1000 or more and less than 6000 (c3) is within the range of 10 to 30 mass % based on the total amount of the components (c1) to (c3).

A paint composition contains (A) a binder component, (B) a first rheology control agent, and (C) a second rheology control agent, wherein the first rheology control agent (B) is a non-aqueous dispersion resin (b); the second rheology control agent (C) contains a reaction product of (c1) a polyisocyanate compound, (c2) a primary monoamine having a number average molecular weight of 300 or less, and (c3) a polyether amine having two or more amino groups and having a number average molecular weight of 1000 or more and less than 6000; and the proportion of the polyether amine having two or more amino groups and having a number average molecular weight of 1000 or more and less than 6000 (c3) is within the range of 10 to 30 mass % based on the total amount of the components (c1) to (c3).

Suspensions can include a polar solvent, sulfonated polyester material dispersed in the polar solvent, and cellulose nanofibril material dispersed in the polar solvent. Suspensions disclosed and contemplated herein leverage polyester that can be used to independently control film formation and rheology. In some instances, polyesters used in suspensions disclosed herein can perform the role of two additives: aqueous thickener and film reinforcement.

Ceramics are capable of reducing color irregularities and uneven coating, hard to dissolve into glaze, and excellent in fixation. A water-based paint contains a coloring material, first cellulose nanofibers having a lignin content of 20 to 40 mass % and a water retention of 150 to 300%, and second cellulose nanofibers having a higher viscosity compared to the first cellulose nanofibers, and the water-based paint has a B-type viscosity of 600 cps or higher. Ceramic ware or glassware or the like having painting made on a green body of which surface is formed of silicic acid or silicate compound as a main component, with the water-based paint.