A colored composition including a resin system, and a colorized filler. The colorized filler includes particles including a polymer. The particles have a density less than 2.6 g/cc and an average particle size from 100 microns to 600 microns.

A fast drying, heavy metal-free, high performance coating composition with outstanding UV resistance, and excellent corrosion resistance coupled with fast dry and long pot life. This coating can be applied over DTM, such as blasted cold rolled steel, or treated cold rolled steel, aluminum and treated aluminum. High corrosion resistance without sacrificing gloss or UV resistance achieved by selecting proper pigments and proper pigment design and packing by advantageously utilizing differing pigment morphologies (sizes and shape).

The invention pertains to a comprising: a first resin and a second resin; and/or an adduct of a first resin and a second resin; and/or a first resin or second resin and a catalyst; and a polymeric particle having an average particle size of less than 100 micron, wherein the second resin and/or an adduct of a first resin and a second resin is present in an amount of at least 20 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition and wherein the polymeric particle has a glass transition temperature above the curing temperature.

Metal-free compositions for solar-reflective infrared-emissive coatings and methods of producing the same. The paints are suitable for reducing the temperatures of objects below ambient temperatures between sunset and sunrise (nighttime) and part or full daytime (between sunrise and sunset) when such objects are subjected to direct sunlight. Such a solar-reflective infrared-emissive paint may include a particle-polymer composite containing particles in a polymeric matrix, wherein the particles are nanoparticles or microparticles, the paint does not contain a metallic component, and the paint exhibits high reflectance for the solar spectrum wavelengths of 0.3 to 3 micrometers and high emissivity for wavelengths of 8 to 13 micrometers.

An aqueous non-foamed functional composition formulation is disposed on a foamed opacifying layer in light-blocking, foamed opacifying elements. This non-foamed functional composition formulation has 0.5-15% solids and essential (i) and (iv) components and optional (ii), (v), (vi), and (vii) components. The components (i) untreated synthetic silica (fumed silica or precipitated silica) at 0.5-10 weight %; and a (iv) water-soluble or water-dispersible organic polymeric binder having a glass transition temperature (T.sub.g) below 25° C. The weight ratio of the (i) untreated synthetic silica to the (iv) water-soluble or water-dispersible organic polymeric binder is 10:1 to 1:1. The optional components include: a (ii) solid or non-solid lubricant; a (v) crosslinking agent; a (vi) thickener; and a (vii) coating aid. Glass particles can also be present. The presence of the (i) untreated synthetic silica provides improved brightness, e.g. an L* value of at least 80, and uniform coatings in the resulting, foamed opacifying element.

Curable compositions include at least one fluoropolymer, at least one monofunctional (meth)acrylate, at least one difunctional (meth)acrylate, and at least one initiator. The curable composition, when cured, forms an optically-scattering layer including a matrix and phase separated microdomains. The matrix and the phase separated microdomains have different refractive indices, and the microdomains are on the order of or larger than the wavelengths of visible light.

A biocidal composite wall or surface fabric installable within an aircraft cabin or other vehicle interior space includes a flexible woven layer. The woven layer is treated on its outer surface with a biocidal polymer coating. For example, the polymer coating may incorporate biocidal microcapsules or nanocapsules configured for controlled release of biocidal compounds in response to physical contact or other stimuli. The released biocidal compounds compromise or kill microbial compounds deposited on the outer surface, e.g., via physical contact by passengers or crewmembers. The woven layer includes additional biocidal molecules incorporated into its fibers and strands, the biocidal molecules capable of biocidal action in response to contact with the fabric.

An object of the present invention is to provide a method for a carbon nanofiber composite, which can obtain a carbon nanofiber composite with high productivity and high activity, and which does not require removal of fluidizing materials or dispersing materials. The present invention also provides a carbon nanofiber composite having improved dispersibility. The method for producing the carbon nanofiber composite includes bringing at least one catalyst and at least one particulate carbon material into contact with at least one gas containing at least one gaseous carbon-containing compound while mechanically stirring the catalyst and the particulate carbon material in a reactor. The carbon nanofiber composite includes carbon nanofibers and at least one particulate carbon material, wherein the particulate carbon material has 70% by volume or more of particles with a particle diameter of 1 μm or less, and/or a median diameter D50 by volume of 1 μm or less.

The present disclosure provides a process. In an embodiment, the process includes forming an aqueous matte coating composition including A1) beads of a first acrylic polymer having an average particle diameter from 0.1 μm to 2 μm; A2) beads of a second acrylic polymer having an average particle diameter from 0.5 μm to 30 μm; B) an acrylic polymer binder; C) from 0.15 wt % to 2.5 wt % of a slip additive; D) from 0.10 wt % to 0.30 wt % of a defoaming agent; E) from 0.8 wt % to 1.5 wt % of a rheology modifier; and F) from 0.01 wt % to 0.1 wt % of at least one wetting agent. The aqueous matte coating composition is applied to a substrate and then dried to form a coating on the substrate.

An anti-glare film is disclosed. The anti-glare film comprises a transparent substrate and an anti-glare layer comprising an acrylic binder resin, an acrylate-ether-group-containing surface active agent and a plurality of silica nanoparticles, wherein the silica nanoparticles are flocculated into a micro-floccule with an average secondary particle diameter of 1,600 nm to 3,300 nm. The present anti-glare film can provide a reliable anti-glare property with a low haze.