Provided are a surface treatment agent for powder capable of being used to produce a dispersion superior in dispersibility, fluidity and temporal stability; and a dispersion containing a powder treated with such surface treatment agent for powder. The agent is a diblock copolymer whose main chain is comprised of a silicone graft copolymer block represented by a formula [I] and a polar copolymer block represented by a formula [II], wherein one end structure of the main chain is represented by a formula [III], and the other end structure of the main chain is represented by a formula [IV], the formulae [I] to [IV] being expressed as

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wherein A represents an organopolysiloxane-containing group; B represents a polar group-containing monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an amino group or a hydroxyl group.

An improved process for forming polyamide dispersions in water utilizing carbon dioxide to facilitate dispersion of the polyamide is disclosed. The polyamides are generally below 30,000 or 40,000 g/mole molecular weight when dispersed, but can be chain extended with polyfunctional species such as polyisocyanates after dispersion. The dispersions are useful in coatings, adhesives, and inks. Composites and hybrids of these other polyamides with vinyl polymers are also disclosed and claimed.

An improved process for forming polyamide dispersions in water utilizing carbon dioxide to facilitate dispersion of the polyamide is disclosed. The polyamides are generally below 30,000 or 40,000 g/mole molecular weight when dispersed, but can be chain extended with polyfunctional species such as polyisocyanates after dispersion. The dispersions are useful in coatings, adhesives, and inks. Composites and hybrids of these other polyamides with vinyl polymers are also disclosed and claimed.

From a viewpoint of achieving a high-performance organic light-emitting element, ensuring a certain degree of flatness in a coating film obtained by a wet film forming method may not be sufficient. As a result, a desired performance of an organic light-emitting element to be obtained, may not be obtained. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an ink composition for an organic light-emitting element, which can prevent the generation of waviness. There is provided an ink composition for an organic light-emitting element, including: an organic light-emitting element material; a leveling agent; and a solvent, in which the leveling agent is a block copolymer formed by performing copolymerization of at least a siloxane monomer and a hydrophobic monomer.

From a viewpoint of achieving a high-performance organic light-emitting element, ensuring a certain degree of flatness in a coating film obtained by a wet film forming method may not be sufficient. As a result, a desired performance of an organic light-emitting element to be obtained, may not be obtained. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an ink composition for an organic light-emitting element, which can prevent the generation of waviness. There is provided an ink composition for an organic light-emitting element, including: an organic light-emitting element material; a leveling agent; and a solvent, in which the leveling agent is a block copolymer formed by performing copolymerization of at least a siloxane monomer and a hydrophobic monomer.

A multi-fluid kit for three-dimensional printing can include a fusing agent and a detailing agent. The fusing agent can include water and a radiation absorber. The radiation absorber absorbs radiation energy and converts the radiation energy to heat. The detailing agent includes a lipophilic phase discontinuously dispersed within an aqueous phase by a surfactant. The lipophilic phase includes an organosilane having a central silicon atom coupled to a C6 to C24 aliphatic or alicyclic hydrocarbon and multiple hydrolyzable groups. The organosilane is present in the detailing agent at from about 1 wt % to about 20 wt %.

A multi-fluid kit for three-dimensional printing can include a fusing agent and a detailing agent. The fusing agent can include water and a radiation absorber. The radiation absorber absorbs radiation energy and converts the radiation energy to heat. The detailing agent includes a lipophilic phase discontinuously dispersed within an aqueous phase by a surfactant. The lipophilic phase includes an organosilane having a central silicon atom coupled to a C6 to C24 aliphatic or alicyclic hydrocarbon and multiple hydrolyzable groups. The organosilane is present in the detailing agent at from about 1 wt % to about 20 wt %.

A polyisocyanate composition is produced by reaction of bis(isocyanatomethyl) cyclohexane with trimethylolpropane, and contains a trimethylolpropane-monomolecular-body obtained by reaction of three molecules of bis(isocyanatomethyl) cyclohexane with one molecule of trimethylolpropane, and a trimethylolpropane-bimolecular-body obtained by reaction of five molecules of bis(isocyanatomethyl) cyclohexane with two molecules of trimethylolpropane; and the molar ratio of trimethylolpropane-monomolecular-body relative to trimethylolpropane-bimolecular-body (trimethylolpropane-monomolecular-body/trimethylolpropane-bimolecular-body) contained in the polyisocyanate composition is 1.5 or more and 4.5 or less.

A polyisocyanate composition is produced by reaction of bis(isocyanatomethyl) cyclohexane with trimethylolpropane, and contains a trimethylolpropane-monomolecular-body obtained by reaction of three molecules of bis(isocyanatomethyl) cyclohexane with one molecule of trimethylolpropane, and a trimethylolpropane-bimolecular-body obtained by reaction of five molecules of bis(isocyanatomethyl) cyclohexane with two molecules of trimethylolpropane; and the molar ratio of trimethylolpropane-monomolecular-body relative to trimethylolpropane-bimolecular-body (trimethylolpropane-monomolecular-body/trimethylolpropane-bimolecular-body) contained in the polyisocyanate composition is 1.5 or more and 4.5 or less.

A fluid set for inkjet printing comprising a fluid comprising a compound functionalized with at least two functional groups being of a primary amine or a secondary amine, and an aqueous inkjet ink comprising a colorant and a polymeric particle comprising an oligomer or polymer having at least 3 repeating units comprising a functional group according to general formula I, II or III. The fluid is preferably a pre-treatment liquid or over coat liquid.