A resist underlayer film-forming composition capable of providing a resist underlayer film exerting a sufficient anti-reflection function particularly in a KrF process, a high solvent resistance and a high dry etching speed, and enables the formation of a photoresist pattern having a good cross-sectional shape. The composition includes a copolymer containing: structural unit (A) derived from a diepoxy compound; and structural unit (B) derived from a compound represented by formula (1) [wherein: A represents a benzene or cyclohexane ring; X represents a hydrogen atom, alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms and optionally substituted by a halogen atom, or an alkoxycarbonyl group having 2 to 11 carbon atoms; and Y represents COOH or -L-NHCOZCOOH (wherein: Z represents an alkylene group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms and optionally substituted by an oxygen atom, sulfur atom or nitrogen atom; and L represents a single bond or a spacer)].

The present invention relates to alkoxylated esteramines of Formula (I) and salts thereof. Esteramines according to the present invention may be used in cleaning composition, for example in liquid laundry detergents. They lead to improved cleaning performance of said compositions, for example when used in cold water washing conditions. They surprisingly boost grease cleaning performance of liquid laundry detergents, especially under cold water washing conditions. Whiteness is also improved. The esteramine according to the present invention show improved compatibility in liquid laundry detergent formulations. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to alkoxylated esteramines of Formula (I) and salts thereof. Esteramines according to the present invention may be used in cleaning composition, for example in liquid laundry detergents. They lead to improved cleaning performance of said compositions, for example when used in cold water washing conditions. They surprisingly boost grease cleaning performance of liquid laundry detergents, especially under cold water washing conditions. Whiteness is also improved. The esteramine according to the present invention show improved compatibility in liquid laundry detergent formulations. ##STR00001##

A method for manufacturing a thermally conductive material is provided, which includes mixing 1 part by mole of (a) aromatic epoxy resin monomer, 0.25 to 1 part by mole of (b) cycloaliphatic epoxy resin monomer, and 1 to 9 parts by mole of (c) aliphatic epoxy resin monomer to form a resin composition. The method also includes heating and curing the resin composition to form a thermally conductive material.

A method for manufacturing a thermally conductive material is provided, which includes mixing 1 part by mole of (a) aromatic epoxy resin monomer, 0.25 to 1 part by mole of (b) cycloaliphatic epoxy resin monomer, and 1 to 9 parts by mole of (c) aliphatic epoxy resin monomer to form a resin composition. The method also includes heating and curing the resin composition to form a thermally conductive material.

Compositions containing at least one compound of formula I ##STR00001## where R1 is a phenolic compound (e.g., simple phenol, creosote, thymol, or carvacrol), and where R2 is a polyamine (e.g., ethylenediamine (EDA), diethylenetriamine (DETA), triethylenetetramine (TETA), tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA), hexamethylenediamine (HDA)); and optionally a carrier; the compositions may additionally contain at least one epoxy resin. Methods for killing microorganisms involving contacting the microorganisms with an effective microorganism killing amount of the above composition. Compositions containing at least one compound produced by a method involving reacting phenolic-branched chain fatty acid methyl ester with at least one polyamine.

Compositions containing at least one compound of formula I ##STR00001## where R1 is a phenolic compound (e.g., simple phenol, creosote, thymol, or carvacrol), and where R2 is a polyamine (e.g., ethylenediamine (EDA), diethylenetriamine (DETA), triethylenetetramine (TETA), tetraethylenepentamine (TEPA), hexamethylenediamine (HDA)); and optionally a carrier; the compositions may additionally contain at least one epoxy resin. Methods for killing microorganisms involving contacting the microorganisms with an effective microorganism killing amount of the above composition. Compositions containing at least one compound produced by a method involving reacting phenolic-branched chain fatty acid methyl ester with at least one polyamine.

A curable composition that can be cured at low temperature in a short time regardless of the type of epoxy compound that is mixed therewith, and has a long pot life; an adhesive comprising said curable composition; a method for producing a fiber-reinforced composite material that uses the curable composition; and a fiber-reinforced composite material containing a matrix comprising the curable composition. A curing agent mixture composition that can be cured at low temperature and in a short time, and provides the curable composition with a long pot life. An epoxy compound (A) and an imidazole compound (B) are blended in with the curable composition. In addition, the imidazole compound (B) and at least one type of crosslinking agent (C) are blended in with the curing agent mixture composition.

A curable composition that can be cured at low temperature in a short time regardless of the type of epoxy compound that is mixed therewith, and has a long pot life; an adhesive comprising said curable composition; a method for producing a fiber-reinforced composite material that uses the curable composition; and a fiber-reinforced composite material containing a matrix comprising the curable composition. A curing agent mixture composition that can be cured at low temperature and in a short time, and provides the curable composition with a long pot life. An epoxy compound (A) and an imidazole compound (B) are blended in with the curable composition. In addition, the imidazole compound (B) and at least one type of crosslinking agent (C) are blended in with the curing agent mixture composition.

The present disclosure relates to a curing composition comprising: a) a condensation product of at least one carboxylic acid having 20-60 carbon atoms and at least two carboxyl groups and/or at least one ester derived from a carboxylic acid having 20-60 carbon atoms and at least two carboxyl groups; and at least one polyoxyalkyleneamine, wherein the polyoxyalkyleneamine includes: I) at least two oxyalkylene moieties; and II) at least two primary amino groups; and b) at least one amine having at least one amino group. Also provided are an adhesive composition comprising the curing composition, usage of the adhesive, a turbine blade for wind energy comprising the adhesive composition, and a method for manufacturing the curing composition.