An improved composition for protecting a vehicle, building, or airplane surface that will be painted or mechanically processed. For example, certain regions of a vehicle, building, or airplane may be masked in accordance with the present disclosure to protect those regions from paint overspray. The composition produces a film which adheres well to a surface to be protected, with few or no pinholes. Additionally, the composition can absorb any oil or grease present on the surface which can eliminate the need for towels and chemical solvents that may create toxic fumes, hazardous waste, and flammable hazards. Further, the material can be removed easily from the surface after use by peeling the film layer away from the surface.

Provided is a latex-based composition capable of being applied to a surface to form a strippable coating on the surface that can encapsulate substances. The composition may include a latex polymer component and an anti-freeze component, and have a viscosity of less than or equal to about 90 cP. The composition may be delivered as an aerosol spray or a misting agent.

Provided is a latex-based composition capable of being applied to a surface to form a strippable coating on the surface that can encapsulate substances. The composition may include a latex polymer component and an anti-freeze component, and have a viscosity of less than or equal to about 90 cP. The composition may be delivered as an aerosol spray or a misting agent.

A multi-layered article including a substrate; a release layer including polyvinyl alcohol and at least one cross-linking agent; and a first selective light modulator layer; wherein the release layer crosslinks and is water insoluble is disclosed. Also, disclosed is a multi-layered article including a substrate; a waterborne release layer; and a first selective light modulator layer including a cross-linking agent. Methods of making the multi-layered articles are also disclosed.

The present invention provides a solvent-free silicone release composition containing (A) an alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane having a vinyl value of 0.016-0.7 mol/100 g and a kinematic viscosity at 25 C. of 80-500 mm.sup.2/s, (B) an organo hydrogen polysiloxane having a kinematic viscosity of 2-500 mm.sup.2/s, (C) a platinum group metal-based catalyst, and (E) an organopolysiloxane having a crosslinked structure and fluidity. According to the present invention, surface roughness caused by high speed rotation of a roll or surface protrusions and recesses caused by the generation of mist can be eliminated during high-speed coating on a sheet-like substrate, and a release sheet can be obtained in which a cured silicone-coated surface has excellent smoothness and an adhesive-coated substrate has a low high-speed peel strength.

The present invention provides a solvent-free silicone release composition containing (A) an alkenyl group-containing organopolysiloxane having a vinyl value of 0.016-0.7 mol/100 g and a kinematic viscosity at 25 C. of 80-500 mm.sup.2/s, (B) an organo hydrogen polysiloxane having a kinematic viscosity of 2-500 mm.sup.2/s, (C) a platinum group metal-based catalyst, and (E) an organopolysiloxane having a crosslinked structure and fluidity. According to the present invention, surface roughness caused by high speed rotation of a roll or surface protrusions and recesses caused by the generation of mist can be eliminated during high-speed coating on a sheet-like substrate, and a release sheet can be obtained in which a cured silicone-coated surface has excellent smoothness and an adhesive-coated substrate has a low high-speed peel strength.

The invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising at least one latex and at least one polymer composition having a glass transition temperature ranging from 50 C. to 0 C., said adhesive composition being particularly suitable for bonding flexible surface coverings having a high dimensional variability.

The invention also relates to a membrane obtained after drying of the adhesive composition according to the invention, a combination of a flexible surface covering with an adhesive composition according to the invention, a method of application of a flexible surface covering onto a substrate as well as a substrate covered with a peelable adhesive membrane according to the invention.

The invention relates to an adhesive composition comprising at least one latex and at least one polymer composition having a glass transition temperature ranging from 50 C. to 0 C., said adhesive composition being particularly suitable for bonding flexible surface coverings having a high dimensional variability.

The invention also relates to a membrane obtained after drying of the adhesive composition according to the invention, a combination of a flexible surface covering with an adhesive composition according to the invention, a method of application of a flexible surface covering onto a substrate as well as a substrate covered with a peelable adhesive membrane according to the invention.

A method of applying camouflage solution for outdoor use comprising gathering a globule of camouflage solution, pressing the globule of camouflage solution onto a surface of a body, spreading the globule of camouflage on the surface, waiting a period of time for the camouflage solution to change from a liquid state to a solid state, and removing the camouflage solution from the surface.

Provided is a detachable layer-forming composition which, for example, contains an organic solvent and a polyamic acid, both ends of which are derived from a diamine and sealed with an aromatic dicarboxylic acid, such as the polyamic acid represented by this formula.

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(In the formula, X represents a tetravalent aromatic group, Y represents a divalent aromatic group, R.sup.1-R.sup.4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-10 alkyl group, or a C6-20 aryl group, and m is a natural number.)