Water-based compositions that are resistant to dirt pickup, efflorescence, tannin bleed-through and surfactant leaching are described. The water-based composition includes a latex or water-dispersible polymer and a non-VOC UV-VIS (preferably, ultraviolet) absorber as a dirt pickup resistance additive. Methods of making water-based compositions including a non-VOC UV-VIS absorber as an additive are also described.

Water-based compositions that are resistant to dirt pickup, efflorescence, tannin bleed-through and surfactant leaching are described. The water-based composition includes a latex or water-dispersible polymer and a non-VOC UV-VIS (preferably, ultraviolet) absorber as a dirt pickup resistance additive. Methods of making water-based compositions including a non-VOC UV-VIS absorber as an additive are also described.

A coating composition for providing anti-corrosive, wear-resistance, and sound dampening properties to plastic and metallic substrates. The composition comprises at least one functionalized resin and at least one dry lubricant in a solvent comprising a ketone, and can further comprise at least one of a cross-linking agent, a cross-linking catalyst, a co-solvent, and a colorant. Some compositions comprise multiple ketones and/or multiple dry lubricants, and can be formulated and applied to a substrate without producing hydrogen gas. Substrates coated with the coating composition can include metal components, particularly springs, washers, and other elements, within the liftgate support struts in a van, SUV, or other hatchback vehicle.

A coating composition for providing anti-corrosive, wear-resistance, and sound dampening properties to plastic and metallic substrates. The composition comprises at least one functionalized resin and at least one dry lubricant in a solvent comprising a ketone, and can further comprise at least one of a cross-linking agent, a cross-linking catalyst, a co-solvent, and a colorant. Some compositions comprise multiple ketones and/or multiple dry lubricants, and can be formulated and applied to a substrate without producing hydrogen gas. Substrates coated with the coating composition can include metal components, particularly springs, washers, and other elements, within the liftgate support struts in a van, SUV, or other hatchback vehicle.

Provided is a composition for forming an organic anti-reflective coating layer used in a negative tone development, which not only enhance an adhesion to a photoresist while having a high refractive index and a high etch rate but also improve a pattern profile of undercut etc. The composition an isocyanurate compound containing at least one moiety which is represented by Formula 2; a polymer represented by Formula 3 and an organic solvent for dissolving the above-mentioned components.

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Provided is a fluoroelastomer crosslinkable composition, containing a polyol-crosslinkable fluoroelastomer (a) and a cross-linking agent (b), wherein the cross-linking agent (b) is at least one selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the general formula (b) set forth in the description and a salt of the compound with an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, or an onium compound.

Provided is a fluoroelastomer crosslinkable composition, containing a polyol-crosslinkable fluoroelastomer (a) and a cross-linking agent (b), wherein the cross-linking agent (b) is at least one selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the general formula (b) set forth in the description and a salt of the compound with an alkali metal, an alkaline earth metal, or an onium compound.

Provided are a cured material having a high refractive index for an optical member obtained by preparing a stable dispersion with a small amount of dispersant, and a process for producing dispersion of fine inorganic particles which is capable of drastically shortening the dispersion process time without causing overdispersion under the conditions of high solid concentration and without using media having a small particle size, which are very expensive and for which available dispersing machines are limited. Provided are a process for producing dispersion of fine inorganic particles using a media type wet dispersing machine, which includes supplying the following (A) to (D) to the wet dispersing machine, provided that (D) is supplied last to the wet dispersing machine: (A) Zirconium oxide nanoparticle, (B) Silane coupling agent, (C) Dispersion medium, and (D) Dispersant;
a curable composition containing a dispersion obtained by the producing process; and a cured material obtained therefrom.

Provided are a cured material having a high refractive index for an optical member obtained by preparing a stable dispersion with a small amount of dispersant, and a process for producing dispersion of fine inorganic particles which is capable of drastically shortening the dispersion process time without causing overdispersion under the conditions of high solid concentration and without using media having a small particle size, which are very expensive and for which available dispersing machines are limited. Provided are a process for producing dispersion of fine inorganic particles using a media type wet dispersing machine, which includes supplying the following (A) to (D) to the wet dispersing machine, provided that (D) is supplied last to the wet dispersing machine: (A) Zirconium oxide nanoparticle, (B) Silane coupling agent, (C) Dispersion medium, and (D) Dispersant;
a curable composition containing a dispersion obtained by the producing process; and a cured material obtained therefrom.

Provided are solvent cement formulations comprising some or all of tetrahydrofuran, cyclohexanone, methyl ethyl ketone, acetone, a thermoplastic resin, silica, and, a solvent soluble acrylic copolymer associative thickener. The disclosed formulations contain a reduced complement of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) relative to conventional cement formulations, yet are capable of meeting the requirements for regular-, medium-, and heavy-duty applications. The use of specialized associative thickener components confers a required degree of viscosity while enabling a reduction in the concentration of VOCs, such as tetrahydrofuran.