Abstract: A process for preparing a free-flowing curable powder resin composition with a sintering temperature above 40.degree. C., comprising the steps of condensing a methylolurea or methylolaminotriazine with an aliphatic alcohol and a reactive compound containing hydroxyl or amide groups; blending the condensate with a polyester or polyacrylate; and grinding the blend to a powder of average particle size in the range of 20 to 150 microns.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising alkoxymethylaminotriazines, polyols and polyether triols which are useful for low temperature cure, are low in viscosity to allow ease of coating without the need for appreciable amounts of solvent thinners, and provide coatings free from the problems of crawling, cratering, pinholing and "orange peel" formation. The alkoxymethylaminotriazines are preferably alkoxymethylmelamines. The polyols are polymethylol compounds in which oxygen atoms are separated by at least three carbon atoms of an aliphatic or alicyclic chain. The compositions may be cured in the presence of acid catalysts in the temperature range of 70.degree. to 105.degree. C.

Abstract: Molding resins comprising an intimate blend of a polyarylene ester of 1,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane and a reinforcing amount of a reinforcing filler. The molding resins provide molded polyester articles possessing improved fire safety performance, higher heat distortion temperature and resistance to flow at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved polymeric polyblend characterized by a blend of (A) a polymer of at least one monoalkenyl aromatic monomer having dispersed therein an amount sufficient to toughen said polyblend of a (B) diene rubber, said rubber being dispersed as crosslinked grafted rubber particles wherein said improvement comprises (C) said diene rubber being a particular polybutadiene rubber having a broad molecular weight range providing the polyblend with greatly improved impact strength.

Abstract: The invention provides a polymeric material comprising a polyester prepared by initiating a reaction between a poly-terminal epoxide, a mono-terminal epoxide and a cyclic diacid anhydride in the presence of a catalytically effective quaternary salt, heating to a point at which the reaction becomes a self-sustaining exothermic reaction and controlling the reaction such that the temperature of the mixture is not reduced until after the exothermic reaction has begun to subside and an inert filler material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the production of a polyester having an acid number which is not greater than 65 which comprises reacting an acid anhydride with a monoterminal epoxide in such a way that a self-sustaining reaction is initiated within 200 seconds of the reactants being mixed together and said reaction results in the attainment of a maximum temperature in excess of 200.degree. C within 200 seconds of initiation.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of a foamed polyester which comprises initiating a reaction between a poly-terminal epoxide, a mono-terminal epoxide and a cyclic diacid anhydride in the presence of a catalytically effective quaternary salt and a blowing agent, heating to a point at which the reaction becomes a self-sustaining exothermic reaction and controlling the reaction such that the temperature of the mixture is not reduced until after the exothermic reaction has begun to subside.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the production of a polyester which comprises initiating a reaction between a polyterminal epoxide being the reaction product of one mole bisphenol A and two moles of epichlorohydrin, a mono-terminal epoxide and a cyclic diacid anhydride in the presence of a catalytically effective quaternary salt heating to a point at which the reaction becomes a self-sustaining exothermic reaction and controlling the reaction such that the temperature of the mixture is not reduced until after the exothermic reaction has begun to subside.

Abstract: The invention relates to a resin binder composition comprising, in combination, a resole resin and a metal salt curing accelerator providing a binder composition that has an improved cure rate in electrical grade laminates without adversely affecting electrical properties. The binder composition provides low viscosity for impregnation and accelerated curing rates for advancing the impregnated substrate prior to laminating and final curing.

Abstract: This invention relates to high ortho etherified resole resins. The resole resins are prepared by reacting under acidic conditions phenol with formaldehyde in the presence of a divalent electropositive metal. The resole resins are then etherified with an alcohol and dehydrated to less than 1 percent water. The novel high ortho etherified resole resins are useful in coating, bonding and adhesive compositions. Such resoles are readily curable with coreactive resins providing chemical and solvent resistance.

Abstract: The process relates to polymerizing mixtures of diene rubber with a monomer formulation comprising monovinylidene aromatic and ethylene unsaturated nitrile monomers wherein a late add of monovinylidene aromatic monomer is added after 85 to 98% conversion of the monomer formulation providing high nitrile ABS polyblends having improved color and toughness.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising alkoxymethylaminotriazines and polyols, which are useful for low temperature cure, are low in viscosity to allow ease of coating without the need for appreciable amounts of solvent thinners, and provide coatings free from the problems of crawling, cratering, pin-holing and "orange peel" formation. The alkoxymethylaminotriazines are preferably alkoxymethylmelamines. The polyols are polymethylol compounds containing an alicyclic or branched aliphatic structure. The compositions may be cured in the presence of acid catalysts in the temperature range of 70 to 105.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for recovering graft copolymer solids from a latex wherein a portion of said solids are separated as a fines-fraction and recycled to said latex for incorporation in said solids particles, hence, substantially reducing the fines-fraction of said solids enabling efficient drying of said solids particles.

Abstract: Polyesters of 1,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane and aromatic dicarboxylic acids exhibiting improved oxidation resistance are obtained by incorporating into the polyester, units derived from a bis(hydroxyphenyl)sulfide. In addition, the polyesters possess a combination of strength, processability, high temperature performance, resistance to burning, crystallinity and solvent resistance which makes them useful as molding resins, fibers and surface coatings.

Abstract: The polyblend comprises a matrix terpolymer of monovinylidene aromatic, ethylenically unsaturated nitrile and acrylate monomers blended with a graft copolymer having superstrate polymers of monovinylidene aromatic and ethylenically unsaturated monomers on a substrate of a diene rubber.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved process for preparing high ortho novolac resins, said process including reacting phenol and formaldehyde in the presence of a divalent electropositive metal oxide, hydroxide or organic salt wherein the improvement comprises conducting said reaction with said catalysts in combination with a divalent electropositive metal salt selected from the group consisting of sulfonates and fluoroborates or acids selected from the group consisting of sulfonic and fluoroboric or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a binder composition comprising a low molecular weight resole resin in combination with boron compounds wherein said boron compounds are present in from about 1 to 30 parts per 100 parts by resole resin solids, said composition having a pH of about 2-6 and said resole having a viscosity of from about 5 to 5000 cps. Said binder provides laminates having superior electrical and flame retardant properties.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus for continuously coagulating the polymer of an aqueous latex and consolidating as a paste coagulum comprising a barrel, a rotor positioned therein and being coaxial therewith, said rotor having attached opposed rows of forward angled tab blades and opposed wiping blades axially aligned therewith, said barrel having first and second feed ports at a first end section and a discharge port at the second end section thereof, a closure means and a journal means attached to said rotor at the feed section thereof, the relationship between the elements of said apparatus being such that during operation of said apparatus, said paste coagulum can output from said discharge port when said latex is input to said first port means and a coagulant is input to said second port means.

Abstract: Polyester condensates of aromatic dicarboxylic acids and diphenols containing 1,2-bis(hydroxyphenyl)ethane in which the hydroxyl is in the 3 or 4 position.The component acids are selected from the group consisting of isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, 3,3'-, 3,4'- and 4,4'-bibenzoic acids, 1,3-, 1,4-, 1,5-, 1,6-, 1,7-, 1,8-, 2,6-, and 2,7-naphthalenedicarboxylic acids and acids represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein the carboxyl groups are in the 3- or 4- positions, and X is O, S, SO.sub.2, C.dbd.O, CH.sub.2, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2, CH(CH.sub.3) or C(CH.sub.3).sub.2.The diphenol comprises 1,2-bis(hydroxyphenyl)ethane and optionally a diphenol selected from the group consisting of resorcinol, hydroquinone, 3,3'-, 3,4'- and 4,4'-diphenols, 1,3-, 1,4-, 1,5-, 1,6-, 1,7-, 1,8-, 2,6- and 2,7-dihydroxynaphthalenes and diphenols represented by the formula: ##STR2## wherein the hydroxyl groups are in the 3- or 4- positions and Y is O, S, SO.sub.2, C.dbd.O, CH.sub.2, CH(CH.sub.3), C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 or (CH.sub.2).

Abstract: A curable powder resin composition comprising an aminoplast and a polyester or polyacrylic resin. The aminoplast is a condensate of a methylolurea of methylolaminotriazine with an aliphatic alcohol and a reactive compound containing at least one reactive group selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl and amide.