Abstract: Stabilized pre-promoted unsaturated polymer resin systems that include a tertiary aromatic amine cure promoter. The stabilized curable resins systems can include a vinyl ester resin.

Abstract: Aliphatic maleimides and methods using the same are disclosed. Polymerization of compositions which include the compounds of the invention may be activated by irradiating the composition with radiation.

Abstract: Aliphatic maleimides and methods using the same are disclosed. Polymerization of compositions which include the compounds of the invention may be activated by irradiating the composition with radiation.

Abstract: Biradical initiators and methods using the same are disclosed. Polymerization of compositions which include the compounds of the invention may be activated by irradiating the composition with radiation.

Abstract: Methods of promoting the cure of unsaturated polymer resins with a peroxide initiator by including as a promotor N-alkyl-N-(2-hydroxyalkyl)-p-toluidines. The use of the tertiary aromatic amines as a promotor provides a fast cure at a wide range of temperatures. Polymerizable compositions and methods of applying the same to a surface are also described.

Abstract: Aromatic maleimides and methods using the same are disclosed. Polymerization of compositions which include the compounds of the invention may be activated by irradiating the composition with radiation.

Abstract: Novel substituted diaryl ketones, photopolymerization compositions including the compounds, and methods using the same are disclosed. Polymerization of compositions which include the compounds of the invention may be activated by irradiating the composition with ultraviolet light using conventional techniques and radiation sources to give greatly improved cure speeds. The compounds of the invention also show a significantly elevated level of reactivity at a narrow wavelength band, with a peak emission wavelength at or near 308 nm. Because of the increased level of activity, the photoinitiator can be used in considerably lower amounts.

Abstract: Methods of promoting the cure of unsaturated polymer resins with a peroxide initiator by including as a promotor N-alkyl-N-(2-hydroxyalkyl)-p-toluidines. The use of the tertiary aromatic amines as a promotor provides a fast cure at a wide range of temperatures. Polymerizable compositions and methods of applying the same to a surface are also described.

Abstract: Novel thioxanthone derivatives and mixtures thereof and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The novel thioxanthone derivatives can be liquid at room temperature and display highly active photoinitiation and photopolymerization properties.

Abstract: N-nitrosohydroxylamine compounds exhibiting minimal or no degradation are disclosed. The N-nitrosohydroxylamines can be stabilized in the presence of a compound capable of removing water from the environment.

Abstract: Processes for preparing aromatic carboxylic acids. Cinnamaldehyde is hydrogenated to produce a mixture of hydrogenation products, namely, hydrocinnamaldehyde and hydrocinnamic alcohol. The mixture is then oxidized using a suitable oxidizing agent to substantially completely convert both hydrocinnamaldehyde and hydrocinnamic alcohol to hydrocinnamic acid.

Abstract: A process for preparing thioxanthone and derivatives thereof is disclosed. In the process, an aromatic compound, such as cumene, is reacted with thiosalicylic acid (TSA) or dithiosalicylic acid (DTSA) in the presence of sulfuric acid. The reaction mixture, which includes thioxanthone or a derivative thereof, is thereafter distilled under reduced pressure to recover the thioxanthone compound.

Abstract: A process for preparing thioxanthone and derivatives thereof is disclosed. In the process, an aromatic compound, such as cumene, is reacted with thiosalicylic acid (TSA) or dithiosalicylic acid (DTSA) in the presence of sulfuric acid. The reaction mixture, which includes thioxanthone or a derivative thereof, is thereafter distilled under reduced pressure to recover the thioxanthone compound.

Abstract: A process for preparing thioxanthone and derivatives thereof is disclosed. In the process, an aromatic compound, such as cumene, is reacted with thiosalicylic acid (TSA) or dithiosalicylic acid (DTSA) in the presence of sulfuric acid. The reaction mixture, which includes thioxanthone or a derivative thereof, is thereafter distilled under reduced pressure to recover the thioxanthone compound.

Abstract: Blends of diaminoisopropylbenzene (DAIBP) and diaminoethylbenzene (DAEB) are provided for curing epoxy resins. The cured epoxy resins have increased tensile strength and slightly lower glass transition temperatures as compared with resins cured with either diamine alone.

Abstract: A two-stage process for the co-production of aniline and m-phenylenediamine where, in the first stage, benzene, nitric acid, and sulfuric acid are reacted in a liquid phase to produce in greater amounts nitrobenzene (approximately 70%) and m-dinitrobenzene (approximately 30%), and in lesser or trace amounts o-dinitrobenzene and p-dinitrobenzene, and water; and in the second stage the products of the first stage are reacted with hydrogen in the liquid phase to produce aniline (approximately 70%) and m-phenylenediamine (approximately 30%) in greater amounts, and o-phenylenediamine and p-phenylenediamine in lesser amounts, and water. The reaction products are separated by distillation.

Abstract: The selective ring-alkylation of anilines comprising providing a mixture of a lower alkanol and an aniline, exposing said mixture to a temperature of from 300.degree. C. to 500.degree. C., preferably from 350.degree. C. to 450.degree. C., in the presence of an acidic Y-type zeolite is described. The Y-type zeolites are predominantly selective to the formation of para-alkylanilines.

Abstract: The use of a blend of diaminoisopropylbenzene (DAIPB) and an amine terminated butadiene nitrile liquid rubber (ATBN) for curing epoxy resins is provided. The DAIPB/ATBN blend produces a rubber toughened epoxy resin having improved tensile properties.

Abstract: Blends of diaminoisopropylbenzene (DAIPB) and diaminoethylbenzene (DAEB) are provided for curing epoxy resins. The cured epoxy resins have increased tensile strength and slightly lower glass transistion temperatures as compared with resins cured with either diamine alone.

Abstract: The selective N-alkylation of anilines comprising providing a mixture of a lower alkanol and an aniline, exposing said mixture to a temperature of from 250.degree. C. to 350.degree. C. in the presence of an acidic zeolite having a pore size of from 6 to 8 angstroms with a three-dimensional tubular shape, such as S-115 zeolite, is described. These zeolites are predominantly selective to the formation of N-alkylanilines.