Abstract: To produce a concentrated solution of aminoanthraquinone dyes in aromatic solvent, quinizarin or a leuco derivative thereof is reacted with a mixture of at least three aliphatic amines in a solvent which is a glycol or a glycol ether. The glycol or glycol ether solvent is present in an amount of 50 wt % or less relative to the quinizarin or leuco derivative plus amines. After the reaction, water and excess amine are stripped and aromatic solvent is added to adjust the dye concentration to the desired concentration above 40 wt % dye.

Abstract: An insulated glass unit comprises two sheets of glass separated by an aluminum spacer, a thermosetting resin sealant such as a polysulphide or polyurethane sealant or a hot melt butyl sealant being applied around the edges of the unit to seal the sheets together. The spacer is connected by corner keys made of aluminum tape. Curing or melt-bonding of the sealant is accelerated by the application of microwave energy, suitably by passing the unit through a tunnel with microwave generators on each side thereof. The unit passes through the tunnel on a conveyor held upright by pinch chains. The conveyor and pinch chains are made of a nonpolar material such as polypropylene.

Abstract: A polysulfide-modified epoxy resin system in which, upon curing, the polysulfide rubber phase separates into discrete particles, typically 1 to 5 .mu.m in size, to enhance physical properties such as peel strength without any significant reduction in glass transition temperature. The phase separation is brought about by using as a modifier a liquid polysulfide containing a high proportion of polymethylene groups of 4 to 12 carbon atoms. The polysulfide may be adducted with an excess of epoxy resin prior to incorporation in the composition.

Abstract: A carrier structure which may serve as an end fitting for roll assemblies in connection with packaging film materials is disclosed.

Abstract: A one-part polysulfide sealant composition comprises a mercaptan-terminated liquid polysulfide, an oxidising agent to cure the catalyst a desiccant such as a molecular sieve, to keep the composition dry and thus prevent premature activation of the catalyst, and a cure accelerator having an acrylate or methacrylate functionality of 2 or more, preferably an acrylated liquid polysulfide or a polyfunctional methacrylate monomer. The use of this accelerator avoids the need for toxic amounts of barium oxide desiccant and substantially shortens the tack-free time on curing.

Abstract: A polysulphide resin composition is cured by reacting a liquid polysulphide resin with an isocyanate curing agent in the presence of an organometallic or metal salt catalyst, preferably an organotin catalyst such as dibutyltin laurate (DBTL). The compositions have utility in thin films and coatings, and in the bonding, sealing and coating of polycarbonates. Aliphatic isocyanates are preferred for applications where clear coatings are required, the more reactive aromatic isocyanates being preferred for other applications.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a partially cured polysulphide composition is provided, the curing of which is completed upon exposure of the composition to atmospheric moisture. The process comprises mixing a prepolymer with a water activatable curing agent and subjecting the composition to a partial cure with water. The reaction is then stopped by rapid dehydration after the initial induction stage of the reaction prior to the rapid increase in the viscosity of the composition. Curing of the composition is then completed by exposing the composition to atmospheric moisture.