Abstract: Novel phosphorus element-containing crosslinking agents for epoxy resin compositions based on an isomeric mixture of tris(2-hydroxyphenyl)-phosphine oxide compounds. Epoxy resins cured or crosslinked with the crosslinking agents of this invention yield non-halogenated, ignition resistant epoxy resin formulations. The ignition resistant epoxy resin formulations are advantageously used for making laminates for printed wiring boards and composite materials.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composite is prepared by applying a hydroxy-phenoxyether polymer onto the surface of reinforcing fibers or by the in-situ polymerization of mixtures of diepoxides and difunctional species in the presence of reinforcing fibers. The composites can be molded into shaped articles useful for structural materials and parts by conventional thermoforming or other fabrication techniques.

Abstract: A laminate structure comprises one or more layers of a polyester and one or more layers of a hydroxy-phenoxyether polymer. The laminate structure can be prepared by coextruding one or more layers of a polyester and one or more layers of a hydroxy-phenoxyether polymer. The laminate structure can be fabricated into articles using conventional fabrication techniques such as compression molding, injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, solvent casting, calendering and thermoforming.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds containing substituted pyrazoline which exhibit nonlinear optical activity on orientation and to oriented polymeric compositions comprising moieties derived therefrom in the backbone of the polymer. Also disclosed are the processes for making the oriented polymeric composition of the invention.

Abstract: A storage tank for compressed natural gas (CNG) comprises a hydroxy-phenoxyether polymermethane barrier liner and a fiber composite outer shell. The hydroxy-phenoxyether polymer has a methane transmission rate of not more than about 50 cc-mil/100 in.sup.2 -day (19.5 cm.sup.3 -mm/m.sup.2 -atm-day) at 25.degree. C. and 2000 psi (13,800 kPa) methane pressure.

Abstract: A compound having at least one 2-hydroxy-1,3-propylidene, 2-acetoxy-1,3-propylidene, or 2-alkoxy-1,3-propylidene moiety between two benzocyclobutene end moieties is prepared by (a) contacting a diepoxide species with a benzocyclobutene species containing a functionality capable of reacting with an epoxy group, (b) contacting an epoxy-containing benzocyclobutene species with a species containing two functionalities capable of reacting with an epoxy group, (c) contacting an epoxy-containing benzocyclobutene species with a benzocyclobutene species containing a functionality capable of reacting with an epoxy group, (d) contacting epichlorohydrin with benzocyclobutene species capable of reacting with an epoxy group, or (e) contacting epihalohydrin with benzocyclobutene species and difunctional species, wherein both species contain functionalities capable of reacting with epoxy groups.

Abstract: Polyethers having improved barrier to oxygen are normally solid, thermoplastic polyethers having aromatic ether repeating units in their backbones and pendent hydroxyl moieties and pendent amido, N-substituted amido and/or hydroxyalkyl moieties. Such polyethers are prepared by reacting diglycidyl ethers of dihydric aromatic compounds such as the diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A with dihydric phenols having pendent amido, N-substituted amido and/or hydroxyalkyl moieties such as 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide and 3,5-dihydroxybenzamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nonlinear optical material comprising nonlinear optical dihydroxy arylhydrazones and to nonlinear optical materials comprising compositions containing at least one divalent moiety of nonlinear optical arylhydrazones. The present invention also relates to polyesters, polyestercarbonates, polycarbonates, polyethers, and poly(hydroxy ether) polymers, incorporating the dihydroxy arylhydrazone as recurring divalent moieties in the backbone of the polymer. The polymeric compositions of the present invention have high glass transition temperatures and exhibit stable nonlinear optical activity at high temperatures over a period of time.

Abstract: Hydroxy-functional poly(amide-ethers) are fabricated into articles such as rigid containers and flexible films exhibiting high barrier to oxygen transmission in both dry and moist environments. For example, a polymer prepared by reacting the diglycidyl ether of 4,4'-isopropylidene bisphenol with .alpha.,.alpha.'-bis(4-hydroxybenzamido)-1,3-xylene exhibits especially high barrier.

Abstract: Poly(hydroxy amide ethers) which exhibit high barrier properties are prepared by contacting one or more amide-containing bisphenols and an epihalohydrin. These polymers are suitable for use in the manufacture of articles such as rigid containers and flexible films exhibiting high barrier to oxygen transmission in moist environments.

Abstract: Polyethers having improved barrier to oxygen are normally solid, thermoplastic polyethers having aromatic ether repeating units in their backbones and pendent hydroxyl moieties and pendent amido, N-substituted amido and/or hydroxyalkyl moieties. Such polyethers are prepared by reacting diglycidyl ethers of dihydric aromatic compounds such as diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A with dihydric phenols having pendent amido, N-substituted amido and/or hydroxyalkyl moieties such as 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide and 3,5-dihydroxybenzamide.

Abstract: Hydroxy-functional poly(amide-ethers) are fabricated into articles such as rigid containers and flexible films exhibiting high barrier to oxygen transmission in both dry and moist environments. For example, a polymer prepared by reacting the diglycidyl ether of 4,4'-biphenol with N,N'-bis(m-hydroxyphenyl)-adipamide exhibits especially high barrier.