Abstract: A process for producing a curable resin comprises reacting (a) at least one cyanate ester compound selected from the group consisting of polyfunctional cyanate esters having 2 or more cyanato groups per one molecule, prepolymers of the cyanate esters or mixtures thereof with (b) at least one compound having 1,2-epoxy group(s) and radical-polymerizable unsaturated double bond(s) in its molecule, the cyanate ester compound (a) and the compound (b) being used so that the ratio of the cyanato group to the 1,2-epoxy group is in the range of about 1:0.25 to about 1:2, in the presence of (c) a radical polymerization inhibitor at a temperature of about 90.degree.--about 140.degree. C.The curable resin produced according to the present invention is capable of giving cured products having excellent heat resistance and electrical properties.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising a mixture and/or a preliminary reaction product of (a) polyfunctional cyanate ester, prepolymer of the cyanate ester, or coprepolymer of the cyanate ester and an amine, and (b) cyclopentadiene or polycyclopentadiene and a curable resin composition comprising a mixture or a preliminary reaction product of above component (a), above component (b) and (c), a polyfunctional maleimide, prepolymer of the maleimide or coprepolymer of the maleimide and an amine are disclosed. Cured resin having excellent impact-resistance, adhesive power, heat-resistance and chemical-resistance can be prepared from the compositions.

Abstract: A method for delaying curing rate of a curable resin composition comprising a polyfunctional cyanate ester compound or mixture of a polyfunctional cyanate ester compound and a polyfunctional maleimide compound, characterized in that a specific benzene sulfonic acid is added to said composition is disclosed.

Abstract: A process for producing a colloidal solution of a curable resin which comprises:blending (a) 5 to 90% by weight of a polyfunctional maleimide component and (b) 95 to 10% by weight of at least one thermosetting resin,heating them to form a composition, andblending the resulting composition with at least one low boiling point solvent having a boiling point of more than room temperature and less than 150.degree. C., in which the thermosetting resin is rich soluble, but the maleimide component is poor soluble, thereby forming a colloidal solution of a curable resin is disclosed. The colloidal solution is used as a coating, as an impregnating agent for a coil, or for preparing prepreg.

Abstract: A plastic article in which a semi-cured or cured product of a curable resin composition comprising a mixture and/or a preliminary reaction product of (a) at least one cyanate compound selected from the group consisting of polyfunctional cyanate esters, prepolymers of said cyanate esters, coprepolymers of said cyanate esters and an amine and mixtures thereof, (b) at least one diene-type rubber and optionally (c) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of polyfunctional maleimides, prepolymers of the maleimides or coprepolymers of the maleimides and an amine is formed on a plastic substrate is disclosed.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising a mixture and/or a preliminary reaction product of (a) polyfunctional cyanate ester, prepolymer of the cyanate ester, or coprepolymer of the cyanate ester and an amine, and (b) acrylic epoxy esters, methacrylic epoxy esters, prepolymers of acrylic epoxy esters, prepolymers methacrylic epoxy esters, coprepolymers of acrylic epoxy esters and methacrylic epoxy esters and mixtures thereof, and a curable resin composition comprising a mixture or a preliminary reaction product of above component (a), above component (b) and (c) a polyfunctional maleimide, prepolymer of the maleimide or coprepolymer of the maleimide and an amine are disclosed. Cured resin having excellent impact-resistance, adhesive power, heat-resistance and chemical resistance can be prepared from the compositions.

Abstract: A photo-curable resin composition is disclosed comprising (i) a mixture and/or a preliminary reaction product of (a) at least one cyanate compound selected from the group consisting of polyfunctional cyanate esters, prepolymers of the cyanate esters, coprepolymers of the cyanate esters and an amine and mixtures thereof, (b) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of monomers having at least one olefinically double bond prepolymers of the monomers, liquid rubbers having one or more acryloyl or methacryloyl groups and mixtures thereof and optionally (c) at least one maleimide compound selected from the group consisting of polyfunctional maleimides, prepolymers of the maleimides, coprepolymers of the maleimides and an amine and mixtures thereof and (ii) a photo polymerization initiator or a photo sensitizer.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising a mixture and/or a preliminary reaction product of (a) polyfunctional cyanate ester, prepolymer of the cyanate ester, or coprepolymer of the cyanate ester and an amine, and (b) alkenyl acrylic esters, alkenyl methacrylic esters, prepolymers of alkenyl acrylic esters, prepolymers alkenyl methacrylic esters, coprepolymers of alkenyl acrylic esters and alkenyl methacrylic esters and mixtures thereof, and a curable resin composition comprising a mixture or a preliminary reaction product of above component (a), above component (b) and (c) a polyfunctional maleimide, prepolymer of the maleimide or coprepolymer of the maleimide and an amine are disclosed. Cured resin having excellent impact-resistance, adhesive power, heat-resistance and chemical-resistance can be prepared from the compositions.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising (i) a catalytic composite comprising a peroxide and other catalytic component and (ii) a mixture or a preliminary reaction product of (a) a polyfunctional cyanate ester, prepolymer of the cyanate ester or coprepolymer of the cyanate ester and an amine and (b) a polyfunctional maleimide, prepolymer of the maleimide or coprepolymer of the maleimide and an amine and optionally (c) other component is disclosed. The composition cures rapidly at a low temperature and is preferable from view point of quantity production and workability. The composition is excellent in respect of adhering property, heat-resistance, moisture-resistance and chemical-resistance, and is useful for preparing laminated products, molded products, paint, powder paint, adhesive or varnish.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising a mixture and/or a preliminary reaction product of (a) polyfunctional cyanate ester, prepolymer of the cyanate ester, or coprepolymer of the cyanate ester and an amine, (b) acrylic esters, methacrylic esters, prepolymers of acrylic esters, prepolymers methacrylic esters, coprepolymers of acrylic esters and methacrylic esters and mixtures thereof, and (c) a polyfunctional maleimide, prepolymer of the maleimide or coprepolymer of the maleimide and an amine are disclosed. Cured resin having excellent impact-resistance, adhesive power, heat-resistance and chemical-resistance can be prepared from the compositions.

Abstract: A crosslinkable resin composition comprising (A) a polyethylene resin composition containing 0.1 to 10% by weight of a crosslinking agent and (B) a thermosetting resin composition selected from the group consisting of cyanate ester resin compositions, polyester resin compositions and epoxy resin compositions; said crosslinkable resin composition comprising (1) 95 to 5% by weight of the resin composition (A) and 5 to 95% by weight of the resin composition (B) when the resin composition (B) is a cyanate ester resin composition, and (2) 95 to 20% by weight of the resin composition (A) and 5 to 80% by weight of the resin composition (B) when the resin composition (B) is a polyester resin composition or an epoxy resin composition; and a method for producing a laminate using said composition.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising(a) a cyanate ester component selected from the group consisting of polyfunctional aromatic cyanate ester monomers having at least 2 cyanate groups bonded to their aromatic ring, prepolymers of the cyanate esters and prepolymers of the cyanate ester monomers and amines, and(b) a bismaleimide component selected from the group consisting of bismaleimides, bismaleimide prepolymers and prepolymers of the bismaleimides and amines;The weight ratio of the component (a) to (b) being 1:99 to 99:1.

Abstract: A novel cyanic acid ester of an aromatic polycarbonate can be prepared by reacting an aromatic polycarbonate having one or two terminal hydroxyl groups with a cyanogen halide in an inert solvent at a temperature of -30.degree. to +65.degree. C in the presence of a base. Said cyanic acid ester and an admixture of said cyanic acid ester with other known cyanic acid ester, both of which may or may not contain a catalyst and/or other polymers are available for a coating material, a casting material, an adhesive or a molding material. When said cyanic acid ester or said admixture is cured, there is obtained a laminate, a film or a molded article. The cured products are rich in flexibility.

Abstract: A laminate comprising at least one inorganic or organic fiber nonwoven fabric impregnated with a cyanic acid ester resin composition, at least one glass fabric impregnated with an epoxy resin composition, and at least one of the outermost layers being the glass fabric impregnated with an epoxy resin composition.

Abstract: A process for preparing a cured resin which comprises curing a specific cyanic acid ester or its prepolymer containing a triazine ring and having a molecular weight of 400 to 6,000 in the presence of a specific catalyst selected from imidazoles such as 2-methyl imidazole, 2-phenyl imidazole or 2-ethyl-4-methyl imidazole and imidazole adducts such as trimellitic acid adducts of the above exemplified imidazoles.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a metal foil- or plastic film-overlaid laminate which comprises completely covering a cleaned press plate with a cleaned metal foil, a cleaned plastic film or both of them in such a manner that the pressing surface of the press plate comes in intimate contact with the face side of said metal foil or plastic film, partially or completely sealing the resulting covering along at least two edges of the press plate, two of the edges being opposite to each other, applying the covered press plate to one or both sides of a laminating base, subjecting the resulting assembly to a laminating apparatus with heating under pressure, taking the assembly out of the laminating apparatus, and thereafter opening the covering to remove the press plate.