Abstract: A process for making PU air permeable nubuck sheets includes coating a separable release substrate material such an cloth, plastics, or paper with a polyurethane (PU) resin preparation before disposing the same in an impregnation tank to allow the PU resin to congeal into a sheet of minute pores attached to the release substrate material. The release substrate material together with the sheet is soaked in a wash tank to rinse off residual dimethyformamide (DMP) A beck surface of the release substrate material is coated with a water soluble resin (which may later dissolve in water and then be rinsed off) and the release substrate material is put into an oven to dry and then removed to a grinder for processing into a nubuck sheet with the feel and visual characteristics of real nubuck. The nubuck sheet is washed in a wash tank to rinse off the water soluble resin, dried, subjected to surface finishing, and than separated from the release substrate material to obtain a PU air permeable nubuck sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a strengthened fiber assembly containing cellulosic fibers with the cellulose being present in the crystalline structure of cellulose II, by contacting the fiber assembly with an aqueous solution of N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide (NMMO) at elevated temperature and subsequently washing the fiber assembly, characterized in that contacting is effected in a manner that from the relation-947+0.30.times.log.sub.(10) t+0.046.times.T-3.53.times.C +645.times.log.sub.(10) Cwherein t indicates the time in minutes during which the fiber assembly is contacted with the aqueous NMMO solution, T indicates the temperature of the aqueous NMMO solution in .degree.C. and C is the concentration of NMMO in % by mass, based on the aqueous NMMO solution, a number in the range of 0.30 to 1.70 results with the proviso that the temperature T is smaller than 130.degree. C. and the concentration C ranges between 70 and 84 % by mass.

Abstract: Weathered reef-building coral is immersed in an aqueous alkali solution under reduced pressure to carry out alkali washing to make the aqueous alkali solution penetrate into the weathered reef-building coral throughout its fine structure inside the porous tissue, which is subsequently washed with water until a washing from the inside of the porous tissue is neutralized.As a result of this washing, various marine algae, various microorganisms including Vibrio bacteria inhabiting the ocean and other various organic substances held in the inner fine structure of weathered reef-building coral can be removed. Thus, a weathered reef-building coral material can be obtained whose safety has been ensured. This weathered reef-building coral material is suitable for food materials, filter mediums for water purifiers and so forth.

Abstract: A two-step adsorption process for producing ordered organic/inorganic multilayer structures is provided. Multilayered films are formed on metallic and nonmetallic substrates by alternate adsorption of a cationic polyelectrolyte and anionic sheets of a silicate clay. The two-step adsorption process is not only fast but allows also for preparation of multilayer elements of thicknesses greater than about 2200 Angstroms on silicon, and greater than about 1500 Angstroms on gold, silver, and copper.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process comprising the steps of contacting a metal surface with an aqueous composition comprising water and specific amounts by weight of phosphate ions, condensed phosphate ions and water soluble polymer molecules of a specific general formula, separating the contacted metal surface from the aqueous composition, rinsing with water and heating.

Abstract: Swimming caps having enhanced non-stick properties, and compositions and methods useful in producing such caps are disclosed. The present methods comprise contacting at least a portion of the outer surface of a swimming cap with a mixture comprising water, a reactable silicon-containing component and a starch component to form a coated swimming cap including a coating of the mixture on at least a portion of the outer surface of the swimming cap; and subjecting said coated swimming cap to conditions effective to remove water from the coating and to form a finished swimming cap having enhanced non-stick properties relative to the swimming cap prior to the contacting.

Abstract: A fog-resistant microporous transparent film and the method of manufacturing the same are described. The fog-resistant film is made of SiOH which can absorb water molecules by both of a polar --Si--OH functional group and microporosity, and is hence provided with excellent and stable wettability. The SiOH film is coated on a PMMA or PC substrate by ion-assisted plasma-enhanced e-beam or thermal evaporation.

Abstract: The invention solves a problem of that sufficient adhesive intensity to satisfy recent demand for high adhesive property cannot be obtained by conventional surface treatment, and provides a method of improving adhesive property of polyimide film and achieving distinctly improved effect of adhesive property. The invention further provides novel polyimide film having improved adhesive property.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating structures of mineral materials, particularly concrete structures, with hydrophobizing substances in the form of silanes and/or siloxanes which are applied to the surfaces of the structures and absorbed therein by capillary action. The hydrophobizing substances may be applied as a thick layer in the form of a gel-like mass of essentially solvent-free silanes and/or siloxanes together with a vehicle medium of a layer-lattice mineral, such as bentonite or montmorillonite. Vehicle medium residues are removed when the hydrophobizing substance has been absorbed into the treated structures.

Abstract: A method is described for preserving wood comprising infiltrating the wood with gaseous carbon disulfide and impregnating the wood with an aqueous solution comprising a copper source, and dimethylamine.

Abstract: Hydrophilizing compositions based on aqueous colloidal silica and zirconyl salts and a process for rendering surfaces hydrophilic with such compositions are provided.

Abstract: A process for coating metal surfaces in which an uncured resin coating is formed on the surface of a metal by contacting the metal surface with an autodepositing coating composition that contains acid, oxidizing agent, and water-dispersible or water-soluble organic film-forming resin, and the uncured coating is thereafter dried, produces a strongly adherent, highly corrosion-resistant autodeposited coating when the uncured coating is brought, prior to its drying, into contact with an aqueous solution that has a pH adjusted to 7 to 11 and that contains at least one selection from the following inorganic acids and salts thereof: molybdic acid, tungstic acid, polyphosphoric acid, and polysilicic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the hardening of wood material by impregnating it with a polymerizable substance and by polymerizing the polymerizable substance by means of heat. Heat transfer and cleaning in the polymerization have been improved through the impregnated wood material being in contact with water during the polymerization. The water is preferably hot and pressurized and serves at the beginning of the polymerization as a heating medium and during the polymerization as a cooling and cleaning medium.

Abstract: According to the invention, a fluorine-based or siloxane-based chemical adsorbed film containing a fluorocarbon compound can be formed on a given substrate surface in a laminated state and through chemical bonds (i.e., covalent bonds) with the substrate, it is possible to obtain a laminated film which has satisfactory adhesion to the substrate, is substantially pin-hole free and is very thin. Further, since the outermost layer may be substituted by fluorocarbon groups or hydroxyl groups, it is possible to obtain a film which has excellent water- and oil-repelling properties or hydrophilic and oil-repelling properties and can replace fluorine-based coating films, thus improving the performance of products requiring a coating having a water- and oil-repelling resistant property, weather-resistant property, wear-resistant property and so forth which are desirable in electric products, vehicles, industrial devices and so forth.

Abstract: A composition useful for preparation of a graffiti-resistant barrier coating, related methods and compositions. The composition comprises from about 0.1 to about 30 percent by weight polyvinyl alcohol of molecular weight from about 7,000 to about 120,000 and being at least about 50% hydrolyzed; from about 0.1 to about 30 percent by weight non-stick agent such as silicone or polytetrafluoroethylene; and from about 0.1 to about 40 percent by weight adhesion promoter such as a urethane composition.

Abstract: A chemically adsorbed film containing hydrophilic groups is formed on a substrate such that it is chemically bonded by Si covalent bonds to the substrate. The adsorbed film has an improved hydrophilic property. In addition,the film provides an excellently durable and transparent fog-proof substrate. According to the method of the invention, a substrate containing hydrophilic groups is contacted with a non-aqueous solution containing a surface active material having straight chain molecules each having at one end a chlorosilyl group and at the other end at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of a bromo group, iodo group, cyano group, thiocyano group, chlorosilyl group etc. to cause a dehydrochlorination reaction between hydrophilic groups on the substrate surface and chlorosilyl groups of the surface active material, thereby forming a chemically adsorbed film on the substrate surface.

Abstract: A method for finishing or coating a metal substrate, in which the metal is first coated with a silane adhesion promoter as a thin film prior to application of a primer and/or basecoat or topcoat. The method, useful in the original manufacture of trucks, does not require sanding or baking to achieve adhesion of the coating to the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a highly water-pressure-resistant and highly moisture-permeable waterproof sheet comprising a fabric and a wet coagulated polyurethane film thereon, a organophilic clay complex prepared by introducing a quaternary ammonium ion into the interlayers of a expandable phillosilicate being dispersed into the wet coagulated polyurethane film in an amount of 0.5 to 20% by weight based on the solid component of the polyurethane, and the waterproof sheet having a water pressure resistance of at least 5,000 mm and a moisture permeability of at least 8,000 g/m.sup.2.24 hr. The waterproof sheet is prepared by a process comprising dissolving a polyurethane in a solvent containing mainly a nitrogen-containing polar solvent, dispersing a organophilic clay complex which is prepared by introducing a quaternary ammonium ion into the interlayers of a expandable phillosilicate into the polyurethane-containing solution in an amount of 0.

Abstract: A surface which has excellent adhesivity to paint, good corrosion resistance, and low friction may be obtained on drawn and iron tin plated cans by spraying the can surface for a time between 5 and 60 seconds at a temperature between 40.degree. and 60.degree. C. with an aqueous treating liquid having a pH between 4 and 6 and comprising (i) orthophosphoric acid and/or condensed phosphoric acids and (ii) a concentration of at least 0.1 w/o of a water soluble oligomer according to the general formula: ##STR1## wherein n is a number with a value between 10 and 30 and each of X and Y independently represents hydrogen or a group Z, wherein Z has a chemical composition conforming to the general formula: ##STR2## wherein each of R.sub.1 and R.sub.

Abstract: The cleaned surface of an aluminum or aluminum alloy product, for example, aluminum coil, is treated with a 0.5 to 3 second spray of a chromating bath heated to 40.degree. to 60.degree. C., said bath having a pH of 1.0 to 3.0 and containing 0.1 to 3.0 g/L of tungstate ions and/or molybdate ions, 0.5 to 4.0 g/L of hexavalent chromium ions, 5.0 to 30.0 g/L of phosphate ions, and 0.05 to 2.0 g/L of free fluoride ions. A highly corrosion-resistant, highly paint-adherent chromate coating can thereby be formed on the surface of aluminum in less time than that required by prior phosphoric acid-based chromating treatments.

Abstract: The invention to provide a chemically adsorbed monomolecular lamination film comprising a chemically adsorbed monomolecular film formed via a siloxane-based monomolecular or polymer film on a substrate surface.

Abstract: A chemically adsorbed monomolecular or a laminated monomolecular film comprising a monomolecular film formed on said substrate surface by covalent S-bonds is disclosed. For example, the covalent S-bond is selected of a group consisting of --(S.dbd.O)-- and --(O.dbd.S.dbd.O)--. A method of producing a chemical adsorption film comprising; contacting a substrate containing hydroxl groups present on the surface with a non-aqueous solvent containing a material having a thionyl halide group or sulfuryl haloride group; removing unreacted surface active material remaining on the substrate by washing the substrate with a non-aqueous organic solution for making monomolecular a precursor film; reacting unreacted surface active material remaining on the adsorbed monomolecular precursor film with water; and drying the adsorbed monomolecular film is also disclosed.

Abstract: A yarn, cloth, woven fabric, knitted fabric or nonwoven fabric composed of natural cellulose fibers, each fiber having incorporated therein a water-insoluble inorganic metal compound, and each fiber having at least one cured polycarboxylic acid combined therewith, said polycarboxylic acid being one selected from the group consisting of polycarboxylic acids and partial salts thereof, and a process for preparing the same.

Abstract: The following describes elasticized artificial leather characterized in that it is formed by a woven support material comprising warp threads and weft threads, said material being coated on at least one of its two sides by at least one layer of synthetic polymer, said woven material having its weft made from elasticized yarn produced using elastomeric fibers. A further object of the present invention is a process for production of the elasticized artificial leather.

Abstract: A micromachine is lubricated in a fluid-based process. The known fluid-based process of releasing a sacrificial layer from a micromachine is followed by a fluid-based hydrophilic processing of the micromachine surfaces. A lubricating monolayer surface is then formed on the resultant hydrophilic micromachine surfaces. Afterwards, the surfaces are dried through conventional means.

Abstract: A method of treating surfaces to facilitate removal of graffiti comprises applying a coating of anti-graffiti material to a surface to form a graffiti barrier on the surface.. The anti-graffiti material is substantially free of organic solvents and comprises a water-based material containing waxes, sodium silicate, rosins, gums or combinations thereof. To remove graffiti applied to the coated surface, the surface is power washed with heated pressurized water having a pressure greater than 250 psi, and preferably in excess of 1000 psi. The surface is power washed, as needed, to remove graffiti, and following each one, two or several power washings, the anti-graffiti material is re-applied to the surface.

Abstract: A method to improve bonding of breathable coatings onto fabrics uses a hydrophobic polyurethane resin solution having isocyanates and/or double bond polar group crosslinking agents. The substrates used for coating are nylon and polyester taffeta.

Abstract: A process is provided for reclaiming rejected polycarbonate articles, such as an automotive headlamp-lens having a thermoplastic acrylic primer and a defective silicone hardcoat. The silicone hardcoat can be selectively removed with an aqueous alkaline bath treatment. The treated polycarbonate article can be recovered with the thermoplastic acrylic primer remaining substantially intact; the article can be restored by treatment with a silicone hardcoat.

Abstract: The present invention features planographic plates fabricated with a silicone coating which produces economical and durable waterless plates when the coating is applied to imaged plates, cured and allowed to properly develop. Such a plate has a very high resolution and an excellent ink repellency in the non-print zones. The process of the invention applies the silicone coating directly onto a photo-imaged or a non-photo-imaged plate, curing the silicone, and then applying a solvent (developer) which penetrates through the silicone to the image. The imaging material is removed precisely, leaving a silicone stencil only in the desired, non-print areas. The silicone coating attaches chemically to the base metal (aluminum oxide), which produces a very durable coating.

Abstract: A method of imparting acid dye stain resistance to polyamide substrates having improved durability of the stain resistance to detergent washings comprising treating the polyamide substrate with an effective amount of a mixture of phenyl vinyl ether/maleic diacid copolymer and 2-(4-hydroxymethyl-phenoxy)-ethyl vinyl ether/maleic diacid copolymer, wherein the phenyl vinyl ether/maleic diacid copolymer is the stain resist agent, and the 2-(4-hydroxymethyl-phenoxy)-ethyl vinyl ether/maleic diacid copolymer is added to improve the durability of the stain resist agent.

Abstract: The method of the present invention utilizes a printing paste which contains egg yolk as the adhesive paste. The painting paste is prepared as a uniformly kneaded mixture comprising 100 wt. parts of egg yolk, 1-10 wt. parts of a preservative, 1-10 wt. parts of a lower alcohol, 20-40 wt. parts of an alkyd paint, and 5-30 wt. parts of a water soluble resin clear paint. The printing method comprises the steps of printing a design on the surface of a textile product at room temperature under ambient pressure, fixing the alkyd paint together with the paste on the textile product by drying the textile product, removing the residual paste from the textile product by washing with water, and drying the product. As the egg yolk acts as a paste and an adhesive to fix the alkyd paint on the textile product with improved fastness, the alkyd paint will remain fast on the textile product withstanding repeated washings. Products obtained by the inventive method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for coating carpets with fluorochemical emulsions is disclosed. The process comprises treating the fabric with a fluorochemical emulsion then heating, rinsing and, finally, drying the treated fabric. The process is characterized in that the emulsion has a pH and divalent metal ion concentration sufficient to effect transfer of the fluorochemical from the emulsion to the carpet during the heating step.

Abstract: A metal treatment solution comprising an effective amount of a soluble or dispersible compound which is a derivative of a polyphenol. The present invention comprises novel derivatives of polyphenol compounds useful in the treatment of the surface of metal articles. The present invention also encompasses novel surface treatment solutions or dispersions, and methos of using these solutions or dispersions. The compositions of the present invention include amine oxide containing polyphenol compounds and derivatives thereof. The molecular weight of the polyphenols used in derivatives of the present invention have molecular weights of from about 360 to about 30,000 or greater. The resulting derivatives of the present invention typically have a molecular weight of up to about 2,000,000 with molecular weights within the range of about 700 to about 70,000 being preferred.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for treating ultrahigh molecular weight, high strength polyolefin to improve its adhesive bonding to a resin such as epoxy, vinyl ester, polyester, polyurethane, polyolefin or thermoplastic rubber are provided. The method includes the steps of soaking the polyolefin in a first solution comprising (i) an aromatic ketone photosensitizer, and (ii) a first solvent selected from the group consisting of a benzene derivative, an alkyl halide, and a cyclic alkane; removing any excess first solvent; coating the surface of the polyolefin with a second solution comprising (i) about 15 to 70 weight percent of a monomer independently selected from the aforementioned group, (ii) about 0.25 to 5 weight percent of an aromatic ketone photosensitizer, and (iii) about 25 to 84.

Abstract: Waterproof, moisture-vapor-permeable urethane-coated fabrics with durable antimicrobial properties that remain after repeated launderings are prepared by incorporating bioactive silyl quaternary ammonium salts into the polyurethane elastomer solvent solution that forms a microporous polyurethane layer by the wet coagulation method on a base fabric.

Abstract: A process for metal spraying of articles is disclosed which comprises forming a metal silver film over the article surface, the film being obtained by reduction of silver nitride in an ammoniacal complex through a water solution of a reducing sugar, preferably glucose.The process further comprises an initial step or forming a primer layer of alkyd resin, a step in which a solution of stannous chloride is applied to activate the following reaction to form the silver film, and a final step in which a protection varnish is applied, a swell as intermediate steps of washing and drying.The process is applicable to plastic, wood or metal articles.It is further disclosed an apparatus adapted to carry out some steps of the process which comprises a spray booth equipped with pressurized vessels and spraying devices to uniformely apply the reactives to form the silver layer over the article surface.

Abstract: An antistatic, glare-reducing coating, as for the surface of the viewing surface of a CRT is prepared by (a) warming a glass support surface above room temperature, (b) coating a surface of the warm support with an aqueous solution containing a lithium-stabilized silica sol and an inorganic metallic compound, and drying the deposited coating, (c) heating the glass support surface and the coating to a temperature of about 65.degree. C. for about 30 seconds, and (d) washing and then drying the coating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of plastic mouldings, preferably plastic films, antistatically treated with a transparent layer of polypyrrole; the process is characterized by a certain combination of special measures which are coordinated with one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for antistatic treatment or pretreatment for subsequent surface-coating of materials based on polyamides, polyimides or polyamideimides, where the molded articles of the material are treated with a solution of salt mixtures comprising(a) halides of elements of main groups 1 and/or 2 of the periodic system, in particular CaCl.sub.2, MgCl.sub.2, LiCl, NaCl and/or KCl and(b)(1) salts of weak inorganic bases with strong inorganic acids, in particular AlCl.sub.3, FeCl.sub.3, TiCl.sub.4, SbCl.sub.5, CaCl.sub.2, FeCl.sub.2, CuCl.sub.2, ZnCl.sub.2 and/or MoCl.sub.5(2) and/or the chelate complexes of (b1) with Schiff bases, amines, carboxylic acids, diketones, .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated ketones and phosphines,(c) in a non-corrosive, organic swelling agent or solvent for the materials mentioned, where appropriate with the addition of water, preferably in an alcohol, at temperatures up to the boiling point of the solvents, preferably at temperatures of from -15.degree. C. to +60.

Abstract: A transfer recording medium comprising a substrate and a plurality of image forming elements bonded thereto by a binder is provided. The surface of each image forming element at least partially protrudes out of the binder. Such transfer recording medium may be prepared by applying the binder onto the substrate in a prescribed thickness, disposing the image forming elements in excess on the binder, and then removing the excess of the image forming elements. The thus prepared transfer recording medium provides an image having a high density and a faithfully reproducible color.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for producing electroconductive fibrous shaped-articles comprising the steps of:soaking water-absorptive fibrous shaped-articles in a palladium hydrosol containing a cationic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, a non-ionic surfactant or a mixture thereof, and after (i) drying the thus treated shaped-articles, (ii) washing the thus treated shaped-articles with water or (iii) washing the thus treated shaped-articles and then drying, subjecting the thus obtained, shaped-articles on which colloidal palladium is adsorbed to chemical plating, thereby obtaining the electroconductive fibrous shaped-articles of which fibers thereof are subjected to metallizing plating.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for applying a highly permeable coating on a hollow fiber substrate. The hollow fiber substrate is continuously passed through a polymeric coating solution and withdrawn from the solution through a coating die to form a uniform polymeric solution coating on the outer surface of the hollow fiber. A portion of the solvent from the coating is allowed to evaporate thereby forming a thin, dense surface layer after which the remaining solvent from the coating layer is leached out. The resultant material is a highly permeable, coated composite hollow fiber membrane which can be used in gas and/or liquid separations.

Abstract: A solid, composite and conductor material is obtained by impregnating an impregnable solid with a pyrrolic compound, and bringing the so-impregnated solid into contact with an oxidizer solution, so to cause a pyrrolic polymer to form inside the solid material.

Abstract: A method for preserving natural plant material comprising immersion, under about 3 to 30 psig (0.21-2.1 kg/cm.sup.2 gauge) pressure, the material in ethylene glycol having a specific gravity of 1.03-1.10 for a period of 4 hours to 5 days. The material is then withdrawn, washed and dried for use or further treatment. The spent ethylene glycol is restored to its original volume with virgin ethylene glycol and re-used many times without purification. The preserved plant material is topically coated with a hydrophilic polymeric sealer optionally blended with a pigment.

Abstract: A multiple stage autodeposition of organic polymer coating compositions deposited onto metal substrates wherein the coating composition's thickness does not increase by more than about 20.DELTA. compared to a single dry coating. The coated metal substrates formed by the process of the instant invention are corrosion resistant.

Abstract: An improved implant is disclosed, having a customary substrate, particularly at least partially of metal, and a one- or multi-layer coating of ceramic, biologically compatible glasses and/or bioactive glasses, the improvement comprising a second type layer covalently bound on said coating of ceramic or bioglass said second type of layer being from polymeric organo-silicon compounds, and said second type of layer being covalently coupled, with or without a coupling molecule, with a third type of layer of a synthetic or natural biopolymer. Also disclosed is a process for producing the implant, by applying in known mariner a coating of ceramic, biologically compatible and/or bioactive glasses onto a substrate of said implant, providing said coating with a second type of layer of polymerized organo-silicon compound (polysiloxane) in covalent connection therewith, and coupling said second type of layer with a third type of layer of a synthetic or natural biopolymer, with or without use of a coupling means.

Abstract: A method of polishing a vehicle, using a portal traveling frame which straddles a vehicle to be polished and moves reciprocatingly, said portal traveling frame being provided thereon with rotative brushes, wax applicators, rinsing means and driers. In a first travel of the portal traveling frame, the vehicle is washed. In a second travel of the portal frame, a foamy wax of anionic active agent is applied to the vehicle. In a third travel of the portal frame, an aqueous wax of cationic active agent is applied to the vehicle which is subsequently rinsed. In a fourth travel of the portal frame, the vehicle is dried.

Abstract: A self-lubricating fill tube comprises an extended conduit having a coating of hydrophilic polymer extending over at least a portion of an outer surface of the conduit. A method for forming the self-lubricating fill tube comprises preparing the surface of the fill tube by cleaning and irradiating the fill tube with gamma radiation in a dosage of about 0.5 Mrads. The fill tube is immersed in a ethylenically unsaturated monomer solution containing oxidizable metallic ions which initiates polymerization of the monomer onto the exposed surface of the fill tube. The fill tube is removed from the monomer solution leaving a hydrophilic polymer coating on the surface of the fill tube. The polymer coated fill tubes are rinsed with deionized water.

Abstract: Heat-sealable films are described which are constituted by a polyolefin film, particularly polypropylene, having on one surface thereof a layer of primer, applied in aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic solution, and chosen from: polyethylenimines, products of the condensation of urea or melamine with formaldehyde, particularly the etherified compounds; alkoxyalkyl melamine polyhydroxylates; or mixtures of the said compounds; and, on the other surface thereof, a layer of the said primer or one similar to the first, followed by a layer of vinyl, vinylidene or acrylic polymer or copolymer.

Abstract: A self-emulsifying anaerobic-curing composition is disclosed. The composition is rendered self-emulsifying by incorporating certain anionic and/or nonionic surfactants in a concentration range of about 0.25 to about 10.0 percent. The preferred anionics comprise the petroleum sulfonates and the sodium alkyl or alkylaryl sulfonates. The preferred nonionics comprise the ethoxylated alkyl alcohols, the ethoxylated alkyl phenols, and the polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene glycols. Any anaerobic monomer or monomer mixture in which the surfactant is soluble and compatible with the cure system may be used.These self-emulsifiable compositions have the advantage of being readily removed from surfaces by washing with water, which makes them especially useful in impregnation processes where uncured resin must be removed from areas which are difficult to wash, such as small, blind holes.