Abstract: An acrylic resin plastisol composition that forms coatings or molded articles having excellent anticreep property. The plastisol composition maintains excellent fluidity required for the coating and molding even after preserved for extended periods of time and further exhibits excellent gelation property upon heating, enabling the obtained coating or the molded article to exhibit excellent resistance against the relaxation of stress. The plastisol composition comprises a dispersing medium composed chiefly of a plasticizer and acrylic resin grains dispersed in said dispersing medium, wherein said acrylic resin grains have a functional group selected from the group consisting of carboxyl group, hydroxyl group, epoxy group, methylol group and etherified methylol group, and said dispersing medium contains a crosslinking agent that has reactivity to said functional group in a state of being at least partly solubilized in said dispersing medium.

Abstract: A molding compound is disclosed which is useful in producing inorganic sintered moldings, which contains, in addition to an inorganic powder, a binder system containing a thermoplastically processable, partially crystalline polyester and an additional low molecular weight compound which may react with the polyester. A process is disclosed for preparing a sintered molding by injection molding of the molding compound, removal of the binder system, and sintering.

Abstract: A denture base lining material to be used upon mixing a liquid component and a powder component is disclosed, characterized in that the liquid component comprises a phthalic ester-based plasticizer and containing from 5 to 15% by weight of ethyl alcohol and from 5 to 20% by weight of a liquid paraffin or squalane alone or a mixed solution thereof, and the powder component comprises a powder comprising any one of the following powders (a), (b), or (c), or a mixture of two or more thereof: (a) an ethyl methacrylate polymer powder containing from 1 to 5% by weight of a phthalic ester-based plasticizer; (b) a copolymer powder represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein n/(m+n) is from 0.15 to 0.55, and containing from 0.5 to 2% by weight of a phthalic ester-based plasticizer; and (c) a mixed powder comprising a polyethyl methacrylate powder having a copolymer powder represented by the following formula mixed therewith: ##STR2## wherein n/(m+n) is from 0.45 to 0.76.

Abstract: Finished articles made of flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) using plastisol technology are improved in terms of resistance to heat and solvents and reduction in plasticizer migration by incorporating into the traditional plastisol ingredients substantial amounts of blocked di- or polyisocyanates and di- or polyols and/or di- or polyamines, which, upon heating react with each other to form a polymer network within the article while the PVC is gelling.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions containingA) ABS-type resin,B) aromatic polycarbonate resins,C) a compound bearing several carboxyl groups or mixtures thereof and optionallyD) further polymer resins,characterized in that an ABS resin with at least one basically acting additive is used as component A, component C is selected from compounds having a molecular weight of from 150 to 260 having at least two carboxyl groups (--COOH) in the molecule, and the weight ratio of basically acting additive in A: carboxyl groups in C is from 5:1 to 1:1.

Abstract: Stereoregular polystyrenes can be combined with a plasticizer to make a non-PVC plastisol with physical properties comparable to PVC-based plastisols.

Abstract: A method for dimerizing an n-butene wherein a catalyst system is used which is produced in situ from an organonickel compound having no nickel-halogen bond, a triarylphosphine and/or a monoalkyldiarylphosphine, an organoaluminum compound and hydrogen. The resulting octenes are excellent as a raw material of alcohols for a plasticizer, and an excellent plasticizer can be obtained from alcohols having 9 carbon atoms produced by using the octenes.

Abstract: Flame retardant polyesters are disclosed comprising esters of tribromoneopentyl alcohol with orthophthalic acid and its halogenated derivatives, particularly tetrabromo-orthophthalic acid an hydride.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aromatic acid, a salt of an aromatic acid, anhydride of an aromatic acid, or mixtures thereof in which at least 50 percent of the carbon atoms are in aromatic rings and which have a melting point above about 100.degree. C. as a plasticizer for polyvinyl aromatic polymers which are functionalized by grafting salt functional groups onto the polyvinyl aromatic blocks. When such a polymer is plasticized with the aromatic acid, salt of an aromatic acid or anhydride of an aromatic acid of this invention, the polymer retains excellent high temperature physical properties.

Abstract: Copolymers of styrene and sodium styrene sulfonate can be combined with a plasticizer to make a non-PVC plastisol sealant for containers.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition which can be applied by hot melt techniques to one surface and adhered to a second surface by contact at ambient temperature, to thereby bond the two surfaces together. The adhesive composition is made of certain ethylene/n-butyl acrylate copolymers together with tackifier and optionally, plasticizer.

Abstract: Mixtures of isomeric decyl alcohols are obtained by hydroformylation of 1-butene- and 2-butene-containing mixtures in two stages to give aldehyde mixtures, condensation of the isolated and combined aldehyde mixtures to form an aldol mixture, and isolation and hydrogenation of the aldol mixture. The mixture of isomeric decyl alcohols, esterified with phthalic acid, gives a mixture of isomeric decyl phthalates which are useful as plasticizers.

Abstract: An elasomeric mix for pneumatic tire treads to enhance driving behavior including road holding ability on wet surfaces, abrasion resistance and low rolling resistance. The inventive elastomeric mix on E"/E' ratio dynamic moduli value equal to or greater than 0.3 at 0.degree. C. and equal to or less than 0.16 at 70.degree. C. The mix is based upon natural rubber and lampblack comprising, for 100 parts of elastomer, from 5 to 20 parts by weight of a synthetic polymer selected from the group consisting polychloroprene, chlorinated butyl rubber and brominated butyl rubber.

Abstract: The subject of this invention is acrylic polymer plastisol compositions, wherein the acrylic polymer component of the plastisol composition is a single-stage methyl methacrylate copolymer derived from methyl methacrylate and a comonomer component comprising isobutyl methacrylate and optionally other comonomer(s). The selection of isobutyl methacrylate as a comonomer with the methyl methacrylate results in good compatibility with a wide range of plasticizers and without undue softness in the resulting plastisol.

Abstract: The adhesive organopolysiloxane composition contains a compound having two or more allyl ester groups in combination with an adhesion imparting agent of a silicon compound having at least one group selected from the group consisting of an alkoxy group and an epoxy containing hydrocarbon group and also having at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom. This composition is markedly improved in adhesion to various substrates and durability of the adhesion.

Abstract: This composition comprises a mixture of 20 to 70 parts by weight of polynorbornene, crosslinked or uncrosslinked, 80 to 30 parts by weight of a polymer based on vinyl chloride and of at least one plasticiser customary for polynorbornene and the polymer based on vinyl chloride in an amount sufficient for reducing the glass-transition temperature of polynorbornene down to the range of rubbers. To prepare the thermoplastic composition comprising crosslinked polynorbornene, a mixture of polynorbornene, a polymer based on vinyl chloride, a plasticiser customary for polynorbornene and the polymer based on vinyl chloride and a crosslinking system is kneaded at a temperature sufficiently high and during a period sufficiently long for crosslinking polynorbornene.Applications: Manufacture of flexible tubes, seals for the construction and automobile industries, protective bellows for the automobile industry, injection-moulded articles, such as solid wheels for the toy industry, and the like.

Abstract: A composition of matter including a polymeric material which is either a plastic having carbon to carbon linkages or a binary blend of the plastic and starch, in which the plastic is at least 25% by weight of the binary blend; and an organic peracid compound dispersed in the polymeric material, the quantity of the peracid compound being 0.1 to 10% by weight of the polymeric material.

Abstract: Method for patterning organic polymer layers comprising the sequential steps:A. Applying to a substrate an unpatterned layer of acidic polymer dissolved in a plasticizer,B. Applying to the unpatterned layer a second patterned layer which is a liquid solution of organic base dissolved in a volatile solvent;C. Heating the patterned layer to effect removal of the volatile solvent from the layer and diffusion of the second layer plasticizer and organic base into the underlying areas of the acidic polymer layer; andD. Washing the layers with aqueous solution to effect solubilization of the acidic polymer underlying the patterned areas and removal therefrom of the solubilized polymer and plasticizers.

Abstract: An ozone-friendly correction fluid includes a non-halogenated solvent, a butyl methacrylate copolymer as the polymeric film-forming material, a plasticizer, and an opacifying agent.

Abstract: An acrylic ester copolymer plastisol composition comprises (A) copolymer particles comprising, as the major components thereof, (a) 98 to 50 weight % of an alkyl acrylate unit having an alkyl group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and/or an alkyl methacrylate unit having an alkyl group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and (b) 2 to 50 weight % of a diene monomer unit, (B) a plasticizer and, optionally, (C) a vulcanizing agent. Another acrylic ester copolymer plastisol composition comprises (A) copolymer particles comprising an ionic crosslinked copolymer prepared by ionic crosslinking of a copolymer comprising, as the major components thereof, (a) 97 to 50 weight % of an alkyl acrylate unit having an alkyl group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms and/or an alkyl methacrylate unit having an alkyl group of 1 to 8 carbon atoms, (b) 2 to 40 weight % of a diene monomer unit and (c) 1 to 20 weight % of a radical polymerizable unsaturated carboxylic acid unit of 3 to 8 carbon atoms having a carboxyl group and (B) a plasticizer.

Abstract: Molding compositions having high rates of crystallization and suitable for being molded at a temperature of the mold not higher than 100.degree. C. to produce molded articles having an optimal combination of mechanical, physical, thermal properties and of surface appearance, comprising: a linear saturated polyester (A); a salt of a mono- or poly-carboxylic acid (B); an ionomer copolymer containing side carboxylic groups at least partially salified (C), and a solid inert inorganic substance (D) having a particle size not higher than 5 micrometers. Said compositions may be reinforced by reinforcing materials, preferably by glass fibers.

Abstract: A chlorosulfonated or chlorinated polyethylene dispersed in a polyolefin, vulcanized and then the vulcanizate dispersed into a thermoplastic chlorosulfonated or chlorinated polyethylene forming a partially crosslinked thermoplastic chlorosulfonated or chlorinated polyethylene vulcanizate having good interply adhesion, hot weld strength, commercial processability, and crack resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new hydroxybenzophenones containing an ester functional group and to the use of these compounds as UV absorbers in organic polymers. More precisely, the new hydroxybenzophenones are 1,3-di(4-benzoyl-3-hydroxyphenoxy)-2-propanol carboxylates which preferably have a molecular mass of at least 500.These benzophenones can be employed as anti-UV agents in organic polymers, either by themselves or jointly with known benzophenones of lower molecular mass, such as 2-hydroxy-4-alkoxybenzophenones.

Abstract: A crosslinkable resin composition containing:(A) from 10% to 90% by weight of a thermoplastic resin component,(B) from 90% to 10% by weight of a curable resin component, comprising, expressed by reference to the curable resin (100%),(i) 50% to 95% of a (meth)acryloyl derivative, and(ii) 50% to 5% of a (meth)allyloxy derivative, and(C) from 0% to 30% by weight of a plasticiser for the thermoplastic resin component, is disclosed.Also a new crosslinked resin layer and a process for the manufacture of the new crosslinked resin layer on a substrate are described.The crosslinked resin layer herein exhibits a desirable balance between flexibility, resistance to stain and resistance to scuff properties, in combination with outstanding mechanical and chemical properties.The crosslinkable resin composition is particularly suitable for coating application of various substrates such as flooring materials, wall covering materials, coils, wires, and various shaped articles e.g. cars, containers and metallic profiles.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising, as the main blend components, 100 parts by weight of a crystalline chlorinated polyethylene with a chlorination degree of from 20 to 45% and a heat of crystal fusion of from 5 to 35 cal/g as measured by a DSC method and from 10 to 75 parts by weight of a plasticizer.

Abstract: Polyvinyl chloride based resin compositions improved in the vibrational energy absorbing ability are disclosed. The compositions comprises a specific class of phthalic acid esters and a specific class of phosphori acid esters. Articles formed of the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A vinyl chloride resin plastisol can be prepared without the shearing action mixing conventionally required for mixing a resin and plasticizer, merely by immersing in a conventional plasticizer, aggregates in the form of a dry power and having an average diameter of 80 to 700 .mu.m of vinyl chloride resin particles; using a spray drying apparatus to form aggregates having an average diameter in the range from 80 to 700 .mu.m or by adding an organic fluid which is barely soluble in water and does not dissolve or swell the vinyl chloride resin to the aqueous dispersion of the vinyl chloride particles, followed by drying the aggregates thus formed at a temperature of 70.degree. C.or below.

Abstract: This invention relates to obtaining beta crystalline Phase isotactic polypropylene with high purity and thermal stability simply by melt-crystallization in the presence of a two component beta nucleating agent. The two component beta-nucleating agent is formed by mixing 0.0001-1 weight % of dibasic acid with 0.001-1 weight % oxide, hydroxide or acid salt of a Group IIA metal. Such beta phase polypropylene can be used for the production of high impact strength molding extrusion shapes, microporous film and microporous hollow fiber.

Abstract: Provided are novel blocked polyisocyanurates to be suitably used as an adhesiveness providing agent, coating material, sealant and crosslinking agent for polymers containing active hydrogens. Also provided are polyvinyl chloride plastisol compositions comprising a polyvinyl chloride resin, the above blocked polyisocyanurate as an adhesiveness providing agent, plasticizer and a specific agent for accelerating dissociation of the blocked polyisocyanurate. These compositions have excellent properties such as high adhesiveness even cured at low temperatures and resistance to yellowing, and are suitably used particularly as sealants for car body.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic molding compositions, particularly thermoplastic polyesters, having incorporated therein a fluorinated polyolefin to improve wear resistance. More particularly, disclosed are polyester compositions having improved wear resistant good properties comprising a polyester resin, most preferably a poly(butylene terephalate) resin; a fluorinated polyolefin compound and a hindered phenolic compound and an ester compound, the last two components serving as a migrator package that serves to push a disproportionate amount of the fluorinated polyolefin within the subsurface of the resulting composition to thereby augment the wear resistant effect of the fluorinated polyolefin.

Abstract: A metal binder including a base binder agent including a bonding agent, lubricant, etc. into which is blended as a binder auxiliary agent at least one member selected from the group of adamantane, trimethylene norbornane, and cyclododecane and a molding composition including a metal powder made of a metal of Group VIII etc. into which is blended a base binder agent and as a binder auxiliary agent at least one member selected from the group of adamantane, trimethylene norbornane, and cyclododecane.

Abstract: A polyvinyl chloride-free plastisol comprisesa) 5 to 50% by weight of a methyl methacrylate-homopolymer or coplymerb) 10 to 50% by weight of a plasticiser,c) 20 to 70% by weight of a fillerd) 2 to 30% by weight of a blocked poly isocyanate, ande) 0.2 to 5% by weight of a polyamine. The plastisol is particularly useful for sealing spot welded joints in, for example, motor vehicle manufacture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polynorbornene-based rubbery composition with improved thermal behaviour, comprising a mixture of at least 50% by weight of polynorbornene and not more than 50% by weight of another rubber, the said mixture having been vulcanized by means of effective quantity of at least one compound: ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2 =CH.sub.n X.sub.3-n, with X=F, Cl or Br and n = integer from 0 to 2; the invention also relates to a thermoplastic composition comprising 10-90 parts by weight (pw) of at least one olefin-based crystalline polymer (A), from 90-10 pw of a mixture (B) of at least 50% by weight of polynorbornene and not more than 50% by weight of another rubber, and a sufficient quantity of plasticiser for polynorbornene to lower its glass transition temperature to the range of rubbers, the sum of (A) and of (B) being equal to 100 pw and (B) being vulcanized by means of an effective quantity of at least one compound (I).

Abstract: Free radical-curable compositions comprising a plastisol component and a copolymer containing free anhydride functionality and, optionally, other reactive diluents are provided. In particular, curable compositions employing a plastisol, preferably a polyvinyl chloride-containing plastisol, and a low molecular weight crosslinking copolymer component having free anhydride functionality and which is a partial esterification product of a terminally ethylenically unsaturated compound and a polymerizable maleic anhydride are provided. The compositions of the invention yield improved adhesives, sealants, coatings, and insulators for a wide variety of substrates and may be employed in a variety of coatings and castings. Processes for preparing cured plastisol compositions from the disclosed free radical-curable compositions are also provided.

Abstract: In a sealant composition comprising a polymer latex, filler, plasticizer, silane adhesion promoter, and fumed silica, the improvement which comprises as the plasticizer a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl aryl phthalate, an N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.8)alkyl arylsulfonamide, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Disposable moldings comprising a polymer (A) having a repeating structure unit in the main chain represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are respectively a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl, and a polymer composition comprising the polymer (A). The moldings of the present invention disintegrate themselves due to decomposition of the polymer (A) in atmosphere, soil or water and do not cause any environmental pollution.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-stat which is effective in polyvinyl chloride polymeric parts to dissipate charge phenomena occurring at a surface thereof. The anti-stat comprises an ethoxylated fat-forming alcohol and a dibasic acid-capped fat-forming alcohol which is incorporated in an effective amount in the polyvinyl chloride polymeric material.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a one-part adhesive which comprises a mixture of: (a) a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated urethane polymer; and (b) a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated acid, acid salt, or acid anhydride wherein component (b) is present in an amount in the range of from about 0.5 weight percent to about 50 weight percent of component (a). Such an adhesive is especially suitable for bonding components together in the manufacture of automobiles, and is particularly suitable for bonding sheet molding compound (SMC) components to metal or to other SMC components.

Abstract: A deodorizing resin composition is composed of 99.9-50 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin and 0.1-50 parts by weight of a deodorizing ingredient. The deodorizing ingredient is a white or substantially colorless deodorizing agent, which may preferably be composed of 10-90 parts by weight of a zinc compound and 90-10 parts by weight of an aliphatic polycarboxylic acid or a salt thereof, an aromatic polycarboxylic acid or a salt thereof, an acidic polymer or a salt thereof, or a sulfate of aluminum. A formed deodorizing article can be obtained by forming or molding the deodorizing resin composition into a desired shape. Formed articles of the deodorizing resin composition of this invention can have desired beautiful colors and are adapted to absorb offensive odors.

Abstract: A thermoplastic rubber composition comprising a nitrile rubber containing not less than 20% by weight of a gel insoluble in methyl ethyl ketone, a vinyl chloride resin containing 0.05 to 20% by weight of a carboxyl group, a compound of a monovalent or divalent metal and a plasticizer, said monovalent or divalent metal compound being an ionic crosslinking agent which reacts ionically with the carboxyl group of the vinyl chloride resin to crosslink the vinyl chloride resin.

Abstract: The present invention provides resin compositions comprising a blend of two different saponified products of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers. The composition is much improved compared to a single EVOH in flexibility without adversely affecting the transparency and gas barrier property. Laminate films comprising at least one layer of said composition are excellent in resistance to dropping shock, ability to prevent air-back, skin-pack adaptability and shrink-packaging capability.

Abstract: A flame-resistant non-drying putty composition is prepared by adding 2 to 20 parts by weight of an unvulcanized solid rubber, 10 to 50 parts by weight of a plasticizer, 300 to 800 parts by weight of a metal hydrate, 20 to 200 parts by weight of a foliated talc, and 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of an organic fiber to 100 parts by weight of one type of liquid resin having a viscosity of 5,000 to 200,000 centipoise at room temperature or a mixture of two or more types thereof and kneading the resultant mixture.

Abstract: A chlorinated polyethylene dispersed in a polyolefin, vulcanized and then the vulcanizate dispersed into a thermoplastic chlorinated polyethylene forming a partially crosslinked thermoplastic chlorinated polyethylene vulcanizate having good interply adhesion, hot weld strength, processable on commercially available equipment, and cracking resistance.

Abstract: A crosslinkable silyl polymer composition which exhibits a reduced tendency to undergo premature crosslinking during the fabrication of articles therefrom comprises a silyl polymer, an aromatic ester and an organometallic silanol condensation catalyst.

Abstract: Thermoplastic plasticized polyvinylbutyral molding compositions, in particular films of improved tensile strength and reduced tackiness are prepared by acetalization of polyvinyl alcohol, capable of association, in the associated state with n-butyraldehyde in aqueous phase in the presence of an acid catalyst and, if appropriate, of an organic sulfonic acid having an emulsifying action, after-treatment of the polyvinylbutyral under acetalization conditions at an elevated temperature in the presence of an organic sulfonic acid having 8 to 30 C atoms and having an emulsifying action, isolation and/or purification of the polyvinylbutyral and, if appropriate, admixture of conventional additives and mixing of the product, which may have been dried, with up to 40% by weight of plasticizer, relative to the polymer/plasticizer mixture, and molding, the plasticizers employed being esters of phthalic acid with C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -alcohols and/or esters of adipic acid with C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 -alcohols.

Abstract: Polyolefins are stabilized against the harmful effects of U.V.-light by incorporating therein certain organosulfides. The organosulfides may be used alone or in synergistic combination with two classes of known light stabilizers, namely the benzophenones and the esters of aromatic acids.

Abstract: System for thermoplastic cross-linking adhesive, preparation thereof and corresponding method of gluing.This system for thermoplastic adhesives includes (A) a first composition without anhydride groups, containing: (a) at least one polymer chosen from the thermoplastic polymers and the synthetic rubbers; (b) at least one compound containing at least one group which can react with anhydride groups; (c) at least one tackifying resin; and (d) if desired, at least one plasticizer; (B) a second composition containing constituents Ba, Bc and Bd which are respectively analogous to the constituents Aa, Ac and Ad, and (b) at least one polymer containing anhydride goups; and (C) at least one activator of the reaction between the reactive groups of Ab and the anhydride functions of Bb. Advantageously the activatior (C) is wholly incorporated in the composition A and/or in the composition B, so as to form a two-component system.

Abstract: The invention relates to highly crystalline, rapid-crystallizing, thermoplastic compositions of polyphenylene sulphides and carboxylic acid esters.

Abstract: Tetrahalophthalate esters are disclosed herein as flame retardant processing aids for ABS (acrylonitrile-butadienestyrene terpolymer) resins.

Abstract: A plasticized polyurethane gel system comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate compound and a polyol in the presence of a plasticizer compound having a total solubility parameter of .[.between about 8.3 and 8.9 or.]. between about 9.1 and 9.7.