Abstract: Ternary compositions are disclosed which comprise a mixture of a high molecular weight thermoplastic, aromatic polycarbonate, an acrylate copolymer, and an organic, ester-type plasticizer.

Abstract: A soft vinyl chloride resin composition having a light weight and a superior abrasion resistance and lusterless surface is provided, which composition is obtained by blending 100 parts by weight of a vinyl chloride copolymer consisting of 99.0 to 99.95% by weight of vinyl chloride and 1.0 to 0.05% by weight of a polyethylene glycol diacrylate or a polyethylene glycol dimethacrylate both having 4 to 50 polymerization units of ethylene glycol, mainly with (a) 5 to 100 parts by weight of a filler having a specific gravity of 0.7 or less and a compressive strength of 70 Kg/cm.sup.2 or higher and (b) 30 to 150 parts by weight of a plasticizer.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process for preparing an adhesive, pre-gelled plastisol composition which comprises the steps of(a) mixing polyvinyl acetate or copolymers of vinyl acetate with one or more comonomers selected from the group consisting of vinyl alcohol C.sub.3 -C.sub.18 -carboxylic acid esters, ethylene, propylene, butylene, and vinyl chloride with conventional non-gelled plastisol mixtures based upon (i) polyvinyl chloride and/or polymethyl methacrylate and (ii) one or more suitable plasticizers in a ratio of from about 10 to 200 parts by weight of polyvinyl chloride or copolymers of vinyl acetate to 100 parts by weight of polyvinyl chloride and/or polymethyl methacrylate,(b) heating the mixture from step (a) to a temperature of from about 80.degree. to 130.degree. C.The resulting composition is useful in joining, sealing, or stiffening automobile body components.

Abstract: An improved conductive molding composition for the preparation of high density capacitance electronic discs is disclosed. The disclosed compositions are improved by the utilization of a solid plasticizer, cumylphenyl isophthalate, represented by the formula ##STR1## The use of this plasticizer permits the formulation of a conductive molding composition wherein all ingredients are solids.

Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate molding compositions are provided which comprise a polyethylene terephthalate having an inherent viscosity of at least 0.4, a plasticizer, a lubricating polymer, a nucleating agent, a reinforcing agent or mixture of reinforcing agent and filler, and a molecular weight reducing agent for the polyethylene terephthalate. The molding compositions can be injection molded utilizing mold temperatures below 100.degree. C. (e.g, 60.degree.-90.degree. C.). The molded compositions exhibit an excellent balance of properties such as tensile strength, flex modulus, heat distortion temperature and impact strength.

Abstract: Incorporation of an ester plasticizer having a solubility parameter from about 7.8 to about 10.2 (cal/cc).sup.1/2 increases the flexibility and impact strength of poly(dicyclopentadiene). In a preferred embodiment of the method for poly(dicyclopentadiene) synthesis, the plasticizer is incorporated into at least one of two parts of a metathesis-catalyst system: a catalyst/monomer solution or an activator/monomer solution. The two parts are then combined in the mixing head of a reaction injection molding machine and injected into a mold where the reaction mixture rapidly sets up into a thermoset polymer with greater flexibility and impact strength than is found in the corresponding unplasticized poly(dicyclopentadiene).

Abstract: Easily removable protective coatings formed from aqueous dispersions or emulsions of synthetic copolymers that can form a salt and wherein these aqueous coating materials, in addition to water, contain the following constituents:(a) at least one copolymer which:(i) at a temperature of about 5.degree. C. and above will form a film,(ii) contains acid or amino groups wherein the copolymer is water-insoluble therewith, but wherein the copolymer becomes water-soluble when the acid or amino groups are in the form of a salt, and(iii) can exist in the form of an aqueous dispersion or emulsion.(b) at least one water-immiscible non-solvent which:(i) will not dissolve the copolymer in (a),(ii) has low volatility, and(iii) is liquid at room temperature;(c) at least one nonionic emulsifier with an HLB-value of less than 10; and(d) additional adjuvants and/or additives.

Abstract: Semi-crystalline polymer having a narrow molecular weight distribution and having incorporated therein a non-crystalline mobilizing additive which increases the free volume of the polymer, with such a combination preventing embrittlement of the polymer during and subsequent to irradiation sterilization.

Abstract: An additive for coating compositions which is a blend of(A) 20-50% by weight of a polyisocyanate having the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is (CH.sub.2).sub.6' (B) 1-15% by weight of an ester of a polyalkylene glycol alkyl alkylate, an alkyl phthalate or an alkyl aromatic phthalate(C) 1-10% by weight of a blend of ultraviolet light stabilizers and(D) 25-78% by weight of organic solvent; the additive can be added to acrylic lacquers, nitrocellulose lacquers, acrylic-alkyd enamels and acrylic polyurethane enamels to provide flexible finishes for flexible substrates used in automobile and truck bodies.

Abstract: A method for improving the adhesiveness between a polyolefin resin and a sized glass fiber which comprises forming a mixture of the resin, a fiber and an organic acid and molding the mixture.

Abstract: A size for glass fibers is disclosed, the size comprising an oxidized polyolefin, a polymeric film former and an organic acid, preferably terephthalic acid or isophthalic acid.

Abstract: This invention relates to unique and novel compositions based on chemically combining a sulfonated polymer and a tertiary amine terminated polylactone composition. The resulting amine neutralized sulfonated polymer compositions have a variety of uses including those as diverse as adhesive agents, thermoplastic elastomers, additive uses wherein these materials can be utilized to compatibilize two different polymers which are normally incompatible. These compositions can also be blended with fillers and/or oils when the sulfonated polymer is elastomeric. The materials display thermoplastic character.

Abstract: A cyanoacrylate-based adhesive composition comprises 55-92% by weight of a 2-cyanoacrylate ester, preferably the ethyl ester, from 40-30% by weight of a vinyl chloride/vinyl acetate copolymer and not more than 25% by weight of a plasticizer (the plasticizer may be omitted entirely). The copolymer is preferably a vinyl chloride/vinyl acetate/maleic acid terpolymer. The adhesive compositions have greatly reduced adhesion to skin, not forming strong skin bonds for at least 30 seconds, in contrast to conventional cyanoacrylate adhesive compositions which form, within in about one second bonds strong enough to tear skin.

Abstract: This invention relates to unique and novel blend compounds of an amine neutralized sulfonated elastomeric polymer and an unsulfonated elastomeric or thermoplastic polymer. These compounds can also be blended with fillers and/or oils when the sulfonated polymer is elastomeric. The materials display thermoplastic character.

Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate molding compositions are provided which comprise a polyethylene terephthalate having an inherent viscosity of at least 0.4, a plasticizer, a lubricating polymer, a nucleating agent, a reinforcing agent or mixture of reinforcing agent and filler, and a molecular weight reducing agent for the polyethylene terephthalate. The molding compositions can be injection molded utilizing mold temperatures below 100.degree. C. (e.g., 60.degree.-90.degree. C.). The molded compositions exhibit an excellent balance of properties such as tensile strength, flex modulus, heat distortion temperature and impact strength.

Abstract: Incorporation of an ester plasticizer having a solubility parameter from about 7.8 to about 10.2 (cal/cc).sup.1/2 increases the flexibility and impact strength of poly(dicyclopentadiene). In a preferred embodiment of the method for poly(dicyclopentadiene) synthesis, the plasticizer is incorporated into at least one or two parts of a metathesis-catalyst system: a catalyst/monomer solution or an activator/monomer solution. The two parts are then combined in the mixing head of a reaction injection molding machine and injected into a mold where the reaction mixture rapidly sets up into a thermoset polymer with greater flexibility and impact strength than is found in the corresponding unplasticized poly(dicyclopentadiene).

Abstract: It has been found that the addition of small amounts of a benzoate or acetate ester of a polyfunctional hydroxy-containing compound to a maleic anhydride-containing resin greatly increases the flowability and processibility of these resins.

Abstract: A vinyl chloride plastisol composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a vinyl chloride paste resin and 35 to 180 parts by weight of a plasticizer the vinyl chloride paste resin having an average particle size of 0.5 to 10 microns, and being composed of 5 to 80% by weight of tetrahydrofuran-insoluble micro-gel fraction and 20 to 95% by weight of tetrahydrofuran-soluble fraction.

Abstract: A plasticizer for halogen-containing resins which is composed of at least one compound expressed by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group containing 1 or 2 aromatic rings or an alicyclic hydrocarbon group having 4 to 37 carbon atoms, R.sub.2.sup.1, R.sub.2.sup.2, R.sub.2.sup.3 and R.sub.2.sup.4 are identical or different and each represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 2 to 17 carbon atoms, R.sub.3.sup.1, R.sub.3.sup.2, R.sub.3.sup.3 and R.sub.3.sup.4 are identical or different and each represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 2 to 22 carbon atoms, an aromatic hydrocarbon group or a heterocyclic group, each of n.sub.1, n.sub.2, n.sub.3 and n.sub.4 is 0 or an integer of 1 to 20 and the sum of these is 1 to 20, and each of m.sub.1, m.sub.2, m.sub.3 and m.sub.4 is 0 or 1 and the sum of these is 1 to 4. The plastizer has superior thermal stability, processability and compatibility.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is disclosed a process for producing a novel resin which comprises the step of copolymerizing a five-member cyclic compound (component A) having a conjugated double bond and represented by the general formula (A) given below: ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms; m and n are zero or integers not less than 1 and are in the relation of m+n=6; and/or a Diels-Alder addition product thereof (A) with a co-dimer (component B) of said five-member cyclic compound and 1,3-butadiene by heating a mixture of 20 to 90 parts by weight of said component A and 80 to 10 parts by weight of said component B at a temperature of from 200.degree. C. to 350.degree. C. Also disclosed are a process for hydrogenating said novel resin to produce a novel hydrogenated resin and resin compositions containing said hydrogenated resin.

Abstract: For the coating of plastics with polyvinylidene fluoride, finely divided polyvinylidene fluoride is dispersed in a solvent mixture of(a) at least one high-boiling, organic solvent with a boiling point up to 250.degree. C., which dissolves polyvinylidene fluoride little or not at all, and(b) at least one strongly polar latent organic solvent for polyvinylidene fluoride, the dispersion obtained is dissolved in(c) at least one low-boiling polar organic solvent with a boiling point up to 120.degree. C., the plastic surface is coated with the solution and the latter is baked on at a temperature of 100.degree. to 300.degree. C.A bake-on varnish suitable for the method contains, for example:3 to 25 wt.-% of polyvinylidene fluoride, 5 to 20 wt.-% of at least one high-boiling organic solvent with a boiling point up to 250.degree. C.,1 to 10 wt.-% of at least one strongly polar latent organic solvent for polyvinylidene fluoride and 60 to 90 wt.-% of a low-boiling polar organic solvent with a boiling point up to 120.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is disclosed a process for producing a novel resin which comprises the step of copolymerizing a five-member cyclic compound (component A) having a conjugated double bond and represented by the general formula (A) given below:GENERAL FORMULA (A): ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms; m and n are zero or integers not less than 1 and are in the relation of m+n=6; and/or a Diels-Alder addition product thereof (A) with a co-dimer (component B) of said five-member cyclic compound and 1,3-butadiene by heating a mixture of 20 to 90 parts by weight of said component A and 80 to 10 parts by weight of said component B at a temperature of from 200.degree. C. to 350.degree. C. Also disclosed are a process for hydrogenating said novel resin to produce a novel hydrogenated resin and resin compositions containing said hydrogenated resin.

Abstract: Filled thermoplastic compositions useful, e.g., as sound-deadening sheeting for automotive carpet are obtained by blending about 5-55% by weight of an ethylene interpolymer, such as ethylene/vinyl ester, ethylene/unsaturated mono- or dicarboxylic acids or esters of said unsaturated acids, etc.; about 1-15% by weight of a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of polyesters, polyethers, polyether esters and combinations thereof with processing oil; about 40-90% by weight of filler; and optionally modifying resins, such as unvulcanized elastomeric polymers and certain other ethylene and propylene homo- and copolymers.

Abstract: The incorporation of organic and FD&C pigments that meet FDA specifications for food packaging materials into resinous articles is accomplished by dispersing the pigments into a non-toxic mineral or vegetable oil formulation which contains glycerol monooleate and zinc stearate, the formulation then being added to the resin and mixed. Resinous articles colored in this manner can be utilized safely as direct food contact packaging, for example, decorative grass, which enables candies to be placed directly on the grass without incurring the expense of overwrapping the candies with a resin film which meets FDA anmd USDA requirements and which eliminates the hazard involved when candies are inadvertently or unknowingly placed on the decorative grass. The resinuous materials which may be colored by the organic and FD&C pigments include polyolefin resins.

Abstract: It has been found that the addition of small amounts of a benzoate or acetate ester of a polyfunctional hydroxy containing compound to an olefinic nitrile copolymer composition greatly increases the flowability and processibility of these thermoplastic copolymers.

Abstract: A composition is provided which cleans, conditions, removes scratches, and finishes lithographic plates, the composition being an emulsion of an aqueous phase in an oil phase, the oil phase including a highly penetrating solvent such as mineral spirits, an oleophilic acid, and an emulsifying surfactant such as a non-ionic benzene sulfonate, while the aqueous phase includes a hydrophilic synthetic desensitizer such as a modified polyacrylamide, a gum desensitizer, a desensitizing agent such as phosphoric acid or derivatives thereof, a nitrate salt, and water. These compositions perform as plate cleaners, conditioners and scratch removers when put to use in the press room, and also are typically suitable for use as finishers for exposed and developed plates within the plate making room.

Abstract: Improved nuclear track recording plastic compositions are provided which exhibit greatly decreased surface roughness when etched to produce visible tracks of energetic nuclear particles which have passed into and/or through said plastic. The improved compositions incorporate a small quantity of a phthalic acid ester into the major plastic component which is derived from the polymerization of monomeric di-ethylene glycol bis allyl carbonate. Di-substituted phthalic acid esters are preferred as the added component, with the further perference that the ester substituent has a chain length of 2 or more carbon atoms. The inclusion of the phthalic acid ester to an extent of from about 1-2% by weight of the plastic compositions is sufficient to drastically reduce the surface roughness ordinarily produced when the track recording plastic is contacted by etchants.

Abstract: A copolymer comprising (a) vinyl chloride or a mixture of vinyl chloride and a monomer copolymerizable therewith and (b) 1,2-polybutadiene oligomer and/or epoxidized 1,2-polybutadiene oligomer. The plasticized copolymer can be molded into soft moldings having a low compression set and high tensile and tear strengths. Also, by the incorporation of the copolymer into vinyl chloride homopolymer or copolymers, hard moldings having delustered surface can be obtained without conducting delustering operation.

Abstract: A copolymer-based film former composition and delivery system is disclosed for establishing a breathable, compliant, water-insoluble barrier film for protection of the skin from exposure to, and irritation by, urine or fecal waste. The film formed establishes a protective barrier film that aids in maintaining a normal skin environment such as at the site of an interface between the skin and the adhesive of an ostomy appliance. In a preferred embodiment the copolymer comprises a plasticized solution of 50/50 n-butyl/iso-butyl methacrylate. The film former is applied to the skin by delivery means adapted to essentially preclude cross-contamination, assure that the film intimately conforms to the skin, and in a preferred delivery system enables the essentially simultaneous removal of a previously deposited film with stomal contaminant thereon while establishing a new film formed of the copolymer composition.

Abstract: A molding composition contains an ester-compatible, thermoplastic and/or elastomeric synthetic resin, optionally other additives including plasticizers, stabilizers, pigments, mold lubricants fillers, antioxidants, high-polymeric additives and bitumen and the DMT distillation residue formed during the manufacture of dimethyl terephthalate by the Witten process. Generally the composition contains at least 5 parts by weight of the residue per 100 parts by weight of the synthetic resin.

Abstract: A saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer composition, improved in behavior in the molten state, which comprises: a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, with an ethylene content of 20-80 mole percent and a saponification degree of at least 85 percent, and 0.00005 to 0.005 percent by weight, based on said copolymer, of manganese, copper or mixtures thereof; said composition, when extracted with pure water, giving an acidic extract, is disclosed, along with a method of making the same.

Abstract: A molding resin composition comprising [A] 100 parts by weight of a vinyl chloride resin, [B] 30-110 parts by weight of a graft copolymer wherein 90-50 parts by weight of a monomer mixture consisting of 10-40% by weight of an alkenyl aromatic compound, 20-50% by weight of an alkenyl cyanide compound and 20-50% by weight of a methacrylate is graft-copolymerized on 10-50 parts by weight of polybutadiene or a rubbery copolymer of 60% by weight or more of butadiene and a vinyl monomer copolymerizable therewith (the amount of toluene-insoluble fraction is preferably 50% by weight or less), the degree of grafting being 30-110% and the acetone-soluble fraction of the graft copolymer having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.4-1.5 dl/g as measured in methyl ethyl ketone at 30.degree. C., [C] 3-50 parts by weight of a rubbery acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer and [D] 15-100 parts by weight of a plasticizer for vinyl chloride resins.

Abstract: A pigmented ink composition for use in jet printing formulated of an aqueous or water-alcohol solvent system, a highly water dispersible white pigment limited to a particle size of less than 5 microns, a water dispersible resinous binder, a basic compound for maintaining a pH within the range of 7.5 to 9.5, and a plasticizer, and which may include in addition a coalescent agent and organic dye components for imparting color to the pigment.

Abstract: A polyalphaolefin extended polyurethane system comprising the reaction product of an isocyanate terminated polyisocyanate with a polyol in the presence of a polyalphaolefin and, optionally, a liquid ester coupling agent, said polyurethane systems being applicable for use as reenterable encapsulants for sealing insulated electrical devices, as hard volume encapsulants and as general polyurethane elastomers.

Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate resin compositions containing filler or reinforcing agent, a selected sodium or potassium salt of a hydrocarbon acid or a salt of a selected organic polymer containing pendant carboxyl groups, and a selected low molecular weight organic ester, ketone, sulfone, sulfoxide, nitrile or amide. Articles molded from the compositions have high gloss when molded at temperatures below 110.degree. C.

Abstract: Use of a selected alkali metal salt of a polycarboxylic acid has been found to impart good crystallization and mold release properties to polyethylene terephthalate molding blends.

Abstract: A method for making and the composition for an initially erasable ink for a ball point writing instrument which ink is characterized by its initial erasability by ordinary pencil erasers when applied by a ball point writing instrument to an absorbent paper-like writing surface and which thereafter develops permanence.

Abstract: A polyethylene terephthalate resin composition capable of providing a molded article of a high crystallinity and an excellent dimensional stability and thermal resistance consists essentially of a polyethylene terephthalate resin having an intrinsic viscosity of 0.35 to 0.9 and, per 100 parts by weight of the polyethylene terephthalate resin, 5 to 200 parts by weight of an inorganic filler, 0.01 to 20 parts by weight of dimethyl or diethyl terephthalate and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a salt of a carboxylic acid with a metal of Group I or II in the periodic table or 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of an ionic copolymer of an .alpha.-olefin with a salt of an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid and containing an ion of a metal of Group I or II in the periodic table.

Abstract: A composition containing a methylene donor, hydrophobic component containing an organic hydrophobic diluent and an isocyanate; and an aqueous component containing a water compatible aldehyde condensate and use thereof as an impregnant or bonding agent for cellulosic materials including paper, wood and cotton, and/or fibrous materials including synthetic fibers, such as rayon and nylon.

Abstract: A composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a vinyl chloride type resin and 25 to 200 parts by weight of a plasticizer, the vinyl chloride type resin being composed of 1 to 90% by weight of tetrahydrofuran-insoluble gel fraction and the balance of tetrahydrofuran-soluble fraction. This composition gives a rubbery elastomer having an excellent heat deformation resistance and an excellent matt finish and a small compression permanent set. Though it is close to rubber in properties, the composition has a moldability and processability similar to those of conventional thermoplastic resins, and can be formed into a sheet for interior material of automobile, a packing, a tube, etc.

Abstract: Homogeneous blends of at least two non-crosslinked ethylene copolymers having different polar comonomer contents are mildly crosslinked to reduce their melt index. The crosslinked blend can be mixed with tackifier, plasticizer, filler and antioxidant to yield hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive compositions. In the alternative, at least one of the two ethylene copolymers can be crosslinked prior to blending in the hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive composition.

Abstract: Normally intractable polymers of the structure: ##STR1## wherein Y is 0 or NH, provided at least one X is 0, such as poly(parabanic acids) are made extrudable by composition with from 10 to 60 weight percent of an ester of aromatic (carboxylic acid).

Abstract: A melt-adhesive traffic paint composition having improved low temperature stability is disclosed which comprises 20-35% by weight of a dimer acid-modified polyamide resin, 1-5% by weight of a plasticizer, 30-45% by weight of an inorganic filler, and balance a coloring pigment and a reflective agent. The composition may further comprise a thermoplastic resin such as hydrogenated rosin or a rosin-modified maleic acid resin. The resultant paint has improved low temperature stability and improved abrasion resistance and is thus highly resistant to the action of spike tires or tire chains.

Abstract: Novel branched-chain monoalcohols and derivatives thereof are disclosed. Such derivatives are selected from the group consisting of(a) esters of aromatic, aliphatic or cycloaliphatic acids having at least 2 carbon atoms and 1, 2 or 3 carboxyl groups;(b) urethanes of aromatic, aliphatic or cycloaliphatic isocyanates;(c) monoethers of polyalkylene oxide glycols having 2 to 50 alkylene oxide units each containing 2 or 3 carbon atoms and the alkylpolyoxyalkylene sulfates derived therefrom;(d) sulfates.The branched-chain monoalcohols are obtained by reduction of branched-chain monocarboxylic acids or esters thereof. Said acids are telomeric acids obtained by the free radical addition of 1 mole of acetic anhydride to at least three moles of hexene and/or higher olefins containing up to 30 or more carbon atoms (C.sub.30+) in the presence of a trivalent manganese compound. The products of this invention are suitable for use in engine lubricating oils, lubricant compositions for polymers and wax compositions.

Abstract: A plasticizer for halogen-containing resins which is composed of at least one compound expressed by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group containing 1 or 2 aromatic rings or an alicyclic hydrocarbon group having 4 to 37 carbon atoms, R.sub.2.sup.1, R.sub.2.sup.2, R.sub.2.sup.3 and R.sub.2.sup.4 are identical or different and each represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 2 to 17 carbon atoms, R.sub.3.sup.1, R.sub.3.sup.2, R.sub.3.sup.3 and R.sub.3.sup.4 are identical or different and each represents an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 2 to 22 carbon atoms, an aromatic hydrocarbon group or a heterocyclic group, each of n.sub.1, n.sub.2, n.sub.3 and n.sub.4 is 0 or an integer of 1 to 20 and the sum of these is 1 to 20, and each of m.sub.1, m.sub.2, m.sub.3 and m.sub.4 is 0 or 1 and the sum of these is 1 to 4. The plasticizer has superior thermal stability, processability and compatibility.