Abstract: Glass-reinforced polyglutarimides exhibit improved impact resistance when low levels of phenoxy resin are incorporated into the blend.

Abstract: A resin composition having an excellent welding property comprising a polyphenylene ether and a polyarylene sulfide is provided. The resin composition comprises (A) a polyphenylene ether and (B) a polyarylene sulfide having a temperature-mediated crystallization (Tmc) of not greater than 225.degree. C.

Abstract: There are provided melt extruded blends of diene based rubber and preextruded polyphenylene ether, or blends thereof with an effective amount of a stabilizer such as a hindered phenol or metal deactivator/hindered phenol. The resulting polyphenylene ether composition can be further extruded with a polymeric organic matrix material, such as a polyamide or polyetherimide. When molded, the polyphenylene ether compositions have been found to resist loss of impact strength upon thermal aging and recycling.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide polycarbonate resin compositions.(A) 30-80 parts by weight of a copolyester carbonate containing constituent units having the formula: ##STR1## and the formula: ##STR2## (where R and R' independently represent halogen atoms, monovalent hydrocarbon groups or hydrocarbonoxy groups; W is a divalent hydrocarbon group, --S--, --S--S--, --O--, --S(.dbd.O)--, --(O.dbd.)S(.dbd.O)-- or --C(.dbd.O); n and n' independently represent integers from 0 to 4; X is a divalent aliphatic group having 6-18 carbons; and b is 0 or 1) or this and a polycarbonate resin, and(B) 70-20 parts by weight of aromatic polyester resin, and which contains also:(C) 60-1 parts by weight of inorganic filler per 40-99 parts of (A)+(B).

Abstract: A polymer composition especially suitable for producing fibre-reinforced structures having advantageous fracture toughness comprises a polyarylsulphone component and a thermoset resin component, each of which components is present at least partly as a phase continuous in at least one dimension. Preferred polyarylsulphones contain repeating units (PhSO.sub.2 Ph).sub.n and (Ph).sub.a linked through ether and/or thioether, where Ph is phenylene, n=1 to 2 and a=1 to 3; and such polyarylsulphones having amino end groups are provided as new compounds. The compositions can be made by spinodal decomposition of a mixture of the polyarylsulphone and a thermoset resin precursor.

Abstract: A composition having and exhibiting improved mechanical properties comprising of a polyacetal polymer, glass fibers, and polyvinyl phenol polymer is disclosed.

Abstract: A polymeric molding compositon based on aliphatic polyamides contains as additives polyarylene sulfides and polyphenolic compounds free from tertiary alkyl group ortho to the phenolic-OH groups is useful in producing molded articles such as films, fibers and shaped objects.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed which contains a homogeneous blend of a polycarbonate resin, a graft-modified olefin rubber and, a particular flame retardant package containing a salt, halogenated phthalimine, polytetrafluoroethylene and an oligomeric carbonate. The composition was found to be suitable for preparing molded articles having an excellent level of flame resistance and impact properties.

Abstract: Thermoformed trays prepared from a blend of 90 to 99.9 percent of polyethylene terephthalate resin, a small amount of sodium ion, and a small amount of wax exhibit effective crystallization rates and improved trimming and stacking properties.

Abstract: A resin composition consisting essentially of(A) a polyphenylene ether having added thereto an unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 10 carbon atoms or an anhydride thereof (component A),(B) a polyphenylene sulfide (component B), and(C) a polyisocyanate compound (compound C), the weight ratio of component A to component B being from 5:95 to 95:5 and the amount of component C being from 0.01 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of components A and B; and molded articles therefrom.

Abstract: A resin composition consisting essentially of(A) a polyphenylene ether having added thereto an unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 10 carbon atoms or an anhydride thereof (component A),(B) a polyphenylene sulfide (component B), and(C) a polyisocyanate compound (component C),the weight ratio of component A to component B being from 5:95 to 95:5 and the amount of component C being from 0.01 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of components A and B; and molded articles therefrom.

Abstract: A thermally stable polyphenylene ether composition having long glass fibers of at least 4 mm length incorporated therein. A suitable high temperature binder such as polyethyloxazoline may be included in the composition, as well as a flame retardant additive or other filler.

Abstract: A moulding composition comprising an uncured or partly, cured thermoset resin precursor and, mixed intimately therewith, a polyarylsulphone containing the repeating unit (Ph, SO.sub.2, PH).sub.n, where Ph is phenylene and n is 1 or 2, linked through ether and/or thioether.

Abstract: Waterborne, neutralized, carboxyl-bearing phenoxy resin with which is blended a relatively soft, neutral, non-carboxyl-bearing modifier resin. A coalescing solvent is preferably included in the aqueous blend.

Abstract: A resin composition for printed circuit board comprising:(A) 30-90% by weight of a liquid crystal polyester,(B) 3-50% by weight of an inorganic fibrous or acicular material having an average diameter of 15 .mu.m or below and an average length of 200 .mu.m or below, and(C) 3-30% by weight of an alkaline earth metal carbonate.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of a block copolymer composed of polyphenylene sulfide segments and polyphenylene sulfide sulfone segments and (b) 0.01 to 20 parts by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of epoxy resins, maleimide compounds, N,N'-diarylcarbodiimide compounds and organosilane compounds and as required, (c) an organic filler.

Abstract: A thermal transfer recording ink composition comprises a resin having a melting point according to JIS-K0064 of 55.degree. to 110.degree. C. and a solidification point according to JIS-K0064 being at least 50.degree. C. lower than the melting point, resin particles having a size of 0.05 to 2.0 microns and a coloring matter. It is coated on film and used repeatedly.

Abstract: A new polymer composition comprises an aromatic polyetherketone or mixture thereof containing the repeating units--O--Ph--O--Ph--CO--Ph-- Iand--O--Ph--Ph--O--Ph--CO--Ph-- II(where Ph is phenylene) in the relative molar proportions I:II of 95:5 to 60:40 and 5-80% w/w of a fibrous reinforcing agent. It is suitable for producing shaped articles of high damage tolerance by hot fabrication followed by slow cooling.

Abstract: The invention is a novel Soderberg electrode paste composition. The composition is a mixture comprising carbonaceous aggregate, novolac resin binder, plasticizer and optionally hexamethylenetetramine. The novolac resin of the binder has a melting point of at least 100.degree. C. and a free phenol content of not more than 4% by weight based on the weight of novolac resin solids. The residual coking value of the composition of the invention is at least as great as the minimum preferred coking value of traditional Soderberg pastes which are based on coal tar pitch binder.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a melt-stable poly(arylene thioether-ketone) composition, which comprises:(A) 100 parts by weight of a melt-stable poly(arylene thioether-ketone) having predominant recurring units of the formula ##STR1## and having a melting point, Tm of 310.degree.-380.degree. C., a residual melt crystallization enthalpy, .DELTA.Hmc (420.degree. C./10 min) of at least 10 J/g, a melt crystallization temperature, Tmc (420.degree. C./10 min) of at least 210.degree. C. and a reduced viscosity of 0.2-2 dl/g;(B) 0-400 parts by weight of at least one of thermoplastic resins; and(C) at least one of fibrous fillers and/or at least one of inorganic fillers in a proportion of 0-400 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the sum of said components (A) and (B).At least either one of the components (B) or (C) is contained in a proportion of at least 0.1 part by weight per 100 parts by weight of the component (A).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a molded or formed poly(arylene thioether-ketone) article made of a thermoplastic material which comprises 100 parts by weight of a melt-stable poly(arylene thioether-ketone) (PTK) and if desired, up to 100 parts by weight of at least one of thermoplastic resins and/or up to 300 parts by weight of at least one of fibrous fillers and/or least one of inorganic fillers. The PTK has predominant recurring units of the formula ##STR1## wherein the --CO-- and --S-- are in the para position to each other, and has a melting point, Tm of 310.degree.-380.degree. C., a residual melt cyrstallization enthalpy, .DELTA.Hmc (420.degree. C./10 min) of at least 10 J/g, a melt crystallization temperature, Tmc (420.degree. C./10 min) of at least 210.degree. C., and a reduced viscosity of 0.2-2 dl/g as determined by viscosity measurement at 25.degree. C. and a polymer concentration of 0.5 g/dl in 98 percent by weight sulfuric acid.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions and composites are produced which have fewer and smaller voids with more consistent dimensions compared to conventional unreinforced and fiber reinforced thermoplastics. The high modulus thermoplastic contains silicone semi-interpenetrating polymer networks which are formed by vulcanization within the thermoplastic and initiated during melt processing. Parts molded from the compositions are more homogeneous, with evenly distributed voids, thus reducing the possibility of strss fractures. The compositions are particularly useful in the molding in thick cross-section and variable thickness parts and have been found to have increased thermal stability.

Abstract: High modulus thermoplastic compositions and composites are produced which exhibit enhanced melt integrity and strength, allowing the composites to be melt-drawn to smooth surfaced, high tolerance profiles, such as thin-walled tubing, wire, coatings, films, etc. The melt integrity is improved by adding to the thermoplastic prior to or during thermoplastic melt processing a silicone component which will be vulcanized within the thermoplastic to form a silicone semi-interpenetrating polymer network initiated during the melt processing of the thermoplastic. The composition contains about 0.1 to 20, and preferably about 1 to 4 weight percent of the silicone network, and may also contain fibrous reinforcement and/or filler/modifiers.

Abstract: Flame retardant MPPE compositions incorporate an effective amount of a polybrominated higher alkylbenzene or mixture thereof as a flame retardant and flow modifier together with an enhancing agent.

Abstract: An aromatic polyester composition comprising an aromatic polyester derived from terephthalic acid and/or isothalic acid and a bisphenol and a stabilizer chosen from P-containing organic esters, O, S, or F-containing organic compounds or their mixtures.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition comprising a resin blend comprising an aromatic polysulfone and a polyetherketone, the relationship between the blending ratio and the melt viscosity of said polyetherketone satisfying a specific mathematical expression, and one or more inorganic fillers having a specific shape is disclosed. The thermoplastic resin composition according to the present invention provides many property advantages including chemical resistance and injection molding stability. It can be suitably used in the frontier industries such as electric, electronic, automobile and office automation instrument industries.

Abstract: A novel organofunctional silane for use in binding agent compositions employed in foundry sands and the cores and molds made therefrom. The novel organofunctional silane is characterized in that it contains at least one sterically hindered hydrocarbon group and has attached to the silicon atom a nitrogen containing group via a carbon-silicon bond.

Abstract: Describes the use of high performance phenol-formaldehyde resins in the fabrication of anodes, cathodes, and electrodes, for use in metallurgy. A carbonaceous aggregate mixed with binder material is formed into a compacted mass in a desired shape, and the resin is permitted to cure to form a self-sustaining shape. Upon carbonization of the shaped, compacted mass, electrodes and other desirable shapes may be produced. Also useful for ramming and tamping mixes. Provide environmentally safe binder replacements for coal tar pitch while providing excellent residual carbon contents and desirable electrical and physical properties.

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced materials are produced by a process in which a heat-stable thermoplastic aromatic polyether A containing reactive groups, preferably nitrile groups and/or sulfur bridges and/or arylthio or alkylthio groups, if required together with a heat-stable thermoplastic polymer B which does not contain any reactive groups, is applied onto reinforcing fibers, the resulting semi-finished product is shaped, and the plastic matrix in the molding obtained is crosslinked so that there is virturally no increase in its glass transition temperature although the amount of soluble material is decreased to less than 60%, determined by extraction in boiling dichloromethane for one hour.

Abstract: A method for producing a rigid resin mold for preparing plastic moldings which comprises:(1) preparing a composition (I) consisting essentially of(A) a cyanate ester resin composition, and(B-1) a metallic substance which does not substantially accelerate gelation of the cyanate ester resin composition (A),(2) preparing a composition (II) consisting essentially of(C) epoxy resin, and(B-2) a metallic substance which accelerates gelation of the cyanate ester resin composition (A) and does not substantially accelerate gelation of the epoxy resin (C) at temperatures below or equal to 100.degree. C.,(3) mixing composition (I) of step (1) and composition (II) of step (2) to form composition (III),(4) casting composition (III) of step (3) into a mold(5) and gelling the cast resin.

Abstract: Carbonate polymer compositions exhibit good thermal stability and good non-yellowing characteristics. Compositions comprise a carbonate polymer (e.g., a homopolycarbonate of bisphenol A), a heat stabilizing phosphorous compound (e.g., an organo-phosphite or an organo-phosphonite), an epoxy compound containing internal acyclic ether linkages (e.g., a diglycidyl ether of a polypropylene glycol), and optionally a hindered phenol. Such compositions retain desirable properties upon exposure to hot and humid conditions.

Abstract: The detrimental effects of reinforcing fibers on the differential shrinkage and warpage characteristics of thermoplastic resins are substantially reduced by the incorporation of a silicone interpenetrating polymer network in fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites. High modulus (flexural modulus greater than 90,000 psi) thermoplastic matrices containing about 5 to 60 weight percent reinforcing fibers and 1 to 20 weight percent of a silicone IPN have reduced shrinkage and warpage and more isotropic mold shrinkage than conventional fiber reinforced thermoplastics, and are particularly useful in the melt forming of high tolerance parts, such as gears, as well as thin walled, variable thickness and thick cross section parts.

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether resin compositions exhibiting improved melt behavior without degradation of other thermal properties are provided by combining a polyphenylene ether polymer and an alkyl or aralkyl sulfonate of an alkali metal, where the alkyl or aralkyl radical has 5 to 25 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Siloxane/polyester (carbonate) block copolymers comprising wholly aromatic polyester or polyestercarbonate units and from 0.5 to 7.5% by weight of polysiloxane blocks, exhibit an improved melt flowability without impairment of the heat stability.

Abstract: Polycarbonate-based compositions the fire-resistance of which is improved with small but effective amounts of a urazole salt having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R and R' are the same or different and are hydrogen, an alkyl group having from one to six carbon atoms, phenyl, or halosubstituted phenyl, and M is an alkali metal, many of such fire-resistive polycarbonates being transparent, together with method for preparing such fire-resistive polycarbonates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-(alkoxyphenyl) phthalimides conforming to the structure ##STR1## wherein X is a halogen atom, R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, g is 1 to 5, n is an integer of from 0 to 4, m is either 0 or 1 and p is either 0 or 1. The phthalimide thus disclosed was found to be suitable as a flame retarding additive for thermoplastic molding compositions, especially compositions comprising polycarbonate resins.

Abstract: A method for increasing the heat distortion temperature of certain blends of polyphenylene ether resin and styrene polymers is described in which an admixture is formed of a polyphenylene ether resin and a flame retardant copolymer of styrene and up to 50 percent dibromostyrene. The resulting compositions can be formulated to include one or more additional ingredients and are moldable into articles characterized by good flame retardancy and light stability, as well as a higher heat distortion temperature compared with articles formed from corresponding blends using homopolystyrene or styrene-bromostyrene copolymer.

Abstract: A polymer mixture comprising(a) a base resin selected from the group consisting of polyphenylene ether resins and polyphenylene ether modified with alkenyl aromatic resins; and(b) an amount of antistatic agent effective for improving the antistatic character of said polymer mixture wherein said antistatic agent is a compound of the formula R--SO.sub.3 X, where R is an alkyl or aralkyl radical having 5 to 25 carbon atoms and X is an alkali metal.

Abstract: Transparent flame-retardant poly(arylether-arylsulfone) molding materials preferably contain not less than 50% by weight of units of the formula ##STR1## and, as a flameproofing agent, from 0.1 to 10% by weight, based on the weight of poly(arylether-arylsulfone), of a poly(2,6-dibromophenylene 1,4-oxide) having a molecular weight of from 1000 to 20000, and, if required, a heat stabilizer.The molding materials are useful for the production of shaped articles, films and fibers.

Abstract: Described herein is a plasticized thermoplastic polymer composition comprising in admixture, a thermoplastic polymer selected from a polyarylate, a polyetherimide, an aromatic polycarbonate, a poly(aryl ether) having a molecular weight in excess of 10,000 and mixtures thereof and a plasticizing amount of a poly(aryl ether) having a molecular weight of from about 1,000 to about 5,000.

Abstract: The present invention deals with polymer blends comprising a polyphenylene ether and optionally polystyrene or a rubber modified polystyrene. It has been found that the addition of an alkyl or aralkyl-sulfonate to such blends improves the environmental stress cracking resistance of such blends.

Abstract: Novel, high solids urethane clearcoat compositions having improved flow characteristics by the incorporation of a flow control system composed of urea thixotrope/silica additives. The urea thixotrope constituent is prepared by reacting a polyether polyol with a stoichiometric excess of a saturated cyclic aliphatic polyisocyanate to produce isocyanate-terminated prepolymers. These prepolymers are then modified by reaction with an ethanolamine to form urea endcapped thixotropes which are compatible in structure with any urethane clearcoat system. A combination of one of these urea thixotropes and a finely divided transparent silica is used effectively to reduce sagging of high solids urethane clearcoat systems. In fact, the combination of the two components produces a synergistic effect which is greater than that expected from any one of the components in the flow control system.

Abstract: The invention provides for a coating composition for metal surfaces wherein the binder is made up of (A) 10-80% by weight of a solid, powdered polyamide having a softening point of 110.degree.-230.degree. C. and an average particle size of 0.5-200 .mu. m, (B) 20-90% by weight of a hydroxyl groups-containing polymer having a number average molecular weight of 800-20,000 and a hydroxyl functionality of 1.5-6, and the composition also contains a cross-linking agent for component B in an amount such that the molar ratio of the reactive groups of the cross-linking agent to that of component B is 0.6-1.5, and 40-60% by weight of an organic solvent for component B, the boiling point thereof being 140.degree.-310.degree. C. The invention also relates to a process for coating a metal surface using said coating composition.

Abstract: Described are water reducible coating compositions comprising (A) an organosilane-polyol which is the reaction product of a hydrophilic polycarbinol and an organosilicon material selected from the group consisting of an organosilane, a hydrolyzed and condensed organosilane and mixture, thereof; and (B) a curing agent for the coating compositions.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials based on impact resistant styrene polymers and polyphenylene ethers containing a hydrocarbon wax having a melt viscosity of less than 500 centistokes at 120.degree. C.

Abstract: Flame-resistant molding compositions are prepared by adding at least one substance selected from the class consisting of (a) oxides or hydroxides of the rare earth metals, (b) graphite, or (c) precious metals or their compounds or complexes and mixtures of (a), (b) or (c) to a composition containing mixtures of organic polymers other than diorganopolysiloxanes and diorganopolysiloxanes. Although it is not essential, silicon dioxide having a surface area of at least 50 m.sup.2 /g and crosslinking agents may be incorporated in these molding compositions.

Abstract: A process for preparing resinous particles for a coating composition, which comprises the steps of (1) subjecting an aqueous resin composition having an ionic group and no material solubility or dispersibility in water is dissolved or dispersed in an aqueous medium by at least partly neutralizing the ionic group to treatment with a powdering agent while applying thereto an operation for pulverization to deposit the resin in a particulate form and (2) recovering the deposited resinous particles from the aqueous medium.

Abstract: A friction material having an excellent heat-resistance, comprises 5 to 70% by weight of pulp-like particles consisting essentially of a heat-resistant aromatic polymeric material; 1 to 70% by weight of a fibrous material comprising at least one member selected from inorganic fibrous materials and heat-resistant organic fibrous materials; 1 to 35% by weight of a friction-regulating agent and; 5 to 40% by weight of a thermosetting polymeric resin.

Abstract: Water-thinnable, heat curable binders for coatings are prepared by reacting a polyglycidyl ether of a polyhydric phenol with neutralized sulphanilic acid in a ratio of from 0.9 to 1.1 aminohydrogen equivalents per epoxy equivalent.