Abstract: A process for making polyetheresters is disclosed. A polyether is reacted with a carboxylic acid in the presence of a strong protic acid or a metal salt of a strong protic acid to promote insertion of the carboxylic acid into polyether carbon-oxygen bonds to produce a polyetherester. The polyetheresters are useful for various applications in the polyurethane and unsaturated polyester industries.

Abstract: Polyester/elastomer composites are produced by vulcanizing a polyester which contains aliphatic double bonds in the presence of a vulcanizate comprising:I. 100 parts by weight of a rubber,II. 0 to 300 parts by weight of fillers,III. 1 to 10 parts by weight of peroxidic vulcanization agent,IV. 0.5 to 4 parts by weight of vulcanization activators,V. 0 to 150 parts by weight of plasticizer andVI. 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of a silane of the formulaX--R'--Si(OR.sup.2).sub.3wherein X contains an aliphatic double bond or an epoxide group.

Abstract: An unsaturated polyester resin and low profile additive containing diketo groups.

Abstract: Moldings having improved surface properties are produced using BMC molding materials which contain crystalline unsaturated polyesters.

Abstract: Coating compositions which comprise:(i) an acid-functional compound having an average of at least two carboxylic acid groups per molecule; and(ii) an anhydride-functional compound having an average of at least two cyclic carboxylic acid anhydride groups per molecule; and(iii) an epoxy-functional compound having an average of at least one epoxy group per molecule; wherein at least one of the compounds (i), (ii), or (iii) comprises a film forming polymer.

Abstract: This development provides crystalline unsaturated polyesters having unreacted olefinically unsaturated monomer entrapped within its crystal lattice. The crystalline polyester can be used in high performance, structural SMC products or as a size or binder for glass fiber reinforcements or mats.

Abstract: The invention is a polyester composition containing crosslinked polymer particles with ester bonds at the main chain. The particles are excellent in affinity to polyesters, and so the films formed from the polyester compositions do not have the particles falling off during high speed running, and do not have flaws in the film surfaces. The invention can prevent the generation of white powder and the flaws of magnetic faces caused by falling-off particles, and prevent the contamination in the production of films, even though these are problems caused when various conventional particles are added, and is especially suitable for use as products such as magnetic films.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low viscosity curable resin composition and coating composition containing the same which has a decreased solvent content. The coating composition provides a cured film having not only excellent acid resistance but also good weather resistance and mar resistance without an adverse effect to the environment. The curable resin composition comprises (a) a hydroxyl and carboxyl group containing silicone polymer, (b) a carboxyl and carboxylate group containing polymer, and (c) a hydroxyl and epoxy group containing polymer.

Abstract: A propylene-graft-unsaturated polyester is disclosed comprising the reaction product of a polypropylene, an unsaturated polyester and a free radical initiator. The polypropylene-graft-unsaturated polyester is generally prepared by reacting at elevated temperatures using a peroxide. The polypropylene-graft-unsaturated polyester is very useful as a compatibilizing agent in blends of polyester and ethylene-propylene rubber to improve the impact strength of the polyester.

Abstract: A binder composition suitable for coating agents is described, that contains one or more unsaturated polyesters with an acid number of 5-60 mg KOH/g, a hydroxyl number of 50-200 mg KOH/g and a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of 500-3000 g/mol, that are obtainable by reaction ofA) one or more alpha,beta-ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acids or their anhydrides,B) one or more hydroxy-functional allyl ethers andC) one or more ethylenically unsaturated compounds with an oxirane group in the molecule,in the molar ratio of A):B):C)=(2 to 4):(2 to 4):(0.5 to 1.8). The composition is suitable in particular for filling putties and filling compounds that dry rapidly, even at low temperatures.

Abstract: A curable adhesive composition comprising an unsaturated polyester oligomer (A) of any of the following formulae (I) to (IV), obtained by reacting a compound (a) having a hydroxyl group and/or an amino group, a cyclic acid anhydride (b) and an epoxide (c) having an ethylenically unsaturated group, and an adhesive polymer (B), ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is a divalent organic moiety having 1 to 40 carbon atoms,R.sub.2 is a divalent organic moiety having 1 to 10 carbon atoms,R.sub.3 is hydrogen or methyl,R.sub.4 is a monovalent organic moiety having 1 to 40 carbon atoms,R.sub.5 is a monovalent organic moiety having 1 to 40 carbon atoms,R.sub.6 is hydrogen or a monovalent organic moiety having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, andn is an integer of 2 or greater.

Abstract: A process for the production of flexible impregnated protective, auxiliary and insulating materials on a fibre basis for electrical purposes by the application of an impregnating agent to the material to be impregnated, followed by curing, characterised in that a solvent-free impregnating mass containing one or more olefinically unsaturated, radically polymerisable polyesters, which contain one or more radically polymerisable monomers as reactive diluents, one or more plasticizing agents and optionally one or more peroxide-free radical initiators is applied to the material to be impregnated and curing is then carried out with high energy radiation and optionally by further heating.

Abstract: This development provides glycidyl-acrylates that, when copolymerized with unsaturated polyesters, provide high performance, structural SMC products. The acrylates increase the reactivity of the polyesters. One result has been "zero shrinkage" parts with good heat distortion, pigmentability and excellent mechanical and physical properties.

Abstract: A curable molding material based on a dispersion of a finely divided ethylene polymer in an unsaturated polyester resin is prepared by a process in which a melt of the ethylene polymer is uniformly distributed in a melt of an unsaturated polyester in an extruder or stirred kettle.

Abstract: The thermo-setting reaction adhesive present as a mono-component system contains as its essential components respectively at least a) one unsaturated scaffold polymer based on a non-cross-linked elastomer in a share of 5 to 90% by weight, b) one unsaturated polyester in a share of 5 to 90% by weight, c) one unsaturated cross-linking agent in a share of 0.1 to 50% by weight, d) one setting catalyst which provides radicals with an activation temperature of 60.degree. to 300.degree. C. in a share of 0.2 to 6% by weight and f) optionally other additives. The adhesive is distinguished by high storage stability and high adhesive strength with a short cross-linking time and it is particularly suitable for bonding thermo-shrinking molded parts.

Abstract: Vinyl-terminated polyesters and vinyl-terminated aliphatic polycarbonates are described which improve the flexibility and elongation at failure of cured samples of unsaturated polyesters or vinyl ester resins both at room temperature and at high temperatures, and without significant loss of surface quality or other mechanical properties. Further, these polymers do not phase separate from uncured polyester resin/styrene solutions, do not significantly increase the initial viscosity of molding compositions in which they have been incorporated, and do not negate the effect of low shrinkage additives during cure.

Abstract: A propylene-graft-unsaturated polyester is disclosed comprising the reaction product of a polypropylene, an unsaturated polyester and a free radical initiator. The polypropylene-graft-unsaturated polyester is generally prepared by reacting at elevated temperatures using a peroxide. The polypropylene-graft-unsaturated polyester is very useful as a compatibilizing agent in blends of polyester and ethylene-propylene rubber to improve the impact strength of the polyester.

Abstract: A heat-curable molding material consists of an unsaturated polyester, monomers, a propylene polymer, free radical initiators and conventional additives and assistants, the propylene polymer being dispersed in the form of solid, round particles having a smooth surface and a mean diameter of from 1 to 200 .mu.m in the polyester resin.

Abstract: An artificial marble formed by molding a material, in which said material comprises an unsaturated polyester, an unsaturated polymerizable monomer, and a filler. The unsaturated polyester consists essentially of an acid component and an alcohol component, wherein said alcohol component contains at least a glycol selected from a group consisting of 2-methylpropane-1,3-diol, 3-methylpentane-1,5-diol, 3-methyl-2-pentene-1,5-diol, 2-isopropylidene-1,3-propanediol, 2-isopropyl-1,3-propanediol, and 2-methylene-1,3-propanediol.

Abstract: Unsaturated polyester resins of the type already having reactive liquid polymers reacted into the backbone of the resins, are cured in the presence of a reactive liquid polymer additive admixed with the prereacted unsaturated polyester resin. Heating of this system during cure causes the reactive liquid polymer additive to miscibilize with the unsaturated polyester resin. The unsaturated polyester resin modified in the manner described above shows a significant enhancement in toughness as measured by fracture energy over unmodified counterparts or counterparts modified by known methods of adduction or admixing alone.

Abstract: Aqueous size compositions for glass fibers including a film former, coupling agent and crystalline pentaerythritol, which are particularly suitable glass fiber reinforcements for filament winding and pultrusion.

Abstract: A molding composition having improved toughness and impact strength comprising 60-90 percent by weight of a matrix resin in the form of a polyester or polyamide resin, reacted with 40-10 percent by weight of a rubber formed by copolymerization of ethylene, one or more mono-olefins, and preferably one or more polyenes, and an ester of an alpha, beta-unsaturated acid having an epoxide functionality on the alkoxy portion. The composition is prepared by forming a masterbatch containing the backbone rubber, a monomer having the epoxide functionality, a catalyst and a portion of the matrix resin of the final composition in a single step bulk process, and thereafter blending the masterbatch with the remainder of the matrix resin.

Abstract: A polyester is provided which facilitates the separation of blood into light and heavy phases via centrifugation in a blood collection vessel. The polyester is useful as a component of a partitioning composition formulated to have appropriate specific gravity to be positioned intermediate the light and heavy blood phases during centrifugation. A partitioning composition including a polyester of the invention provides a particular advantage in blood collection vessels used in therapeutic drug monitoring, due to the relatively low affinity between the polyester component of the composition and commonly monitored classes of drugs.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermosetting resin composition which includes(a) an unsaturated polyester,(b) a polymer having a (meth)acrylate group only at one or both terminals of its main chain,(c) a poly(meth)acrylate oligomer,(d) a styrene monomer, and(e) a methyl methacrylate monomer.Also, a method of molding the resin is disclosed, which includes dividing the thermosetting resin composition into two parts, adding a curing agent to one of the two parts and a curing accelerator to another to form two partial compositions, introducing the two partial compositions into a mold, and allowing the two partial compositions to mix with each other and cure.

Abstract: A quickly curable unsaturated polyester composition with high surface quality contains an unsaturated polyester, a vinyl monomer, either an alkane polyol polyacrylate or an alkane polyol polymethylacrylate, a thermoplastic resin, and one or more curing catalysts selected from t-butylperoxy benzoate, t-butylperoxy octoate and 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(benzoilperoxy) hexane. Molding compounds are obtained by impregnating glass fibers with such composition and molded products obtained by curing such molding material have improved surface smoothness.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-dilutable, air-drying protective coating compositions based on a combination of select water-dilutable alkyd resins with aqueous polymer dispersions and maleinized oils or fatty acids. The products are used with or without pigments, extenders and/or paint adjuvants or additives, depending on the particular end application, as air-drying protective coating compositions for wood and metal substrates, particularly for brushing lacquers and wood varnishes.

Abstract: Stable spray-coatable, water base composition having about 2 percent solids, that dries into glittering film having plurality of reflective surfaces resistant to flaking, comprising: a blend of a surfactant free first solution comprising, butyl methacrylate, butyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, glacial methacrylic acid and styrene; a blend of a self-crosslinking second solution comprising, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, butyl methacrylate, glacial methacrylic acid, styrene and at least one cross-linking polymer; a thickener gel; transparent polyethylene terephthalate chips on which a color imparting or reflective material has been vacuum deposited and cured fast by an epoxy resin and ammonia.

Abstract: A one-pot, two-step process for the preparation of 2,3-bis(hydroxymethyl) bicyclo [2,2,1] heptane in a non-toxic solvent is described. The compound is used for the preparation of a polyester.

Abstract: This invention provides a curable resin obtained by polymerizing at least one of an alkoxysiloxane-containing vinyl monomer and a polysiloxane macromonomer with an oxirane-containing vinyl monomer in the presence of a polymerization initiator and a resin having in the molecule a carboxyl group and/or an alicyclic hydrocarbon ring having one or two hydrogen atoms bonded to at least one carbon atom forming the alicyclic hydrocarbon ring; and a resin composition curable at a low temperature comprising the curable resin as defined above and a chelate compound.

Abstract: An imido-modified unsaturated polyester resin composition comprising an imido-modified unsaturated polyester obtainable by reacting an animal or vegetable fat and oil or a fatty acid thereof, an imido alcohol obtainable from a primary amino-alcohol and a polybasic acid anhydride, a polyhydroxy alcohol, and a polybasic acid in such a manner that the imido alcohol is used in an amount of 10 to 60% equivalent amount based on the alcoholic components; and a polymeric monomer.In one of the preferred embodiments, the composition according to the present invention further contains an inorganic filler.According to the present invention, there can be provided resin composition in which the compatibility under heat deterioration when used in enamelled wires has been improved, while maintaining excellent electrical and mechanical properties.

Abstract: A thickened moulding composition comprises fibrous reinforcement, an ethylenically unsaturated polymer, a monomer copolymerizable therewith and a crystalline unsaturated polyester having a glycol component derived from at least two symmetrical glycols.Preferably, the crysatlline polyester has a molecular weight per double bond of no more than about 210 and a melting point of from 50.degree.-115.degree. C.

Abstract: A high tenacity fiber for reinforcing plastic composites, the fiber being selected from the group consisting of polyester, aliphatic polyamide, and combinations thereof. The fiber is treated with a composition comprising an aqueous solution of carboxyl-terminated, oil-free alkyd resins based on an aliphatic glycol or glycols or a glycol ether or ethers containing 2 to 12 carbon or carbon plus ether oxygens with a combination of aromatic di- or trifunctional carboxylic acids, said resins having a degree of esterification below the gel point of the resins to enhance stiffness of the fiber for cutting.

Abstract: Polymer modified unsaturated polyester(amides) are prepared by reacting ethylenically unsaturated polycarboxylic acids or anhydrides with water, polyol or mixtures of polyols and polyamines, and a hydrocarbon mixture comprising esterifiable hydrocarbons such as dicyclopentadiene, ethylenically unsaturated aromatic hydrocarbons such as styrene or polymerized derivatives thereof, and non-reactive hydrocarbons. The polyester(amides) have improved properties such as reduced shrinkage upon curing.

Abstract: A process which comprises mixing a melt of an amorphous aromatic polyester with a melt of a carboxy terminated polyacrylate oligomer, said oligomer having a number average molecular weight of from about 500 to about 10,000.

Abstract: A molding composition is provided which, through the use of a lactone monomer, improves the surface characteristics of the molded composite. In particular, the use of .epsilon.-caprolactone (oxepane-2-one) provides a smoother surface and enhanced dimensional stability.

Abstract: Adhesive composition consisting essentially of polypropylene modified by grafting with an acid anhydride to further reacted with a compound bearing at least two groups capable of reacting with the anhydride preferrably a polyol or a polyamine.

Abstract: A method for radical cross-linking or organic polymers, is disclosed which uses a cross-linking enhancer of the following formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkenyl or alkynyl;R.sup.1 is alkylene, alkenylene, alkynylene or --(R.sup.2 --O).sub.m --R.sup.2 --, R.sup.2 is CH.sub.2, (CH.sub.2).sub.2, (CH.sub.2).sub.3 or CH.sub.2 --CH(CH.sub.3), and m is 1 to 50; and n is 1 to 10.

Abstract: This invention relates to low shrinking, low viscosity curable polyester resin compositions, which compositions contain a mixture of (i) an unsaturated ester terminally modified with a reactive olefin such as dicyclopentadiene or other Diels-Alder adducts of cyclopentadiene with an olefinic or acetylenic hydrocarbon or alkylated derivative thereof, (ii) a copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer which serves to crosslink the unsaturated polyester to a thermoset product, and (iii) a thermoplastic polymer low profile additive. Cured articles prepared from these curable polyester resin compositions exhibit reduced surface roughness. Fiber reinforced thermoset articles can be produced from these curable resin compositions.

Abstract: Ethylenically unsaturated polyesters are provided. These ethylenically unsaturated polyesters are the reaction product of (a) a polyhydroxy polyester material that is the reaction product of at least one organic dicarboxylic acid, at least one diepoxide, and, optionally, monocarboxylic acid and/or monoepoxide with (b) a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated compound having a functional group reactive with the hydroxyl groups of the polyhydroxy polyester. This product is particularly useful as a protective coating material.

Abstract: This invention specifically relates to blends of grossly incompatible polymers (polyethylene terephthalate and rubber) which are blended with a dispersion stabilizer (compatibilizing agent) to obtain optimum properties, particularly impact strength. The dispersion stabilizers disclosed herein are alkenyl succinic anhydrides wherein said alkenyl group contains from 8 to 30 carbon atoms; alkyl succinic anhydrides wherein said alkyl group contains from 8 to 30 carbon atoms; and dimers, oligomers, and polymers of the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein x and y are integers, wherein R and Z can be the same or different, wherein R and Z are selected from the group consisting of alkyl moieties containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, alkenyl moieties containing from 2 to 30 carbon atoms, and hydrogen, wherein the total number of carbon atoms in R and Z is between 8 and 30, and wherein the indicates that the repeat units can be distributed in any order.

Abstract: There is provided a modified two-part type adhesive composition comprising liquid I composed of an acrylic monomer, an organic peroxide, and, if necessary, a gelation stabilizer and liquid II composed of an acrylic monomer, a curing accelerator, and, if necessary, a gelation stabilizer, at least one of the liquids containing a modified nitrile rubber in an amount of 2 to 50% by weight, and said modified nitrile rubber having carboxyl groups and the carboxyl groups being bonded to a (meth)acrylic group-containing acid phosphate through partially a covalent bond and partially an ionic bond.

Abstract: A polyolefin fiber synthetic pulp having a specific Drainage Factor, Floating Factor, average diameter and Classified Fiber Length serves as an effective thixotropic agent.

Abstract: Particles of two different normally solid materials are caused to react by generating free radicals on the surfaces of at least one of the solids by mechanical working, suitably by comminution, at cryogenic temperatures. At least one of the solids is preferably a polymeric material while the other may be a different polymer, a catalyst, a lubricity enhancing material, a filler, a pigment or the like.

Abstract: Thermosettable resin compositions are disclosed which comprise a mixture of (1) an unsaturated polymerizable monomer, (2) an unsaturated polymerizable resin selected from (a) unsaturated polyester or polyesteramide resins, (b) vinyl ester resins and (c) dicyclopentadiene modified unsaturated polyester of polyesteramide resins and (3) a poly(allyl)poly(alkenylphenol).

Abstract: Modified olefine polymers of 20 to 98 parts by weight of an olefine homopolymer or copolymer and 0.5 to 80 parts by weight of a polymer containing aliphatic polyester blocks, which polymers are chemically linked through 0.5 to 40 parts by weight of a polymer of a monomer containing olefinic double bonds, a method for their manufacture, and their employment as moulding compositions.

Abstract: The addition of a select group of crosslinkable vinyl monomers to low shrinking polyester molding compositions containing unsaturated polyesters results in moldings with improved surface characteristics.

Abstract: Glass fiber sizing compositions and methods of making same and glass fibers containing dried residue of the sizing composition are provided that yield improved efficiencies, reduced migration, reduction in drying conditions, reduced cleaning time and improved housekeeping. The sizing composition, method and glass fiber strand involves the use of a high solids sizing composition having a water solubilized, condensation, cross-linkable, unsaturated polyester resin having free carboxyl groups either pendant or terminal or pendant and terminal and an amino-containing silane and an amount of water to yield a sizing composition having an amount of total solids in the range of about 18 to about 40 weight percent. In addition, other additives can be included in the sizing composition such as additional polyester resins, additional coupling agents, thermoplastic polymers, anti-static agents, film-former modifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers and lubricants.

Abstract: A setting resin composition, comprising:(A) an unsaturated polyester having at least 30% of all the terminal groups thereof sealed each with a group represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein, n stands for an integer of 0 to 8, and (B) a dicyclopentadiene type resin containing 50 to 100% by weight of polymerized dicyclopentadiene units.

Abstract: A resin molding composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer, a monomer and an unsaturated polyester which is the reaction product of at least one polyol having at least two, but not more than four hydroxyl groups, the polyols comprising not less than about 48% of the weight of the reactants forming the polyester.

Abstract: Terminally unsaturated liquid epihalohydrin polymers are produced by polymerizing at least one epihalohydrin using acrylic acid or methacrylic acid as a modifier. The polymerization is conducted in the presence of a catalytic amount of a trialkyl oxonium salt of an HMF.sub.6 acid wherein M is an element selected from the group consisting of phosphorus, arsenic and antimony. The polymers are useful as tougheners for unsaturated polyester resin systems.