Abstract: A method of producing a medical polyoxypropylene polymer and a polyoxypropylene/polyoxyethylene block copolymer including (A) adding to a polyoxypropylene polymer which is obtained by ring-opening polymerization of propylene oxide to a starting substance having an active hydrogen reacting with the propylene oxide and contains allyl ether as an impurity, a tertiary alkoxide of alkali metal in an excess amount based on a molar number of the active hydrogen of the starting substance and heat treating at 115° C. or less to isomerize the allyl ether to propenyl ether; and (B) adding a mineral acid to the product obtained in step (A) to adjust pH to 4 or less and treating at 70° C. or less to hydrolyze the propenyl ether. Also disclosed is a method of producing a medical polyoxypropylene/polyoxyethylene block copolymer which includes performing ring-opening polymerization of ethylene oxide to the polyoxypropylene polymer obtained above.

Abstract: A method for producing a medium-molecular weight polyalkylene oxide having a viscosity-average molecular weight of from 100,000 to 2,500,000, including heat-treating a polyalkylene oxide having a viscosity-average molecular weight of 3,000,000 or more at a temperature of from 30° to 70° C. in an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent having a dissolved oxygen concentration of 0.5 mg/L or more, in the presence of a radical initiator in an amount of from 0.001 to 1 part by mass, based on 100 parts by mass of the polyalkylene oxide, and thereafter adding an antioxidant to a mixture in an amount of from 0.001 to 5 parts by mass, based on 100 parts by mass of the polyalkylene oxide to remove the solvent. According to the method of the present invention, a medium-molecular weight polyalkylene oxide having a viscosity-average molecular weight of from 100,000 to 2,500,000 which has excellent storage stability can be industrially obtained without subjecting to a gamma-ray irradiation treatment.

Abstract: This invention relates to the synthesis of polymers. More specifically, the present invention relates to the synthesis of heterobifunctional polymers and polymers with narrow and mono-disperse molecular weight distributions, and especially to the application of membranes to the synthesis of these polymers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel phosphorus-containing phenolic resin. When the phosphorus-containing phenolic resin is used as an epoxy resin curing agent, the cured product thereof has various excellent properties such as excellent moisture resistance, low permittivity, a low dissipation factor, and excellent adhesion in addition to improved flame retardation. Specifically, the phosphorus-containing phenolic resin of the invention is represented by formula (1). The invention also provides a method for manufacturing the novel phosphorus-containing phenolic resin, a phenolic resin composition including the phosphorus-containing phenolic resin, an epoxy resin curing agent including the phenolic resin composition, an epoxy resin composition including the epoxy resin curing agent and an epoxy resin, a cured product obtained by curing the epoxy resin composition, and a copper-clad laminated plate obtained by using the epoxy resin composition as a matrix resin.

Abstract: Polyether block copolymers of the general structure B-(A-OH)n are described, where n is greater than or equal to 2 and blocks A are made up of polyoxypropylene units and the central block B of polyoxytetramethylene, polyoxyethylene, polybutadiene, polyisoprene, polyacrylate, polymethacrylate, polyamide, polyurethane, or polyester units. These polyether block copolymers are suitable for the manufacture of compositions that serve as the basis for preparations for use as a one-component moisture-hardening or two-component adhesive or sealant, for assembly bonding, for areal bonding, and/or for coating, as a reactive melt adhesive or as a laminating adhesive.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes polymer compositions comprising aliphatic polycarbonate chains containing epoxy functional groups. In certain embodiments, the aliphatic polycarbonate chains comprise epoxy functional groups capable of participating in epoxide ring-opening reactions. In certain embodiments, the invention encompasses composites formed by the reaction of nucleophilic reagents and epoxide functional groups, wherein the epoxide functional groups are located on aliphatic polycarbonate chains.

Abstract: This invention provides a method related to the preparation of derivatives of poly(ethylene glycol), wherein the method comprises increasing the pH of an aqueous composition comprising a poly(ethylene glycol) bearing a —O—(CH2)n—CO2R3 functional group to result in an aqueous composition comprising a poly(ethylene glycol) bearing a —O—(CH2)n—CO2H functional group, wherein R3 is alkyl and (n) in each instance is 1-6.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel phosphorus-containing phenolic resin. When the phosphorus-containing phenolic resin is used as an epoxy resin curing agent, the cured product thereof has various excellent properties such as excellent moisture resistance, low permittivity, a low dissipation factor, and excellent adhesion in addition to improved flame retardation. Specifically, the phosphorus-containing phenolic resin of the invention is represented by formula (1). The invention also provides a method for manufacturing the novel phosphorus-containing phenolic resin, a phenolic resin composition including the phosphorus-containing phenolic resin, an epoxy resin curing agent including the phenolic resin composition, an epoxy resin composition including the epoxy resin curing agent and an epoxy resin, a cured product obtained by curing the epoxy resin composition, and a copper-clad laminated plate obtained by using the epoxy resin composition as a matrix resin.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a curable composition that provides high hardness and can be used in adhesives and coating agents. This object can be achieved by a curable composition containing: 100 parts by weight of a reactive silyl group-containing organic polymer (A) that has a number average molecular weight of 2,000 to 6,000 and contains 1.3 to 5 reactive silyl groups per molecule; and 0 to 40 parts by weight of a plasticizer (C). This curable composition is suitable for flooring adhesives and tile adhesives, which require high hardness.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition comprising an AB type polymer for use in increasing Open Time of aqueous coating compositions is disclosed. The stabilizers compositions are of utility in many aqueous compositions including paints, stains, varnishes, adhesives and inks. Of particular interest is the use of the stabilizer compositions for in increasing the Open Time of latex paints as well as alkyd emulsion paints.

Abstract: Epoxy resin compositions contain (i) a potyepoxide resin; (ii) a benzofuran diol component, a benzofuran di-epoxide component, or a mixture thereof; and (iii) a curing agent, which upon curing, provides a cured resin exhibiting improved chemical and physical characteristics. The epoxy resin composition may also contain a toughening agent to further enhance the cured resin's physical characteristics.

Abstract: A novel hydroxyl-functional polyether derived from the reaction of (a) a divinylarene dioxide, particularly a divinylarene dioxide derived from divinylbenzene such as divinylbenzene dioxide (DVBDO); and (b) a diphenol; wherein the reaction product is thermally stable and exhibits an absence of self-polymerization (crosslinking or gelling) upon heating at elevated temperatures. The novel hydroxyl-functional polyether offers improved properties compared to known hydroxyl-functional polyethers such as solid epoxy resins, phenolic epoxy resins (hardeners), and poly(hydroxyl ethers).

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition includes: (A) an epoxy resin containing a compound represented by the following Formula (I); (B) a phenol resin containing a compound represented by the following Formula (II); and (C) a dihydroxynaphthalene compound containing a compound represented by the following Formula (III). In Formula (I), R represents a hydrogen atom, and n represents an integer from 0 to 10. In Formula (II), R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms, and each R1 may be the same as or different from another R1. n represents an integer from 0 to 10. In Formula (III), R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the preparation of acrylate, alkacrylate, allyl, and polycarbonate derivatives of hydroxy ketal esters, and uses thereof.

Abstract: A synthetic polymer has a water-soluble or water-swellable polyurethane backbone and terminal groups and/or intermediate groups of blocks of hydrophobes of alkyl- or aryl compounds containing a polymerizable cyclic monomer or a polymerizable double bond (or alkene) group or derivatives thereof. The blocks of hydrophobes are composed of two or more units of the same or different hydrophobes. These synthetic polymers are used as rheology modifiers, especially in latex paints.

Abstract: Intermediate products (compounds, semi-finished goods) for polymer materials having coupled components, to the polymer materials based on the intermediate products, and to the components to be manufactured therefrom. A method for producing intermediate products, polymer materials and components, and to the use thereof.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for forming surfactants, aqueous dispersions, and curing agents are provided. In one aspect, the invention relates to improved epoxy functional surfactants prepared by reaction of an epoxy composition and an amidoamine composition formed from a blend of acid-terminated polyoxyalkylene polyols. The improved epoxy functional surfactants may be reacted with an excess of epoxy composition and water to result in an aqueous dispersion. The amidoamine composition may be a reaction mixture of a diamine compound and an acid terminated polyoxyalkylene composition formed from two or more polyoxyalkylene polyol compounds. The epoxy functional surfactant may be reacted with amine compounds to form a compound suitable as a curing agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are a curable composition characterized by using a curable composition including an organic polymer (A1) having one or more silicon-containing functional groups capable of cross-linking by forming siloxane bonds in which the one or more silicon-containing functional groups capable of cross-linking by forming siloxane bonds are silicon-containing functional groups each having three or more hydrolyzable groups on one or more silicon atoms thereof; and a method for controlling the recovery properties, durability and creep resistance of the cured article. Herewith, the present invention provides a curable composition capable of giving a cured article excellent in recovery properties, durability and creep resistance, and a method for controlling the recovery properties, durability and creep resistance of the cured article.

Abstract: To suppress deterioration of mechanical properties of a foam, by using a polyol system solution stored. A polyol system solution is prepared by using a polyether polyol (A1) having a hydroxy value of from 5 to 45 mgKOH/g and an average number of hydroxy groups of from 2 to 8, obtainable by subjecting an alkylene oxide to ring-opening addition polymerization to an initiator, in the presence of a double metal cyanide complex catalyst, to obtain an intermediate polyol; and subjecting ethylene oxide to a ring-opening addition polymerization in an amount of from 1 to 23 mol per 1 mol of the initiator to the intermediate polyol, in the presence of an alkali metal hydroxide as a polymerization catalyst, and a flexible polyurethane foam is produced by using the polyol system solution.

Abstract: The invention is based on the discovery that a remarkable improvement in the performance of maleimide thermosets can be achieved by incorporating amide-extended maleimides into an adhesive formulation. Amide-extended maleimides described herein can be used to toughen bismaleimide thermosetting materials without sacrificing any thermal stability. Amide-extended maleimides are readily prepared by reacting a bismaleimide with an appropriate amine via the well-known Michael addition reaction. Acylation of the resulting secondary amines provides the amide-extended maleimide. The acylating agent can also be used to introduce polymerizable functional groups into the backbones of these thermoset monomers. Amide-extended acrylate and methacrylate monomers can also be prepared.

Abstract: Characterized in that the polymerization is carried out in a single step in the presence of a chain transfer agent. Preferred chain transfer agents are polyols. The invention also relates to branched polycarbonates that have functional hydroxyl end-groups.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes polymer compositions comprising aliphatic polycarbonate chains containing epoxy functional groups. In certain embodiments, the aliphatic polycarbonate chains comprise epoxy functional groups capable of participating in epoxide ring-opening reactions. In certain embodiments, the invention encompasses composites formed by the reaction of nucleophilic reagents and epoxide functional groups, wherein the epoxide functional groups are located on aliphatic polycarbonate chains.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for purifying poloxamers, comprising dissolving poloxamers in an organic solvent to prepare a polymer solution, and removing organometals or water from the polymer solution by at least one physical method selected from mixing of activated carbon with the polymer solution and centrifugation of the polymer solution, and poloxamers purified by the method.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I, uses as crosslinking agents or curing agents thereof, and resins obtained by using the compounds as crosslinking agents.

Abstract: A hair cosmetic composition containing a polyether polycarbonate having a structural unit represented by the following formula (1): [wherein A represents a C2 to C6 alkylene group; n represents an average number of 5 to 1,000; p represents an average number of 5 to 100; and (n×p) units of AO may be the same or not].

Abstract: The invention relates to a block copolymer derived from at least one ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide monomer containing 14C. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing such a block copolymer.

Abstract: A method for preparing high-purity polyethyleneglycol-alkylenealdehydes and derivatives thereof is provided.

Abstract: A reactive thermosettable resin composition including (a) at least one thermosetting resin; (b) at least one curing agent, and (c) optionally, at least one catalyst; wherein the curing agent (b) comprises a reactive inorganic cluster; and wherein the clusters are storage-stable inorganic clusters with reactive functional groups, such as amino groups; a process for preparing a thermoset product from the thermosettable composition. A composition of the reactive clusters as a curing agent and a thermosetting resin may be used to prepare thermoset products with improved thermo-mechanical behavior.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a vesicle which is excellent in structure stability and environmental responsiveness and also can be produced by a simple operation. More particularly, the present invention discloses a vesicle comprising a membrane formed of a first block copolymer containing a non-chargeable hydrophilic segment and a chargeable segment, and a second block copolymer containing a non-chargeable hydrophilic segment and a chargeable segment having an electric charge which is opposite to that of the chargeable segment of the first block copolymer.

Abstract: A curing agent for epoxy resin has one or more five- or six-membered aromatic rings, and substituted on the one or more five- or six-membered rings at least two functionalities reactive with the epoxy selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl, amine, imidazole, azine, hydrazide, anhydride, and Lewis acid groups. Choice of functionality can provide a mixed polymer network, one with a more densely cross-linked polymer structure having a high Tg, and the other with a more linear polymer structure to contribute to stress reduction.

Abstract: A cyclic carbonate monomer has the formula (2): wherein i) t and t? are integers independently having a value from 0 to 6 wherein t? and t cannot both be zero, ii) each Q1 is a monovalent radical independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halides, alkyl groups comprising 1 to 30 carbons, and aryl groups comprising 6 to 30 carbon atoms, iii) L? is a divalent linking group comprising one or more carbons, and iv) S? is a steroidal group.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to conjugates of hydrolytically stabilized maleimide-functionalized water soluble polymers and to methods for making and utilizing such polymers and their precursors.

Abstract: A series of novel phosphorus-containing compounds having the following formula are disclosed: wherein R1-R12, A, B, D, X, and Y are as defined in the specification. A process for the preparation of the compound of formula (1), a curing agent, and a flame resistant epoxy resin and a preparation process thereof are also provided.

Abstract: A reactive thermosettable resin composition including (a) at least one thermosetting resin; (b) at least one curing agent, and (c) optionally, at least one catalyst; wherein the curing agent (b) comprises a reactive inorganic cluster; and wherein the clusters are storage-stable inorganic clusters with reactive functional groups, such as amino groups; a process for preparing a thermoset product from the thermosettable composition. A composition of the reactive clusters as a curing agent and a thermosetting resin may be used to prepare thermoset products with improved thermo-mechanical behavior.

Abstract: Provided is an epoxy resin composition for fiber-reinforced composite materials, which serves as a matrix resin for a prepreg. This epoxy resin composition is improved in tackiness stability during storage, while maintaining mechanical characteristics. The epoxy resin composition for fiber-reinforced composite materials is characterized by containing 25 to 50 parts by weight of an amine curing agent (B) selected from aliphatic polyamines, alicyclic polyamines and aromatic polyamines, and 1 to 20 parts by weight of an organic acid dihydrazide compound (C) having a melting point of not less than 150° C., per 100 parts by weight of an epoxy resin (A).

Abstract: Provided is an epoxy resin composition for fiber-reinforced composite materials, which serves as a matrix resin composition for use in a self-adhesive prepreg for a face sheet of a honeycomb panel. The epoxy resin composition enables to increase self-adhesiveness of the prepreg, while improving workability and appearance quality of the prepreg. The epoxy resin composition is characterized by containing: an epoxy resin (A) which is in a liquid state at room temperature; a thermoplastic resin (B) which dissolves in the epoxy resin (A) at a temperature not less than 90° C.; thermosetting resin particles (C) which do not completely dissolve in the epoxy resin (A) at a temperature less than 90° C. and has a softening point of not less than 120° C.; and a curing agent (D).

Abstract: Provided is an epoxy resin composition for fiber-reinforced composite materials, which is improved in toughness necessary for improving the strength of self-adhesion of a matrix resin for use in a prepreg for a face sheet of a honeycomb panel. The epoxy resin composition, which comprises: an epoxy resin (A); a thermoplastic resin (B); fine solid resin particles (C); and a curing agent (D), is characterized in that the epoxy resin composition after being cured has a morphology in which the epoxy resin (A) and the thermoplastic resin (B) form co-continuous phases, and the fine solid resin particles (C) are dispersed in at least the continuous phase of the epoxy resin (A) in the co-continuous phases.

Abstract: The invention relates to silane cross-linking curable compositions, comprising a polymer P with at least two terminal groups of the following formulae (I) and (II) -Am-K1-SiXYZ (1), -Am-K2-SiXYZ (II), and/or two polymers P1 and P2, the polymer P1 having terminal groups of the following formula (I) -Am-K1-SiXYZ (I), and the polymer P2 having terminal groups of the following formula (II) -Am-K2-SiXYZ (II). In said formulae, A represents a bivalent binding group K1 and K2 independently of one another represent a bivalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group with a main chain of between 1 and 6 carbon atoms, the hydrocarbon groups K1, K2 being different, X, Y and Z independently of one another represent a hydroxy group of a hydrolysable group and m stands for 0 or 1.

Abstract: A polymeric material comprised of (i) at least one random copolymer comprised of ethylene oxide and one or more other alkylene oxide(s) and (ii) at least one non-random polymer comprised of one or more poly(alkylene oxide)s has been discovered. Preferably, it is a polymer alloy. Alkylene oxide homopolymers or block copolymers may be the non-random polymer. In a related discovery, an adhesive material can be made by suspending (a) particles in (b) a matrix of at least one poly(ethylene oxide) copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, or a combination thereof. The handling characteristics may be adjusted for different utilities (e.g., from runny oil to hard wax). Applications include use as adhesive, cohesive, filler, lubricant, surfactant, or any combination thereof. In particular, the hard materials may be used for cleaning or waxing.

Abstract: The present invention provides modified metal surfaces, methods of preparing the same, and intermediates thereto. These materials are useful in a variety of applications including biomaterials.

Abstract: Modified alkoxylation products of formula (I), application thereof and methods of production thereof

Abstract: The present invention is directed to hydrolytically stabilized maleimide-functionalized water soluble polymers and to methods for making and utilizing such polymers and their precursors.

Abstract: Two-component solventless adhesive compositions for lamination applications and laminated structures, including flexible laminated packaging, comprising at least two substrates, including structures comprising reverse printed ink films and/or metalized films. The adhesive comprises a prepolymer having one or more oligomers with a relatively high molecular weight.

Abstract: Described is a polyol blend for use in the production of polyurethane products. The polyol blend may include between about 50 and about 99 percent by weight of the polyol blend of at least one HPPO polyether polyol compound having a nominal starter functionality between about 2 and about 8 and a hydroxyl number between about 20 and about 800, and between about 1 and about 50 percent by weight of the polyol blend of at least one autocatalytic polyol.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polyurethane compositions; and more preferably to thermoplastic polyurethane compositions. In one embodiment, the polyurethane compositions of the present invention have high moisture vapor transmission rates and are suitable for film applications (e.g., breathable films). In one embodiment, the polyurethane compositions of the present invention are prepared from the reaction of a mixed polyol component, a polyisocyanate component, a chain extender, and optionally at least one suitable catalyst, wherein the mixed polyol component is formed by a combination of one or more poly(ethylene oxide) polyols and one or more copolymer polyols, where the resulting mixed polyol component comprises from about 3 to about 30 weight percent of a copolymer polyol and about 70 to 97 weight percent of poly(ethylene oxide) polyol.

Abstract: A novel multi-arm polyethylene glycol (PEG) (I) and preparation method thereof. Active derivatives (II) based on the multi-arm PEG. Gels formed of the active derivatives. Drug conjugates formed of the active derivatives and drug molecules and uses thereof in medical preparation. The multi-arm PEG is formed by polymerizing ethylene oxide with pentaerythritol oligomers as initiator, wherein PEG is the same or different and is a —(CH2CH2O)m-, the average value of m is an integer of 3-1000, l is an integer more than or equal to 2. An 8-arm PEG is preferred, wherein l is equal to 3. The active derivatives (II) comprise link groups X attached to PEG and active end groups F attached to X.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel allophanate-modified diphenylmethane diisocyanates, prepolymers of these allophanate-modified diphenylmethane diisocyanates, and two-component polyureas and one-component polyureaurethanes prepared from these prepolymers. In addition, the invention also relates to processes for the preparation of these various compositions, and to the preparation of sealants from the two-component polyureas and caulking agents from the one-component polyureaurethanes.

Abstract: Provided is preparation of poly(alkylene carbonate) by alternating copolymerization of carbon dioxide and epoxide. To be specific, provided are a method for preparing block or graft copolymers of the polymer compound and poly(alkylene carbonate) by alternating-copolymerization of an epoxide compound and carbon dioxide by using a metal (III) compound prepared from salen-type ligand with a quaternary ammonium salt as a catalyst in the presence of a polymer compound having a functional group of hydroxyl or carboxylic acid, and block or graft copolymers prepared by the method.

Abstract: In order to separate dyes from aqueous solutions, an improved adsorption agent is proposed, which can be produced according to a method, wherein in a first reaction step, a multifunctional alcohol is reacted with an alkylene oxide into a star-shaped OH-terminated polyether.

Abstract: The present invention provides a brominated epoxy resin, which has a molecular segment of low polarity in the polymer chain, while the molecular segment of low polarity is attributed to the symmetric or saturated cyclic alphatic molecular structure with low “molecular dipole moment” characteristics; making a printed circuit board for high frequency signal transformation applications needs a proper copper clad laminate which processes the properties of a low dielectric constant and of a low dissipation factor; a copper clad laminate can meet above requirements by using the inventive resin as a laminate binder. The inventive resin is prepared by the following steps: 1. Reacting a 2,6-disubstituted mono-phenol compound (A) with an aldehyde or a cyclic diene compound (B), so as to obtain a bisphenol compound (C) having a high symmetry or saturated aliphatic heterocyclic structure; 2.