Abstract: Polyether-polyester block copolymers obtainable by anionic copolymerization of a monoepoxy compound with a cyclic anhydride of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid using an alkali metal salt of a polyalkylene glycol or of a polyalkylene glycol monoalkyl ether as initiator are suitable as dispersants, especially for the preparation of aqueous epoxy resin dispersions and emulsions. Coatings made with these dispersions with the addition of hardeners are distinguished by improved surface-coating properties.

Abstract: Polymeric surfaces of medical devices or components of medical devices are provided that have enhanced biocompatibility properties. The polymeric surface presents an anti-thrombogenic, fibrinolytic or thrombolytic interface with body fluids such as blood during implantation or medical procedures. The biocompatibility enhancing agent is secured to the polymeric substrate by a spacer molecule which is covalently bound to the polymeric substrate which had been subjected to radiofrequency plasma treatment with a water vapor medium.

Abstract: Cross-linked aqueous dispersions and emulsions and method for producing casts of any desirable shape therefrom the dispersions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from 67 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount of 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and humectant in an amount from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition and the emulsions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from 67 to 80 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; emollient oils in an amount from 0.1 to 25 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount from 0.

Abstract: This invention provides a polyester, which is composed of a constitutive unit of formula (I) and a constitutive unit of formula (II) in a proportion of (I)/(II) of being from 0.1/99.9 to 99.1/0.1 as a molar ratio and which has a logarithmic viscosity (.eta..sub.inh) of being 0.1 or more: ##STR1## where R.sub.0 is a fluorine-free monovalent organic group having from 1 to 40 carbon atoms, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently a divalent organic group having from 1 to 40 carbon atoms, and n is 0 or 1.This invention also provides a method of preparing the polyester, in which (A) a monoepoxy compound of formula (III) ##STR2## where R.sub.0 and n have the same meanings as mentioned above, (B) a polyester or a polyester precursor and (C) a dicarboxylic acid compound are reacted and polymerized.

Abstract: Carboxyl-terminated and hydroxyl-terminated aliphatic polyester compositions derived from 1,4-cyclohexane-dicarboxylic acid, and a glycol component comprising primarily of cycloaliphatic diols and modifying aliphatic glycols, said polyesters being optionally stabilized by the presence of ultraviolet light absorbing compounds and/or hindered amine light stabilizers and being used in powder coating formulations to provide improved weatherability thereto.

Abstract: The invention is a method of producing a polyester filament which has a superior combination of tensile, dyeability and shrinkage properties. The method comprises forming a polyester-polyethylene glycol copolymer from a mixture consisting essentially of a terephthalic acid or dimethyl terephthalate, ethylene glycol, and polyethylene glycol, with the polyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight of between about 200 and 1500 grams per mole and being added in an amount sufficient to produce a polyester-polyethylene glycol copolymer in which the polyethylene glycol is present in an amount of between about 1.0 and 4 percent by weight of the copolymer formed; forming filament from the copolymer drawing the copolymer filament; and heat setting the drawn filament. The invention also comprises the enhanced fiber formed by the process.

Abstract: The present invention describes a polymeric support film coated with a primer coating composition and overcoated with a silicone release coating, thereby forming a silicone release film. Silicone release films are well known and serve as temporary supports for an adhesive or tacky surface such as for labels, pressure sensitive tape, etc. The primer coating composition, before dilution with water, comprises from about 25 to 75% by weight of a glycidoxy silane and from about 75 to 25% by weight of a copolyester. The copolyester comprises from about 65 to 98 mol percent isophthalic acid; from about 0 to about 30 mol percent of at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid; from about 2 to about 20 mol percent of at least one sulfonate group attached to a dicarboxylic nucleus; and about 100 mol percent of glycol having from about 2 to 11 carbon atoms. Typical glycidoxy silanes that can be employed in the primer coating composition include glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane.

Abstract: A size for carbon fibers and glass fibers comprises an epoxy resin and a polyester with a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic moiety in the molecule.

Abstract: Thermotropic liquid crystalline polymers represented by the formulas as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 wherein m, n, and o represent the number of monomer segments present; and x, y, and z are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkylene, and substituted alkylene.

Abstract: Disclosed are copolyesters comprising an acid component of 4,4'-biphenyldicarboxylic acid and a glycol component comprising 1,6-hexanediol and ethylene glycol. Injection-molded bars of the coplyesters exhibit unusually high stiffness and tensile strength compared to polyesters described in the art.

Abstract: The invention relates to curable powder mixtures comprising(A) carboxyl-containing polyesters,(B) compounds containing at least two 1,2-epoxide groups, which compounds are reaction products of(B1) compounds containing at least two 1,2-epoxide groups per molecule and having an epoxide equivalent weight of 160 to 600 and(B2) aromatic dicarboxylic acids or mixtures thereof with compounds selected from the group (cyclo)aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, monocarboxylic acids and/or monohydric phenols, and(B3) cyclic anhydrides, if required, and(C) any customary additives, if appropriate.These mixtures are distinguished in particular by an improved resistance to yellowing and/or increased reactivity.

Abstract: The invention provides a liquid coating composition curable at ambient temperature comprising a compound having at least 2 acryloyl groups or methacryloyl groups and an amino compound having a primary amino group which is blocked with an aldehyde or ketone, said amino compound being an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic amine containing 2-24 carbon atoms or an adduct of a molecular weight of 300-1500 of an epoxy compound or isocyanate compound or .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carbonyl compound and a primary amine having a group reacting with said epoxy compound or isocyanate compound or .alpha., .beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carbonyl compound. A process for coating a substrate with such composition is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyesters which contain one or more acryloyl groups, have a viscosity at 23.degree.C. of 2,000 to 20,000 mPa.s and an acid value of 0 to 25, and are based on the esterification product of(I) a dicarboxylic acid component containing(A) 20 to 70 mole percent of terephthalic acid,(B) 30 to 80 mole percent of adipic acid and(C) 0 to 30 mole percent of at least one aromatic, aliphatic or cycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid, other than terephthalic or adipic acid, having a molecular weight of 100 to 202 or an anhydride of such dicarboxylic acid,(II) at least 1.5 moles, based on one mole of the dicarboxylic acid component, of a polyol component containing(D) 0.4 to 1.5 moles of at least one dihydric, saturated C.sub.2-6 alcohol and(E) 0.4. to 1.

Abstract: A low viscosity epoxy resin, i.e., a low viscosity polyglycidyl derivative, of an aminophenol having at least one alkyl group on its aromatic ring of which viscosity is 15 poises or below as measured at 25.degree. C., a resin composition containing said resin, and a fiberreinforced composite material containing as matrix a cured product of said epoxy resin composition and a fiber as reinforcing material.

Abstract: A low viscosity epoxy resin, i.e., a low viscosity polyglycidyl derivative, of an aminophenol having at least one alkyl group on its aromatic ring of which viscosity is 15 poises or below as measured at 25.degree. C., a resin composition containing said resin, and a fiber-reinforced composite material containing as matrix a cured product of said epoxy resin composition and a fiber as reinforcing material.

Abstract: An aminated, hydroxylated, polyester polyol resin comprised of the product of a reaction of an acid anhydride selected from the group including maleic acid anhydride or a mixture of maleic acid anhydride and a polyfunctional acid anhydride, a low molecular weight polyether polyol having an average molecular weight of about 100 to about 600, selected from the group including diethylene glycol or a mixture of diethylene glycol and another low molecular weight polyether polyol, a lower alkylene oxide and having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and a mono- or di-functional amino compound selected from the group including diethanolamine or a mixture of diethanolamine and at least one mono- or di-functional amino compounds containing at least one isocyanate reactive group attached to the nitrogen of the mono- or di- functional amino compound.

Abstract: Sheet molding compounds are thickened (or maturated) via "in situ" formation of polyureas made from aromatic primary diamines with reduced basicity and diisocyanates. The molding compounds, which can optionally contain mineral fillers such as chopped glass fiber, are generally based upon unsaturated polyester resins having a high percentage of hydroxyl end groups, polymerizable vinyl compounds such as styrene, and the like. The thickened compositions are tack-free and compression moldable after less than one day, typically after less than several hours, into permanently shaped, strong rigid articles, such as automotive body parts. A viscosity plateau is reached and maintained by the maturated compounds of the present invention for extended periods of time, e.g., several weeks.

Abstract: Polycyanate esters of polyhydric phenols are cured with a liquid solution of a metal acetylacetonate in an alkylphenol. Such cured compositions are useful in structural composites, transfer molded-encapsulants, filmed structural adhesives and printed wiring boards.

Abstract: A hydroxy functional epoxy-polyester graft copolymer and solvent-based thermosetting coating composition comprising said copolymer and blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent. The coating composition may be formulated as a hot sprayable, high solids coating composition suitable for use as a chip resistant automotive vehicle primer adapted for use on body panel areas subject to chipping by stones, gravel and other road debris. Alternatively, the composition may be formulated as a high solids composition sprayable with conventional spraying equipment. The hydroxy-functional epoxy-polyester graft copolymer is prepared by polymerization of lactone monomers in the presence of hydroxy functional epoxy ester resin precursor. Such precursor resin is formed by reaction of diepoxide chain extended with dicarboxylic acid and chain terminated with acid component comprising primary hydroxy functional acid.

Abstract: Solvent-based thermosetting coating composition comprising a hydroxy functional epoxy ester resin, linear polycaprolactone diol, and blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent. The coating composition may be formulated as hot sprayable, high solids coating composition suitable for use as chip resistant automotive vehicle primer adapted for use on body panel areas subject to chipping by stones, gravel and other road debris. Alternatively, the composition may be formulated as a high solids composition sprayable with conventional spraying equipment. The hydroxy functional epoxy ester resin is formed by reaction of diepoxide chain extended with dicarboxylic acid and chain terminated with acid component comprising primary hydroxy functional acid.

Abstract: A solvent-based thermosetting coating composition comprising a hydroxy functional epoxy ester resin, linear polycaprolactone diol, and blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent. The coating composition may be formulated as hot sprayable, high solids coating composition suitable for use as chip resistant automotive vehicle primer adapted for use on body panel areas subject to chipping by stones, gravel and other road debris. Alternatively, the composition may be formulated as a high solids composition sprayable with conventional spraying equipment. The hydroxy functional epoxy ester resin is formed by reaction of diepoxide, previously chain extended with dicarboxylic acid, with hydroxy functional secondary amine in chain terminating reaction.

Abstract: A hydroxy functional epoxy-polyester graft copolymer and solvent-based thermosetting coating composition comprising said copolymer and blocked polyisocyanate crosslinking agent. The coating composition may be formulated as a hot sprayable, high solids coating composition suitable for use as a chip resistant automotive vehicle primer adapted for use on body panel areas subject to chipping by stones, gravel and other road debris. Alternatively, the composition may be formulated as a high solids composition sprayable with conventional spraying equipment. The hydroxy-functional epoxy-polyester graft copolymer is prepared by polymerization of lactone monomers in the presence of hydroxy functional epoxy ester resin precursor. Such precursor resin is formed by reaction of diepoxide chain extended with dicarboxylic acid and chain terminated with acid component comprising primary hydroxy functional acid.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising an ethylene-vinyl acetate-carbon monoxide copolymer and a nitrogen-containing or an alicyclic epoxy compound, and a foamable polymer composition comprising an ethylene-vinyl acetate-carbon monoxide copolymer, a heat-decomposable organic blowing agent having a decomposition temperature of at least 90.degree. C., and a nitrogen-containing or an alicyclic epoxy compound.

Abstract: Novel thermosetting, solvent-based, crosslinkable and chain-extendable coating compositions are provided. The coating compositions are suitable to be formulated as high solids coating compositions and comprise bis-diene oligomers, bis-dieneophile oligomers, crosslinking agent, organic solvent and, preferably, catalyst. The composition cures at elevated temperature to provide a coating on a substrate, such as sheet steel or the like, which is highly resistant to corrosion, humidity and solvents and provides corrosion protection for the substrate.

Abstract: An improved polyester type block copolymer composition having a rubber-like elasticity, particularly having excellent heat resistance and water resistance, which comprises a polyester type block copolymer produced from a crystalline aromatic polyester and a lactone in melt-admixture with at least one epoxy compound and optionally further with a carboxylic acid compound selected from an ethylene-carboxylic acid copolymer and an aliphatic carboxylic acid metal salt.

Abstract: A photosensitive sag resistant composition is made containing cycloaliphatic epoxy resin, a flexibilizing agent, arc and track resistant filler, thixotroping agent, and an amount of a photosensitive compound effective to initiate gelation with ultraviolet light exposure, where the composition is resistant to sag upon application to a surface, and has chemical and physical resistance to arced SF.sub.6 upon cure.

Abstract: A thermosetting binder composition for coating, comprising:(I) (1) A non-acidic resinous saturated compound having a molecular weight of at least 900, and an alcoholic hydroxyl content of at least 0.2 eq./100 g;(2) A non-acidic polyester of a polycarboxylic acid crosslinking agent having more than one .beta.-hydroxyl ester group per molecule, and at least one of components (1) and (2) having an alcoholic hydroxyl functionality of more than 2, and(II) A transesterification-promoting metal salt or complex curing catalyst which is soluble in liquid hydrocarbons.For aqueous compositions, component (I) (1) is preferably a neutralized epoxy resin/amine adduct and component (II) should be insoluble in water; they can be used for cathodic electrodeposition.

Abstract: Polymerable organic compounds and an epoxide compound are emulsified with aqueous alkali metal silicate solutions then polymerized with a catalyst such as a peroxide type catalyst thereby producing an alkali metal silicate organic plastic which may be used as an adhesive, as molding powder or reacted with an organic diisocyanide to produce polyurethane silicate resins and foams.

Abstract: There are disclosed thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers which incorporate tungsten and/or molybdenum metal atoms. The metal atoms are incorporated into the polymer by reacting a monomer or polymer containing at least one free carboxyl group with a reaction product of tungsten or molybdenum and pyrrolidine.

Abstract: A thermosetting binder composition for coating, comprising:(I)(1) A non-acidic resinous saturated compound having a molecular weight of at least 900, and an alcoholic hydroxyl content of at least 0.2 eq./100 g;(2) A non-acidic polyester of a polycarboxylic acid crosslinking agent having more than one .beta.-hydroxyl ester group per molecule, and at least one of components (1) and (2) having an alcoholic hydroxyl functionality of more than 2, and(II) A transesterification-promoting metal salt or complex curing catalyst which is soluble in liquid hydrocarbons.For aqueous compositions, component (I) (1) is preferably a neutralized epoxy resin/amine adduct and component (II) should be insoluble in water; they can be used for cathodic electrodeposition.

Abstract: An organic polar solvent-soluble aromatic polyamide-imide having therein aromatic nuclei linked at their respective 1 - and 3 - positions and having therein amide linkages and terminal groups unsubstituted or partially substituted with acrylate or methacrylate groups is found to impart excellent heat resistance and insulating property to a photoresist composition produced therefrom.

Abstract: An organic polar solvent-soluble aromatic polyamide-imide having therein aromatic nuclei linked at their respective 1 - and 3 -positions and having therein amide linkages and terminal groups partially substituted with cinnamate groups is found to impart excellent heat resistance and insulating property to a photoresist composition produced therefrom.

Abstract: Metal containers are internally coated with a coating composition having a reduced tendency to absorb odor which deleteriously affect comestibles packaged therein, the coating being an aqueous dispersion of a vehicle comprised of a combination of heat curable thermosetting aromatic polyepoxide resin and a carboxyl containing polyester resin prepared from an aromatic polyepoxide and a mixture of polycarboxylic acids comprised of a major amount of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid and a minor amount of an aromatic tricarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Flame-retardant antistatic polymer additives are provided which inhibit the buildup of electrostatic charges upon the addition of such compositions to synthetic polymeric fibers, i.e., polyamide fibers, and at the same time do not contribute to the flammability characteristics of such polymeric fibers. The flame-retardant antistatic polymer compositions are useful in combinations with fibers such as polyamide, polyester, polyurea, polyurethane, polysulfonamide, polyolefin and polyacrylic fibers. The antistatic effect is obtained by the process of coating the fibers or dispersing in or on the fibers up to about 12 percent by weight of a polymer composition which is the reaction product of:(a) a polyoxyalkylene compound or polyester thereof and(b) at least one reactant selected from the group consisting of (1) a diol, (2) a polyester and (3) an aliphatic or aromatic diacid or derivative of (3), wherein at least one said reactant is halogenated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a blockcopolyetherester composition stabilized by the incorporation of a polysulfide polymer. Products prepared from this composition exhibit an excellent thermal stability as well as UV-light resistance.

Abstract: A stabilized copolyester composition consisting essentially of (a) a multiplicity of recurring long chain units and short chain ester units joined head-to-tail through ester linkages, said long chain ester units being represented by the formula ##STR1## and said short chain units being represented by the formula ##STR2## where G is a divalent radical remaining after the removal of terminal hydroxyl groups from a poly(alkylene oxide) glycol having a molecular weight of about 400-6000 and a carbon to oxygen ratio of about 2.0-4.3; R is a divalent radical remaining after removal of carboxyl groups from a dicarboxylic acid having a molecular weight less than about 300 and D is a divalent radical remaining after removal of hydroxyl groups from a diol having a molecular weight less than about 250; provided said short chain ester units amount to about 15-95 percent by weight of said copolyester and (b) an effective concentration of amide linkages which on hydrolysis yield a primary amino group and a carboxyl group.

Abstract: The invention relates to organic polymers which can be crosslinked under the action of light and which are suitable for carrying out photomechanical processes. These polymers are photochemically considerably more sensitive than known comparable polymers and their sensitivity can additionally also be further increased by means of a combination with sensitizers. The molecular weight is at least 1,000. The polymers contain, as light-sensitive groups, groups of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R and R.sub.1 independently of one another denote alkyl groups with at most 4 C atoms, or R and R.sub.1 conjointly denote the remaining part of a 5-membered to 6-membered carbocyclic ring.

Abstract: High solids coating compositions comprising a polycaprolactone derivative and a mixture of a methylolated melamine and a low molecular weight polyol; and, optionally, solvent and catalyst. The polycaprolactone derivative used in the coating compositions is the reaction products of a polycaprolactone polyol, a diepoxide and an anhydride of a polycarboxylic acid; the polycaprolactone polyol has an average of at least two hydroxyl groups in the molecule, a hydroxyl number of from about 15 to about 600 and an average molecular weight of from about 290 to about 6,000. The carboxylic acid anhydride mentioned has at least one intramolecular carboxylic anhydride group. The polycaprolactone derivatives are water insoluble.