Abstract: Polyetherimides are provided having chemically combined alkylaryl diamine units and method for making. The polyetherimides have similar T.sub.g 's over broad mol percent ranges to polyetherimides made from phenylene diamine units while providing economic cost advantages during manufacture.

Abstract: A cross-linked resin produced by the reaction of a bis(2-oxazoline) compound with a dicarboxylic acid anhydride, and optionally also with at least one selected from the group consisting of a dicarboxylic acid, a hydroxy-carboxylic acid, a diol and water, in the presence of at least one catalyst selected from the group consisting of an organic phosphorous acid ester, an organic phosphonous acid ester and an inorganic salt at an elevated temperature. The cross-linked resin has a high mechanical strength and a high resistance to organic solvents.The resin composition comprising the cross-linked resin and reinforcements materials and/or fillers combined therewith has outstanding heat-resistance and mechanical properties.

Abstract: Wholly aromatic polyester carbamides which form a liquid-crystalline fiber-forming melt below 300.degree. C. and are composed of(a) not less than 20 mol % of repeat units of the formula I ##STR1## (b) from 5 to 15 mol % of repeat units of the formula II ##STR2## (c) from 5 to 15 mol % of repeat units of the formula III ##STR3## (d) from 1 to 10 mol % of units of the formula IV ##STR4## (e) a molar amount corresponding to the total amount of components (b), (c) and (d) of repeat units of the formula V ##STR5## the molar proportions of components (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) adding up to 100 mol % in each case, the preparation thereof and fibers, films moldings and coatings prepared therefrom.

Abstract: An amorphous, injection-moldable copolyamide comprising linear chains of each of the units having the formulae:(I) --CO--Ar--CO--,(II) --NH--Ar--CO--, and(III) --NH--Ar--CO--,wherein Ar represents one or more optionally substituted arylene radicals selected from the group consisting of(1) para oriented arylene,(2) meta oriented arylene,(3) arylene-X-arylene, wherein X is --C(Y)(H)--, --O--, --S--, --SO.sub.2 -- or --CO--, with Y is H or C.sub.1-43 -alkyl, and(4) arylene-CZZ'-arylene, wherein Z,Z' are alkyl or cycloalkyl,provided that at least one of the units of the formulae (I), (II) or (III) are arylene radicals from more than one of the groups (1), (2), (3) and (4). Said units are preferably present in a molar ratio of 17-41.5% of (I), 17-41.5% of (II) and 17-66% of (III).

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyaromatic cyanate which corresponds to the formula ##STR1## wherein Ar is an aromatic radical;B is a C.sub.7-20 polycyclic aliphatic radical;D is independently in each occurrence any non-active hydrogen-containing substituent;q, r and s are independently in each occurrence the integers b 0, 1, 2, l or b 3l ; with the proviso that the sum of q, 4 and s is greater than or equal to 2;t is independently in each occurrence an integer of between about 0 and 4 inclusive; andx is a number between about 0 and 5 inclusive.Another aspect of this invention is a novel polytriazine which comprises the reaction product of the polyaromatic cyanate esters of this invention. The novel polytriazines may further comprise the reaction product of the novel polyaromatic cyanates of this invention in admixture with other cyanates known in the art as useful for the preparation of polytriazines.

Abstract: Hydroxyalkyl- and aminoalkyl-functionalized polyphenylene ethers are prepared by the reaction of polyphenylene ethers with bis-hydroxyalkyl maleates or fumarates, or with the corresponding acids or anhydrides, terephthaloyl chloride or the like followed by esterification or imidization with diols, diamines or amino alcohols. They are useful in the preparation of polyphenylene ether copolymers, which in turn are useful for the compatibilization of blends of polyphenylene ethers with linear polyesters.

Abstract: Polyetheramideimide is provided and method for making. There are utilized aromatic bis(etheranhydride) and diaminobenzanilide or mixtures thereof with an organicdiamine. The polyetheramideimide has been found to have improved solvent resistance.

Abstract: Polyamides containing free amino groups and suitable for use as curing agents for polyepoxy compounds are derived from (a) a polybasic acid component comprising polymeric fatty acid together with from 10 to 90 mole %, based on the total acid component, of one or more aromatic dicarboxylic acids containing two carboxylic acid groups and one benzene ring, each carboxylic acid group being directly linked to a benzene ring, and (b) a polyamine component containing at least 50 mole % of one or more aliphatic polyamines containing at least three amino groups per molecule.Cured resinous composition may be prepared by reacting the polyamides with polyepoxy compounds and curable composition contain the polyamides together with polyepoxy compounds.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing polyamides from aromatic dicarboxylic acids and aromatic diamines in the presence of catalytic amounts of a phosphorous-containing catalyst and a 4-diakylaminopyridine as cocatalyst, at temperatures above 180.degree. C., is described.

Abstract: A polymer having repeating units of the general formula ##STR1## wherein BB is a benzobisaxazole, benzobisthiazole or benzobisimidazole group and Y is a phenolic, pyridyl or phenoxyphenyl group.

Abstract: There are disclosed a novel copolymer comprising having recurring unit represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein Y represents a phenylene group or a naphthylene group, with a recurring number of k and a recurring unit represented by the formula: ##STR2## wherein Ar represents a divalent aryl group, with a recurring number of l, a value of k/(k+l) is 0.5 to 0.97 and having a reduced viscosity [.eta..sub.sp/c ] of 0.3 dl/g or higher as measured in p-chlorophenol solution at a concentration of 0.2 g/dl at 60.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyimide powder in use for adhesion and/or coat forming and to a method of preparing said powder, wherein polyamic-acid is chemically imidized which is obtained by reacting tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride with diamine in organic solvents.This invention further relates to a method for adhesion and coat forming by using said polyimide powder.This invention still further relates to a method for preparing prepreg by using said polyimide powder, and a method for adhesion and preparing molded laminates by using said prepreg.

Abstract: Thermosettable prepolymers are prepared by reacting (A) a heterocyclic material containing one or more rings and one nitrogen atom or a mixture of such materials wherein at least one of such materials contains at least two reactive substituent groups having at least one reactive hydrogen atom attached to a carbon atom which is attached to the ring such as 2,4,6-trimethyl pyridine; with (B) a cycloaliphatic or aromatic carboxylic acid mono- or dianhydride such as phthalic anhydride. These prepolymers or resins, can be homopolymerized without coreactants or copolymerized with N,N'-bis-imides such as 1,1'-(methylenedi-4,1-phenylene)-bismaleimide, to produce products, mat castings or composites having good mechanical and thermal properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to completely aromatic polyesters in which at least one end of the molecular chains is composed of the radicals ##STR1## The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of polyesters of this type and to the shaped articles produced therefrom.The polyesters according to the invention are also open to subsequent solid-phase condensation.

Abstract: Thermosettable prepolymers are prepared by reacting (A) a heterocyclic material containing one or more rings and one nitrogen atom or a mixture of such materials wherein at least one of such materials contains at least two reactive substituent groups having at least one reactive hydrogen atom attached to a carbon atom which is attached to the ring such as 2,4,6-trimethyl pyridine; with (B) a cycloaliphatic or aromatic carboxylic acid mono- or dianhydride such as phthalic anhydride. These prepolymers or resins, can be homopolymerized without coreactants or copolymerized with N,N'-bis-imide such as 1,1'-(methylenedi-4,1-phenylene)bismaleimide, to produce products, mat castings or composites having good mechanical and thermal properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyamide resins useful for forming containers having improved resistance to gas permeability. The containers are formed from a polyamide resin which comprises the reaction product of a diamine containing 2 to about 10 carbon atoms and a diacid component which comprises about 25 to 95 mole percent of a first diacid selected from 1,4-phenylenedioxy diacetic acid, 1,3-phenylenedioxy diacetic acid, 1,2-phenylenedioxy diacetic acid, and mixtures thereof, and about 5 to about 75 mole percent of a naphthalene dicarboxylic acid. The polyamide resin has an inherent viscosity of about 0.5 to 1.5. The containers which are provided by the present invention may be in the form of sheet, film, molded articles, such as bottles, and other such structures.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyimide esters starting from trimellitic acid anhydride and aminophenols or aminohydroxy biphenyls.

Abstract: A catalytic process for the production of high molecular weight nylon-type polyamides from omega-aminonitriles has been discovered. The process comprises contacting an omega-aminonitrile, water and a catalytic amount of an oxygenated sulfur compound catalyst. In one embodiment, sulfuric acid is utilized to polymerize 6-aminocapronitrile to nylon-6, at an elevated temperature and pressure.

Abstract: A copolymer formed from an isoimide oligomer and another compound, such as an aryl sulfone, each of which has reactive functional terminal groups, such as ethylenic or acetylenic groups. The isoimide oligomer is soluble in the other compound, unreactive with the compound below a certain temperature and forms a liquid blend therewith. Upon heating the liquid blend above that certain temperature, the terminal groups on the isoimide oligomer and the other compound react with each other to form a copolymer. The liquid blends may be used to form encapsulants, coatings, films, and resin matrices for composites to provide resins with excellent high temperature properties.

Abstract: A process for producing a novel cross-linked resin which comprises: reacting a bis(2-oxazoline) compound with a reactive compound which has at least one active hydrogen in the molecule, the reactive compound being at least one selected from the group consisting of a sulfonamide, an acid imide, an aromatic hydroxy-carboxylic acid and a bisphenol sulfone compound, in a molar ratio of the reactive compound to the bis(2-oxazoline) compound of not more than about 2, at an elevated temperature. About 5 to about 95 mole % of the reactive compound is replaceable by a dicarboxylic acid.The cross-linked resin may be usable for the production of machinery parts such as rolls and gears and embedded moldings of electrical machinery and apparatus parts as well as for electric insulating materials and dental uses. The cross-linked resin may further find applications in, for example, adhesives and various coating compositions.

Abstract: A soluble polyimide derived from dehydration of a polyamic acid which is the liquid phase condensation reaction product of a solution in aprotic solvent of approximately equimolar amounts of aromatic dianhydride and aromatic diamine. At least 50 mole % of the dianhydride must have ring linkages which prevent conjugation between the rings and at least 20 mole % of the diamine must contain electron withdrawing groups.

Abstract: A diether-linked bisorthodinitrile monomer having the formula: ##STR1## is mixed with an amine curing agent and heated to a temperature sufficient o induce polymerization. The resulting polymer has a range of conductivity which is a function of the cure time and temperature.

Abstract: An improved polymerization process is provided for the formation of a polyester which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase and which optionally may include amide linkages. An approximately 0.25 to 4 percent molar excess of aromatic hydroxyl monomer and/or aromatic amine monomer and/or an esterified and/or amidated derivative thereof is provided in the polymerization zone during the polymerization reaction. Such monomer imparts dioxyaryl, diaminoaryl, or oxyaminoaryl units to the interior of the resulting polymer chains and causes the polymer chains to terminate in hydroxyl end groups and/or an esterified derivative thereof and/or amino end groups and/or an amidated derivative thereof wherein the polymer chains achieve a predetermined average chain length through the depletion of other monomers present in the polymerization zone.

Abstract: An improved polymerization process is provided for the formation of a polyester which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase and which optionally may include amide linkages. An approximately 0.25 to 4 percent molar excess of aliphatic dicarboxylic acid monomer containing 4 to 12 carbon atoms (e.g. azelaic acid) and/or an esterified derivative thereof is provided in the polymerization zone during the polymerization reaction. Such monomer imparts dicarboxyaliphatic units to the interior of the resulting polymer chains and causes the polymer chains to terminate in carboxylic acid end groups and/or an esterified derivative thereof wherein the polymer chains achieve a predetermined average chain length through the depletion of other monomers present in the polymerization zone.

Abstract: Imide functional polyphenols are prepared by reacting an excess of a phenol with an unsaturated diimide which is prepared by reacting an unsaturated polycycloaliphatic dicarboxylic acid anhydride with a diamine.These materials are useful in the preparation of castings, coatings, laminates and the like.

Abstract: A process for the synthesis of the photosensitive polyamic acid derivatives which are polyimide precursors, comprising the sequential steps:(1) Partially derivatizing an aromatic dianhydride with a reactive monomer containing a photosensitive moiety;(2) Condensation polymerizing the partially derivatized aromatic dianhydride with aromatic diamine to form polyamic acid;(3) Isoimidization of the polyamic acid;(4) Condensation of the polyisoimide to polyamic acid derivative by reaction with additional reactive monomer; and(5) Separation of the polyamic acid derivative.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with a new class of polyetherimide copolymers. More particularly, the invention is concerned with polyetherimide copolymers containing polyetherimide repeating units and repeating polyimide units. The polyetherimide compositions have improved solvent resistance and good heat properties.

Abstract: Cyclic dianhydrides and polyimides are prepared from maleic anhydride compounds and diolefins. The diolefins are alpha- , omega-linear diolefins of up to 100 carbon atoms or cyclic diolefins of up to 40 carbon atoms. The polyimides and copolyimides prepared from these cyclic dianhydrides are useful in films, fibers and coatings.

Abstract: This invention provides a two stage melt polymerization process for the production of an improved type of high molecular weight polybenzimidazole, which involves the use of an arylhalophosphine or arylhalophosphite polymerization catalyst.The process provides poly-2,2'-(m-phenylene)-5,5'-bibenzimidazole of improved color and Plugging Value, and is further characterized by an inherent viscosity of at least about 1.0 dl/g, and a weight average molecular weight of at least about 100,000.

Abstract: This invention provides a two stage melt polymerization process for the production of an improved type of high molecular weight polybenzimidazole, which involves the use of an arylhalophosphine or arylhalophosphite polymerization catalyst.The process provides poly-2,2'-(m-phenylene)-5,5'-bibenzimidazole of improved color and Plugging Value, and is further characterized by an inherent viscosity of at least about 1.0 dl/g, and weight average molecular weight of at least about 100,000.

Abstract: A selective permeable membrane comprising a polyquinazolone-based polymer including a repeating unit represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a tetravalent aromatic group, R.sup.2a and R.sup.2b are each independently, an alkyl group or aromatic group, and R.sup.3 is a divalent organic group.

Abstract: A one-step solution technique for preparing an aromatic polyimide acid which comprises reacting an aromatic dianhydride with an aromatic diamine in the presence of propylene glycol methyl ether.

Abstract: Optical devices including a molecularly oriented highly birefringent polymer are disclosed. The devices include molecularly oriented polymers comprising recurring units which exhibit a distribution of high electron density about the long axes of the polymer and the recurring units thereof. Transparent birefringent polymers comprising a plurality of recurring units having a substantially cylindrical distribution of electron density about the long axis of such units and the chain-extended polymers are included in optical devices and articles. The polymers exhibit high birefringence and simulate in a polymer the optical properties of a uniaxial crystal.

Abstract: Optical devices including a molecularly oriented highly birefringent polymer are disclosed. The devices include molecularly oriented polymers comprising recurring units which exhibit a distribution of high electron density about the long axes of the polymer and the recurring units thereof. Transparent birefringent polymers comprising a plurality of recurring units having a substantially cylindrical distribution of electron density about the long axis of such units and the chain-extended polymers are included in optical devices and articles. The polymers exhibit high birefringence and simulate in a polymer the optical properties of uniaxial crystal.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyesters prepared from hetero-atom-containing dicarboxylic acids and hetero-atom-containing diols. These polyesters have low permeability to oxygen and carbon dioxide and are useful in packaging applications such as for food and beverages.

Abstract: High molecular weight block copolyamides useful in the production of fibers of high strength and modulus, having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein X is --CH.sub.2 --.sub.m, wherein m is 0 to 12, ##STR2## wherein Z is C(CH.sub.3).sub.2, zero, oxygen or SO.sub.2, are prepared from N,N'-bis(4-aminophenyl) terephthalamide having the formula: ##STR3## which is itself prepared by condensing aniline with dimethyl terephthalate or terephthalic acid, nitrating the product produced thereby and finally hydrogenating the resultant compound.

Abstract: This invention provides a two stage melt polymerization process for the production of an improved type of high molecular weight polybenzimidazole, which involves the use of an arylphosphine or arylphosphite polymerization catalyst.The process provides poly-2,2'-(m-phenylene)-5,5'-bibenzimidazole of improved color and Plugging Value, and is further characterized by an inherent viscosity of at least about 0.9 dl/g, and a weight average molecular weight of at least about 140,000.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel polyesteramides and containers having improved gas barrier properties formed therefrom. The novel polyesteramides comprise the reaction product of a diamine having 2 to about 20 carbon atoms, a diol containing up to about 24 carbon atoms, and a dicarboxylic acid component. The dicarboxylic acid component consists essentially of about 5 to 100 mole % of a specified first, heteroatom-containing dicarboxylic acid, and 0 to about 95 mole % of a second dicarboxylic acid containing up to about 24 carbon atoms. In the polyesteramide, the diamine component comprises about 10 to 90 mole % of the total diamine and diol components. The present invention further provides containers, such as molded containers, films, coextruded articles, laminated articles, etc., formed from the polyesteramides of the present invention.

Abstract: Processes for forming a class of relatively low molecular-weight oligomers containing at least one isoimide group and terminal groups capable of undergoing an addition polymerization reaction are provided. These oligomers are characterized by excellent solubility in common solvents and a melting temperature considerably lower than their cure temperature, thus enabling the oligomers to be formed into cured polymers more slowly and at lower temperatures, all without the evolution of deleterious gases. The process for forming these oligomers includes the formation of a polyamic acid and dehydration thereof under specified conditions to effect cyclization of the polyamic acid to form the isoimide-containing oligomer, without the formation of undesired side-reaction products.

Abstract: A class of relatively low molecular-weight oligomers containing at least one isoimide group and terminal groups capable of undergoing an addition polymerization reaction are provided. These oligomers are characterized by excellent solubility in common solvents and a melting temperature considerably lower than their cure temperature, thus enabling the oligomers to be formed into cured polymers more slowly and at lower temperatures, all without the evolution of deleterious gases. The oligomers of the present invention may be formed by reacting an aromatic dianhydride with an aromatic diamine, followed by reaction with a monoanhydride. The resulting product is dehydrated to form the isoimide-containing oligomer.

Abstract: An optical element including an optical resin composition consisting essentially of a polycarbonate is disclosed. Said optical resin composition have a melt flow rate of more than or equal to 5.0 g/10 min. as measured based on ISO R-1133 Standard under the condition of 230.degree. C. and 5 kgf. and have a glass transition point of more than or equal to 100.degree. C. Said polycarbonate include a major repeating unit represented by the formula (I) or (II). ##STR1## wherein Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 each represent an arylene group or a cycloalkylene group; R represents an alkylene group, a cycloalkylene group, --O--, --O--Ar.sub.3 --O--, --S--, --SO--, --SO.sub.2 --, --SO.sub.2 --Ar.sub.3 --SO.sub.2 --, --R.sub.1 --Ar.sub.4 --R.sub.1 --, --O--R.sub.1 --O--, ##STR2## --CONH--R.sub.1 --NHCO--, or --Ar.sub.5 --R.sub.1 --; Ar.sub.3 and Ar.sub.4 each represent a phenylene group or a bisphenylene group; R.sub.1 represents an alkylene group; R.sub.2 represents an alkyl group; Ar.sub.

Abstract: This invention provides a two stage melt polymerization process for the production of an improved type of high molecular weight polybenzimidazole, which involves the use of an arylphosphinic acid or arylphosphonic acid polymerization catalyst.The process provides poly-2,2'-(m-phenylene)-5,5'-bibenzimidazole of improved color and plugging value, and is further characterized by an inherent viscosity of at least about 0.7 dl/g, and a weight average molecular weight of at least about 100,000.

Abstract: A class of relatively low molecular-weight oligomers containing at least one isoimide group and terminal groups capable of undergoing an addition polymerization reaction are provided. These oligomers are characterized by excellent solubility in common solvents and a melting temperature considerably lower than their cure temperature, thus enabling the oligomers to be formed into cured polymers more slowly and at lower temperatures, all without the evolution of deleterious gases. The oligomers of the present invention may be formed by reacting an aromatic dianhydride with an aromatic diamine, followed by reaction with a functional mono-amine. The resulting product is then dehydrated to form the isoimide-containing oligomer.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved type of high molecular weight polybenzimidazole, which involves the use of a phosphorus-containing polymerization catalyst.The process provides poly-2,2'-(m-phenylene)-5,5'-bibenzimidazole of improved color and plugging value, and is further characterized by an inherent viscosity of at least about 0.7 dl/g, and a weight average molecular weight of at least about 100,000.

Abstract: The present invention provides containers having unexpectedly superior gas barrier properties. The containers are formed from specified polyamides which comprise an aliphatic diamine and a diacid component which comprises a dicarboxylic acid containing a hetero atom.

Abstract: A class of polyamides comprising recurring units having certain substituted-biphenylene or substituted-stilbene radicals is disclosed. The substituted radicals include substituents so as to confer a non-coplanar molecular configuration and a substantially cylindrical distribution of electron density about the long axis of the recurring units and the chain-extended polymers including such radicals.Molecularly oriented polymers of the invention exhibit optically uniaxial properties. The highly birefringent polymers are suited to application in optical filter and other devices where a refractive and birefringent material is desired.

Abstract: A class of polyamides comprising recurring units having certain substituted-biphenylene or substituted-stilbene radicals is disclosed. The substituted radicals include substituents so as to confer a non-coplanar molecular configuration and a substantially cylindrical distribution of electron density about the long axis of the recurring units and the chain-extended polymers including such radicals.Molecularly oriented polymers of the invention exhibit optically uniaxial properties. The highly berefringent polymers are suited to applicaiton in optical filter and other devices where a refractive and birefringent material is desired.

Abstract: A polyamide acid composition for preparing a polyimide which can extend the pot life of the composition comprising a solution of a polyamide acid in an organic solvent, the polyamide acid being a precursor of the polyimide, a dehydrating agent, a catalyst and a pot life extending agent which can lower a rate of conversion of the polyamide acid to the polyimide, and the process for preparing the polyimide from said polyamide acid composition. According to the present invention the pot life can be extremely extended to give the composition an enough flowability for a long time without reducing the excellent properties such as a heat resistance and an electric insulation of the obtained polyimide.

Abstract: This invention provides a single stage melt polymerization process for the production of an improved type of high molecular weight polybenzimidazole, which involves the use of a phosphorus-containing polymerization catalyst.The process provides poly-2,2'-(m-phenylene)-5,5'-bibenzimidazole of improved color and plugging value, and is further characterized by an inherent viscosity of at least about 0.7 dl/g, and a weight average molecular weight of at least about 100,000.

Abstract: This invention provides a single stage melt polymerization process for the production of an improved type of high molecular weight polybenzimidazole, which involves the use of a tin-containing polymerization catalyst.The process provides poly-2,2'-(m-phenylene)-5,5'-bibenzimidazole of improved color and Plugging Value, and is further characterized by an Inherent Viscosity of at least about 0.5 dl/g, and a weight average molecular weight of at least about 100,000.