Abstract: Condensation products of aniline, a phenol or alkylated phenol and an aldehyde, especially formaldehyde, may be used as tackifiers and aging retardants for rubber, especially natural rubber.

Abstract: A thermosettable polyaminoester composition useful as a plastic, coating, resin modifier, and elastomer is provided. The thermosettable polyaminoester is formed by reacting one or more acrylic or methacrylic terminated polyalkylene maleate or fumarate oligomers with one or more polyamines and optionally with one or more alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The composition is especially useful in the RIM process.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising a mixture and/or a preliminary reaction product of (a) polyfunctional cyanate ester, prepolymer of the cyanate ester, or coprepolymer of the cyanate ester and an amine, and (b) acrylic epoxy esters, methacrylic epoxy esters, prepolymers of acrylic epoxy esters, prepolymers methacrylic epoxy esters, coprepolymers of acrylic epoxy esters and methacrylic epoxy esters and mixtures thereof, and a curable resin composition comprising a mixture or a preliminary reaction product of above component (a), above component (b) and (c) a polyfunctional maleimide, prepolymer of the maleimide or coprepolymer of the maleimide and an amine are disclosed. Cured resin having excellent impact-resistance, adhesive power, heat-resistance and chemical resistance can be prepared from the compositions.

Abstract: An aromatic polyester amide is produced by reacting hydroxyphenyl-aminophenyl-propane with aromatic dicarboxylic acid dihalide in the presence of an inert organic solvent, and bringing the organic solvent phase containing the mixture of the reaction products of the above reaction into contact with an aqueous phase containing an acid-acceptor, whereby completing polycondensation reaction. In order to control the dissolution of water into the organic solvent phase while maintaining an adequate level of miscibility between the organic solvent phase and the aqueous phase, a neutral salt of inorganic electrolyte, such as sodium chloride, is added to the aqueous phase containing the acid-acceptor.

Abstract: Modified resorcinol polymers are prepared by mixing acid or base with liquid phenol-resorcinol resin, permitting the mixture to stand for a period of at least about 48 hours followed by separation of an aqueous solution from the resin to recover the resorcinol polymer. The modified resorcinol has improved physical characteristics when employed in molding compositions, coating compositions and the like.

Abstract: A photo-curable resin composition is disclosed comprising (i) a mixture and/or a preliminary reaction product of (a) at least one cyanate compound selected from the group consisting of polyfunctional cyanate esters, prepolymers of the cyanate esters, coprepolymers of the cyanate esters and an amine and mixtures thereof, (b) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of monomers having at least one olefinically double bond prepolymers of the monomers, liquid rubbers having one or more acryloyl or methacryloyl groups and mixtures thereof and optionally (c) at least one maleimide compound selected from the group consisting of polyfunctional maleimides, prepolymers of the maleimides, coprepolymers of the maleimides and an amine and mixtures thereof and (ii) a photo polymerization initiator or a photo sensitizer.

Abstract: Anionic copolymers of lactams and aliphatic polycarbonates having urethane and carboxylic acid ester groups, preferably having recurring structural units of the formula:--NH--CO--O--Y--O--CO--(CR.sub.2).sub.n --whereinR represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl;n represents an integer of from 2 to 13;Y represents the residue of an alcohol of the following formula:HO--X--OH,whereinX represents an open-chain, cyclic or mixed open-chain-cyclic alkylene radical having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms which is optionally substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl and optionally interrupted by from 1 to 3 oxygen atoms, or a polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight up to 10,000 or an alkoxylation product of bifunctional phenols.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising (i) a catalytic composite comprising a peroxide and other catalytic component and (ii) a mixture or a preliminary reaction product of (a) a polyfunctional cyanate ester, prepolymer of the cyanate ester or coprepolymer of the cyanate ester and an amine and (b) a polyfunctional maleimide, prepolymer of the maleimide or coprepolymer of the maleimide and an amine and optionally (c) other component is disclosed. The composition cures rapidly at a low temperature and is preferable from view point of quantity production and workability. The composition is excellent in respect of adhering property, heat-resistance, moisture-resistance and chemical-resistance, and is useful for preparing laminated products, molded products, paint, powder paint, adhesive or varnish.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising a mixture and/or a preliminary reaction product of (a) at least one cyanate compound selected from the group consisting of polyfunctional cyanate esters, prepolymers of said cyanate esters, coprepolymers of said cyanate esters and an amine and mixtures thereof, (b) at least one polyisocyanate compound selected from the group consisting of polyisocyanates, prepolymers of said polyisocyanates, coprepolymer of said polyisocyanates and an acid anhydride and mixtures thereof and (c) at least one maleimide compound selected from the group consisting of polyfunctional maleimides, prepolymer of said maleimides, coprepolymers of said maleimides and an amine and mixtures thereof is disclosed.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising a mixture and/or a preliminary reaction product of (a) polyfunctional cyanate ester, prepolymer of the cyanate ester, or coprepolymer of the cyanate ester and an amine, (b) acrylic esters, methacrylic esters, prepolymers of acrylic esters, prepolymers methacrylic esters, coprepolymers of acrylic esters and methacrylic esters and mixtures thereof, and (c) a polyfunctional maleimide, prepolymer of the maleimide or coprepolymer of the maleimide and an amine are disclosed. Cured resin having excellent impact-resistance, adhesive power, heat-resistance and chemical-resistance can be prepared from the compositions.

Abstract: A mixture for the preparation of novel cross-linked nitrogen-containing polyadducts, which contains(a) a N-cyanolactam of the formula I or II ##STR1## and (b) a monomeric or oligomeric organic compound having not less than 2 C atoms and not less than 2 hydroxyl groups.The mixture, with or without addition of a monohydroxy compound, can be used as a casting resin or adhesive, or for the production of foams or coatings.The symbols in the formula are all as defined in claim 1.

Abstract: Articulated p-benzobisoxazole and p-benzobisthiazole polymers which contain a limited number of 3,3'-biphenyl or 2,2'-bipyridyl segments are synthesized, with inherent viscosities as high as 14 dl/g being recorded. The 3,3'-biphenyl or 2,2'-bipyridyl segments in the p-benzobisoxazole and p-benzobisthiazole polymers impart flexibility to the polymers without adversely affecting the thermooxidative stability. While the resultant articulated polymers exhibit liquid crystalline behavior in methanesulfonic acid and form strong cast films from that solvent, they also exhibit thermooxidative stability comparable to other p-benzobisthiazole and p-benzobisoxazole polymers. The resultant films are useful for the fabrication of high strength laminates to be used in severe environment structural applications.

Abstract: A melt processable poly(ester-amide) which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase is provided. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention consists essentially of the recurring units (a) p-oxybenzoyl moiety, (b) 2,6-dicarboxynaphthalene moiety, (c) aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage in the polymer, and, optionally, (d) p-dioxyphenyl moiety and (e) other carbocyclic dicarboxyl moiety, in the proportions indicated. Preferably, the aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage is derived from p-aminophenol or p-phenylenediamine. The carbocyclic dicarboxyl moiety is preferably aromatic. The resulting poly(ester-amide) exhibits a melting temperature below approximately 400.degree. C., preferably below approximately 350.degree. C. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention is preferably formed by a melt polymerization technique.

Abstract: A melt processable poly(ester-amide) which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase is provided. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention consists essentially of the recurring units (a) 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl moiety, (b) aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage in the polymer, and, optionally, (c) other aromatic moiety derived from aromatic hydroxyacid, in the proportions indicated. The aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage in the polymer is an amino derivative or a substituted amino derivative of an aromatic carboxylic acid. Preferably, the aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage is derived from p-aminobenzoic acid. The resulting poly(ester-amide) exhibits a melting temperature below approximately 400.degree. C., preferably below approximately 350.degree. C. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention is preferably formed by a melt polymerization technique.

Abstract: A melt processable poly(ester-amide) which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase is provided. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention consists essentially of the recurring units (a) 6-oxy-2-naphthoyl moiety, (b) other aromatic moiety derived from aromatic hydroxyacid, (c) carbocyclic dicarboxyl moiety, (d) aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage in the polymer, and, optionally, (e) dioxyaryl moiety in the proportions indicated. Preferably, the moiety capable of forming an amide linkage is derived from p-aminophenol or p-phenylenediamine. The resulting poly(ester-amide) exhibits a melting temperature below approximately 400.degree. C., preferably below approximately 350.degree. C. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention is preferably formed by a melt polymerization technique.

Abstract: A heat-resistant heterocyclic polymer consisting of units of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1 and X are as defined hereinbelow anda method for producing heat-resistant heterocyclic polymers, consisting in that, at a temperature of 90.degree. to 400.degree. C., there is conducted a reaction of polyfunctional nitrile-containing compounds with polyfunctional isocyanates.The proposed polymers are stable at temperatures from 300.degree. to 350.degree. C. Materials based thereon are capable of retaining their properties at a temperature of up to 400.degree. C. for long periods of time. The method is simple and can be effected without isolation, purification or drying the polymer, which allows combining the process of producing the polymer with that of producing a finished article.

Abstract: A melt processable poly(ester-amide) which is capable of forming an anisotropic melt phase is provided. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention consists essentially of the recurring units (a) dioxyanthraquinone moiety, (b) p-oxybenzoyl moiety, (c) dicarboxyl moiety, as defined, and (d) aromatic moiety capable of forming an amide linkage in the polymer, in the proportions indicated. Preferably, the moiety capable of forming an amide linkage is derived from p-aminophenol or p-phenylenediamine. The resulting poly(ester-amide) exhibits a melting temperature below approximately 400.degree. C., preferably below approximately 350.degree. C. The poly(ester-amide) of the present invention is preferably formed by a melt polymerization technique.

Abstract: A polyphenylene ether copolymer produced by oxidative coupling of 60 to 99.9 mole percent of a phenol with 0.1 to 40 mol percent of an aniline. The inventive copolymer has improved heat resistance, shock resistance, and tensile strength. When used by itself or in a mixture with other polymers, such as polystyrene or ABS resins, the inventive product is useful as an excellent engineering material.

Abstract: There is described photosensitive polymer composition and a polyimide film-coated material made by applying the composition to a support, irradiating with ultraviolet and thereafter heating. The photosensitive polymer composition is prepared by adding a sensitizer to a photosensitive polyamide acid intermediate solution which is obtained by reacting in an inert solvent a first compound comprising 100 to 5% by weight of a photosensitive group-containing diamine and 0 to 95% by weight of a diamine having no photosensitive group, with a second compound comprising at least one compound selected from a tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride and a tricarboxylic acid anhydride monohalide.

Abstract: Novel imide resins are prepared by reacting a mixture of a bisimide of an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid and a monoimide with a dihydrazide of a dicarboxylic acid, preferably in an organic solvent or diluent at elevated temperature for a period of time insufficient to yield an insoluble, infusible, fully cured imide resin. Solutions of the resulting prepolymerization product are stable at room temperature and their viscosity remains substantially unchanged for a prolonged period of time. Fully cured imide resins and articles thereof of a high heat resistance are obtained by heating said prepolymerized imide resin or materials such as fibers, metal wire webs, and others impregnated therewith, if desired, in the presence of curing catalysts, inhibitors, fillers and other materials to curing temperature up to 350.degree. C.

Abstract: Novel addition polymers of dimorpholone compounds and diamines, which contain structural units of the general formula ##STR1## where X and Y may be various conventional organic radicals, are obtained by reacting dimorpholone compounds with diamines. The polymers may be used for modifying plastics, and for textile or paper finishing.

Abstract: A crosslinkable resin composition comprising (A) a polyethylene resin composition containing 0.1 to 10% by weight of a crosslinking agent and (B) a thermosetting resin composition selected from the group consisting of cyanate ester resin compositions, polyester resin compositions and epoxy resin compositions; said crosslinkable resin composition comprising (1) 95 to 5% by weight of the resin composition (A) and 5 to 95% by weight of the resin composition (B) when the resin composition (B) is a cyanate ester resin composition, and (2) 95 to 20% by weight of the resin composition (A) and 5 to 80% by weight of the resin composition (B) when the resin composition (B) is a polyester resin composition or an epoxy resin composition; and a method for producing a laminate using said composition.

Abstract: A method for preparing an aluminum ion-filled polyimide adhesive wherein a meta-oriented aromatic diamine is reacted with an aromatic dianhydride and an aluminum compound in the presence of a water or lower alkanol miscible ether solvent to produce an intermediate polyamic acid; and thereafter converting the polyamic acid to the thermally stable, metal ion-filled polyimide by heating in the temperature range of 300.degree. C. to produce a flexible, high temperature adhesive.

Abstract: High molecular weight processible polymers derived from 2,6- and 2,7-diacids, diols and diamines of 9,10-dihydro-9,10-ethanoanthracenes and various complementary comonomers are prepared. These are converted into rigid, thermally-stable anthraceno polyesters and polyamides by thermal removal of the 9,10-ethano bridge.

Abstract: Meta,para-isopropylidene bisphenol is homopolymerized and copolymerized to produce a variety of high performance thermoplastics having improved processing characteristics. In addition to polycarbonates, there are provided polyesters, polyestercarbonates, polyepoxides, polysulfones, polyetherimides, polyformals, epoxy resins and polycarbonate-polydiorganosiloxane block polymers.

Abstract: Fiber-forming 6T/6I terpolyamides having melting points below 320.degree. C., glass transition temperatures above 115.degree. C. and good thermal stablities are provided. The terpolyamides may be prepared by melt polymerization and melt spun into useful fibers.

Abstract: Meta,para-isopropylidene bisphenol is homopolymerized and copolymerized to produce a variety of high performance thermoplastics having improved processing characteristics. In addition to polycarbonates, there are provided polyesters, polyestercarbonates, polyepoxides, polysulfones, polyetherimides, polyformals, epoxy resins and polycarbonate-polydiorganosiloxane block polymers.

Abstract: Para-ordered aromatic heterocyclic polymers characterized by having p-benzbisoxazole, p-benzbisthiozole or p-benzbisimidazole units and containing diphenoxybenzene structures. The diphenoxybenzene structures function as "swivels" in the polymer chains, imparting flexibility thereto and making it possible to cast strong films from solutions of the polymers.

Abstract: A thermostable heterocyclic polymer constituted by monomer units of the general formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 denote an organic radical having from 2 to 1000 carbon atoms;a radical having 2 to 1000 carbon atoms, containing:1 to 1000 atoms of Si,and/or 1 to 1000 atoms of F,and/or 1 to 1000 atoms of Cl,and/or 1 to 1000 atoms of Br,and/or 1 to 1000 atoms of N,and/or 1 to 1000 atoms of S,and/or 1 to 1000 atoms of P,and/or 1 to 1000 atoms of B,and/or 1 to 1000 atoms of O,R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 being either the same or different;R.sup.3 .dbd.NH, CH.sub.2 ;R.sup.4 is a radical which, with R.sup.3 .dbd.NH, may be ##STR2## while with R.sup.3 .dbd.CH.sub.

Abstract: A process for polymerization of vinyl halide monomers in reactors with interior walls treated with a coating composition to prevent buildup said coating composition comprising a mixture of at least one compound chosen from the group consisting of monomeric aliphatic and aromatic amines, and at least one compound chosen from the group consisting of oxy-group substituted aromatic compounds and quinone type compounds. One embodiment is directed towards low temperature formation of the coating product in the presence of oxygen and on the reactor surface. Another embodiment concerns preforming the coating product and then applying it to the reactor surfaces.

Abstract: Novel thermosetting imide resins are obtained by reacting an N,N'-bisimide of an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid with the hydrazide of an amino acid, preferably in the molar proportion between about 1.1 and about 10.0. The resulting prepolymerization products can also be prepared in organic solvents or diluents. By heating at atmospheric pressure or under pressure to a temperature between about 100.degree. C. and about 350.degree. C. and preferably between about 160.degree. C. and 260.degree. C., if desired, in the presence of curing catalysts or inhibitors, the prepolymerization products are cured and hardened to substantially insoluble, infusible, highly cross-linked imide resins of superior stability at high temperatures. Solutions of the prepolymerization products have the advantage that they are stable at room temperature for an almost unlimited period of time without any substantial increase in their viscosity.

Abstract: Novel imide resins are prepared by reacting a bisimide of an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid with a dihydrazide of a dicarboxylic acid, preferably in an organic solvent or diluent at elevated temperature for a period of time insufficient to yield an insoluble, infusible, fully cured imide resin. Solutions of the resulting prepolymerization product are stable at room temperature and their viscosity remains substantially unchanged for a prolonged period of time. Fully cured imide resins and articles thereof of a high heat resistance are obtained by heating said prepolymerized imide resin or materials such as fibers, metal wire webs, and others impregnated therewith, if desired, in the presence of curing catalysts, inhibitors, fillers, and other materials, to curing temperature up to 350.degree. C.

Abstract: Polymeric binders for plastic bonded explosives. The binders are prepared om polyfunctional ortho-nitrophenols and polyisocyanates. The binders will reversibly dissociate when subjected to temperatures the range of from 100.degree. to 150.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, substantially insoluble and infusible plastics which are cross-linked by way of triazine rings and, optionally, by way of tri-substituted bis-oxymethylene urea groups or urethane groups.

Abstract: There is provided a process for improving the color of resinous compositions consisting of, or including, polyphenylene ether resins by contacting such resins with an amine. The process is carried out generally at elevated temperatures and pressures with either a primary, secondary or tertiary amine.

Abstract: A polybenzimidazole having a polymer chain with the following repeating unit: ##STR1## R.sub.2 is a divalent carbon ring with the linkage to an adjacent repeating unit through adjacent carbon atoms of the ring. Such polybenzimidazoles are formed by the condensation of (a) a substitute carbon ring compound, having at least one dicarboxylic anhydride or its equivalent substituted at adjacent carbon atoms and (b) an organic tetraamine of the following formula: ##STR2## Polybenzimidazoles of the foregoing type may be formed by the use of a tetracarboxylic dianhydride in the condensation reaction. These cross-linked polymers are characterized by minimal softening or burning at high temperature.

Abstract: Fluorocarbon ether bibenzoxazole oligomers having reactive terminal acetylenic groups which make it possible to thermally cure the oligomers without the evolution of volatiles to rubbery vulcanizates exhibiting high thermooxidative stability and low temperature flexibility, properties that render the materials suitable for various aerospace applications such as for seals and sealants.

Abstract: Thermooxidatively and hydrolytically stable perfluoroalkylene ether bibenzoxazole polymers containing hydrocarbon cure sites are synthesized by the polycondensation of a fluorocarbon bis(o-aminophenol) containing a hydrocarbon moiety and a perfluoroalkylene ether diimidate or dithioimidate ester. The polymers are readily curable to elastomers that are resistant to hydrolysis over a wide use-temperature range. Thus, the polymers are especially suitable for use in aerospace applications where extreme environments are encountered. In particular, the polymers are useful as seals, sealants, and the like.

Abstract: An aromatic urethane of high quality and excellent heat stability can be produced in high yield by reacting an aromatic nitro compound, a hydroxyl group-containing organic compound and carbon monoxide in the presence of a catalytic system composed of (1) palladium, ruthenium, rhodium or a compound thereof, (2) a Lewis acid, and (3) ammonia. The use of such catalytic system can suppress undesirable side reactions to a satisfactory extent and ensures the reaction to proceed without causing any corrosion of a stainless steel reactor. If necessary, water may be added to the reaction system to increase the reaction velocity, by which the unit cost of the catalyst can be reduced.

Abstract: Compounds having terminal amino groups and being of the general formula ##STR1## wherein z is an integer of 2 to 4, X is oxygen or sulfur and R is a group of the formula--Y--[Ar--B].sub.k (II)wherein k is an integer of 1 to 4,Ar is aromatic,When k = 1, Y is B and when k = 2 to 4 then Y is an akylidene group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms,B represents divalent polyalkylene ether or polyalkylene thioether such as it is obtained by removal of the hydroxyl or mercapto groups from a polyalkylene ether diol or a polyalkylene thioether dithiol of a molecular weight of about 100 to 15000. The compounds are useful to prepare polyureas.

Abstract: Thermooxidatively and hydrolytically stable perfluoroalkylene ether bibenzoxazole polymers having improved viscoelastic properties are synthesized by the polycondensation of perfluoroalkylene ether bis(o-aminophenol) compounds with thioimidate esters derived primarily from tetrafluoroethylene oxide but end-capped with hexafluoropropylene oxide. Based on their lower glass transition temperature, the polymers have a very broad use temperature range which renders them particularly useful under severe environmental conditions encountered in aerospace elastomer applications such as seals and sealants.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising(a) a cyanate ester component selected from the group consisting of polyfunctional aromatic cyanate ester monomers having at least 2 cyanate groups bonded to their aromatic ring, prepolymers of the cyanate esters and prepolymers of the cyanate ester monomers and amines, and(b) a bismaleimide component selected from the group consisting of bismaleimides, bismaleimide prepolymers and prepolymers of the bismaleimides and amines;The weight ratio of the component (a) to (b) being 1:99 to 99:1.

Abstract: Polyarylene polyethers composed of recurring units--O-E-O-E'--where E is the residuum of a dihydric phenol and E' is the residuum of a benzenoid compound having an inert electron withdrawing group ortho or para to the valence bonds and where both E and E' are bonded to the ether oxygens through aromatic carbon atoms. The polyarylene polyethers are prepared by reacting a double alkali metal salt of a dihydric phenol with a dihalobenzenoid compound in the presence of certain sulfoxide or sulfone solvents under substantially anhydrous conditions.

Abstract: Polysulfoneimides are provided and a method for making such materials. Aromatic bis(sulfoneanhydrides) are reacted with organic diamines to yield polymers which are useful in high temperature applications.