Abstract: Alloys of polycycloolefin polymers are produced by dissolving an ethylene-based functional polymer in at least one polycycloolefin monomer and polymerizing the mixture. Various polycycloolefin catalysts can be utilized. Often it is desirable to utilize bulk polymerization including reaction injection molding (RIM), liquid injection molding (LIM), reinforced reaction injection molding (RRIM), resin transfer molding (RTM), and the like. The alloys have improved properties such as impact strength, solvent resistance, as well as improved thermal aging properties such as retention of impact strength.

Abstract: A chlorinated polyvinyl chloride/polycarbonate blend is prepared utilizing a conventional vinyl impact modifier such as methyl methacrylate-butadiene-styrene (MBS) copolymer as a compatibilizing agent. The blend has good thermomechanical properties such as good dimensional stability under heat, good impact resistance, and improved processability. The chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonate, and impact modifier are simultaneously mixed or, alternatively, a preblend of the polycarbonate and the conventional impact modifier is made to which the CPVC is subsequently added and blended.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions and articles comprise immiscible thermoplastic polymer components and reinforcing fibers. The immiscible thermoplastic polymer components and the fibers are blended together under high shear conditions. The molding composition generally contains at least two phases and has an extremely smooth and fiber-free surface. Generally, very good physical properties are obtained such as high impact resistance, high heat distortion temperatures, high tensile modulus, high flex modulus, and the like. A desired blend of thermoplastic components is thermoplastic polyurethane and polyethyleneterephthalate with glass fibers.

Abstract: A latex system can be made from a combination of acids in a base monomer wherein methylenesuccinic acid is used with at least one other monocarboxylic acid.The latex system provides a high pH latex that can be used to treat fiber substrates or alternatively can be blended with other latexes to form coatings.

Abstract: Oxidation of fully dense rare earth magnets is reduced when a passivating agent such as an oxidation resistant composition or corrosion inhibitor or combinations thereof, is coated thereon. The oxidation resistant composition is a binary or a ternary composition made from (a) at least one amino containing silane compound such as an aminosilane or a polyaminosilane, or (b) at least one epoxy resin, or (c) an epoxy silane compound, or all three such compounds. The oxidation resistant composition, the corrosion inhibitor, or combinations thereof, passivate the surface of the fully dense rare earth magnets and generally form a highly concentrated coating on the surface thereof. Antidegradants are optionally utilized to improve the performance of the fully dense rare earth magnets with regard to improved oxidation resistant properties and generally include organic phosphorus compounds and/or alcohols.

Abstract: A magnetic coating formulation is composed principally of magnetic particles and a binder. At least a portion of the binder is a polyurethane resin synthesized from a reactant mixture of specific phosphorus compound, epoxy compound, isocyanate compound and polyfunctional hydroxy compounds. The reactant mixture may optionally contain a chain extender. The polyurethane resin contains one phosphoric acid group or one residual group derived from phosphoric acid per 3,000-200,000 number average molecular weight of the polyurethane resin, and has a number average molecular weight of 4,000-150,000. A magnetic recording medium with a magnetic coating layer formed from the magnetic coating formulation is also disclosed. The magnetic coating layer features not only excellent dispersion of magnetic particles, in other words, excellent magnetic characteristics but also superb durability.

Abstract: A magnetic coating formulation is composed principally of magnetic particles and a binder. At least a portion of the binder is a polyurethane resin synthesized from a reactant mixture of specific phosphorus compound, epoxy compound, isocyanate compound and polyfunctional hydroxy compounds. The reactant mixture may optionally contain a chain extender. The polyurethane resin contains one phosphoric acid group or one residual group derived from phosphoric acid per 3,000-200,000 number average molecular weight of the polyurethane resin, and has a number average molecular weight of 4,000-150,000. A magnetic recording medium with a magnetic coating layer formed from the magnetic coating formulation is also disclosed. The magnetic coating layer features not only excellent dispersion of magnetic particles, in other words, excellent magnetic characteristics but also superb durability.

Abstract: Curable epoxy resins are toughened with statistical monofunctional carboxyl, amine or epoxy-terminated reactive polymers and have low viscosities before cure thereby making them useful in a wide range of applications. The cured epoxy resin systems which are modified by the statistical monofunctional reactive polymers have physical properties, such as adhesion and elongation, generally equal to or better than those of cured epoxy resin systems modified with statistical difunctional reactive polymers. A process of preparation of the modified epoxy resin systems of the present invention includes admixing an epoxy resin with a statistical monofunctional carboxyl, amine, or epoxy-terminated reactive polymer in the presence of a curing agent and reaction therewith to form the toughened, cured epoxy resin system.

Abstract: The utilization of an air classifier process is effective in separating out fine-sized particles (that is, particles having a size generally less than 75 microns) from a composition of mass produced polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or PVC copolymer resin thereby producing so called normal-sized mass PVC resin particles. Such resultant normal mass PVC resin (fine free) contains very little, if any residual glassy particles and can be utilized for making thermoplastic bottles and other articles requiring low residual vinyl chloride monomer. The removal of the fines also improves the bulk handling characteristics of the normal mass PVC resin. The separated fines constitute a novel blending or extender resin and hence can be utilized in association with a PVC dispersion resin to form a plastisol. The extender resin can also be utilized as a sintering resin, as a drying resin for plasticized dry blends or as an antiblocking resin for PVC compounds.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer polyurethane is made having improved properties such as flexural modulus, flexural strength, and improved melt processability. An unaged polyurethane containing free isocyanate groups is made in situ in a high shear blending apparatus. The unaged polyurethane is typically transferred to another high shear blending apparatus and blended with either an unmodified polyolefin and/or a carbonyl modified polyolefin along with optional but desirable fibers to produce a thermoplastic elastomer polyurethane composition.

Abstract: This invention pertains to the polyurethane composition with hydrophilicity and hydrolysis resistance. The purpose of this invention is achieved by:1) A polyurethane molecule containing at least one acidic hydrophilic group in the molecule which is neutralized with piperidine derivatives and piperazinone derivatives, or2) A mixture containing polyurethane and compounds(s) having at least one acidic hydrophilic group which is neutralized with piperidine derivatives and piperazinone derivatives.The invention polyurethane compositions which have excellent hydrolysis resistance and rupture strength are useful for adhesives, paints, and bonding agents for magnetic recording media.

Abstract: Curable epoxy resins are toughened with statistical monofunctional carboxyl, amine or epoxy terminated reactive polymers and have low viscosities before cure thereby making them useful in a wide range of applications. The cured epoxy resin systems which are modified by the statistical monofunctional reactive polymers have physical properties, such as adhesion and elongation, generally equal to or better than those of cured epoxy resin systems modified with statistical difunctional reactive polymers. A process of preparation for the modified epoxy resin systems of the present invention includes admixing an epoxy resin with a statistical monofunctional carboxyl, amine, or epoxy-terminated reactive polymer in the presence of a curing agent and reaction therewith to form the toughened, cured epoxy resin system.

Abstract: Novel polysiloxane-silazane preceramic polymer compositions are prepared by the controlled hydrolysis polymerization of a trimer or tetramer of a monomer of the structure ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are independently alkyl groups containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c, and R.sup.d are independently alkenyl or alkyl groups containing from 2 to 6 carbon atoms with the proviso that at least one of R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c, or R.sup.d group is an alkenyl group. The polysiloxane-silazane polymers are cured by heat and optionally free radical initiators such as various peroxides. The cured preceramic polymers so formed can be u sed in the pyrolyzed or non-pyrolyzed state as adhesives, coatings, binders, fibers, matrix resins, and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a whitened polymeric blend composition in which the whiteness is achieved by the substitution of from about 0 to about 20 parts per hundred rubber of calcium sulfate for from about 0 to about 20 parts per hundred rubber of titanium dioxide by volume. The invention allows for a reduction of up to 20 percent of the titanium dioxide, while maintaining a brightness of at least 85 as measured on the L scale of the Minolta Chroma Meter test.

Abstract: A thermoplastic multiphase composition is provided which is a melt blend of a functionalized block or graft copolymer and a polyamide. The blend is made from polymers. That is, an elastomeric polymer is blended with a reactive polymer having a functionality which is reactive with the polyamide. This blending occurs under conditions, such as in the presence of free radicals, which lead to the coupling of the elastomeric polymer and the reactive polymer and forms a block or graft copolymer. The graft or block copolymer is then blended with a polyamide. The composition is a multiphase composition wherein the polyamide is generally a continuous phase, and the block or graft copolymer is present in the form of a particulate dispersed phase. The polyamide compositions have a wide range of improved properties such as good low temperature (e.g., minus 40.degree. C.) impact resistance and good high temperature heat deflection (e.g., 65.degree. C.).

Abstract: A continuous passive motion device is provided which imparts a reciprocating spiral motion to one or more fingers of a user. The device can also be adapted for use with a thumb. The motion is achieved by linking a rotary motion of the device to a linear motion with respect to the device of a linear actuator.

Abstract: Peroxide-provided free-radical molecular weight distribution narrowing of polypropylenes in the compounding stage of making conductive polypropylenes yields carbon black filled polypropylenes with improved rheological properties, surface conductivity, appearance, and surface characteristics with mechanical and physical properties similar to prior conductive polypropylenes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic polyurethane compositions rendered flame retardant by the use of derivative free melamine.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyvinyl chloride and polyvinyl chloride type compositions using a titanium dioxide based whitening/opacifying package containing up to about 30 percent by weight of an aluminosilicate composition. In the whitening/opacifying package the aluminosilicate composition acts as a replacement for the same amount by weight of titanium dioxide. The whitening/opacifying package achieves a measure of overall appearance (DE* value), a Yellowness Index, and a percentage of light transmitted (opacity) which are substantially comparable or superior to those achieved by the same weight of pure titanium dioxide.

Abstract: In carrying out an organic chemical reaction, such as the synthesis of a polypetide, it is known to attach a substance to particles of pervious support material and to immerse the particles in a sequence of liquids which serve as reagents, solvents etc. The invention provides a method in which, during at least one stage in a reaction of that kind, a liquid is introduced into a vessel containing particles of support material in such a manner that the immediately preceding liquid is progressively displaced by the incoming liquid. Apparatus for carrying out that method comprises a vessel (1) with upper and lower sintered restraining plates (5 and 6) between which the support material is located. Valves (8 and 11) can be set at will to enable a pump (13) to pump liquid into the vessel from above or below and to recirculate or discharge the liquid.