Abstract: A portable tube cutting apparatus which facilitates smooth even cuts. The apparatus has a frame supporting a movable carriage, a motor driven cutting tool secured to the carriage, and vise-like fasteners for supporting the frame from a stationary object, such as the tube which is to be cut. A pair of spaced parallel rods, secured to the frame, pass through a pair of corresponding cylindrically bored guides attached to the carriage to restrict movement of the carriage to a linear path which passes through the tube which is to be cut while the apparatus is being used. A rack and pinion arrangement operably connected to a lever is preferably provided for smoothly advancing the carriage toward the tube.

Abstract: A flame retardant styrene composition that has improved impact strength is provided while maintaining heat deflection temperature and flexural modulus. The impact strength is improved through the use of a styrene butadiene block copolymer compatibilizing agent. In a preferred embodiment, the use of a brominated diphenyl oxide as a flame retardant is avoided.

Abstract: Aromatic mono-, di-, or trihydroxy compounds are used alone or containing peel strength-improving additives, in association with a polyurethane adhesive, for adhering a polyurethane-coated nylon fabric to another polyurethane-coated nylon fabric to form a polyurethane-coated nylon composite, and for adhering a nylon fabric coated with an aluminum flake-containing polyurethane to a polyurethane-coated nylon fabric. Additionally, aromatic mono-, di-, or trihydroxy compounds are utilized in association with a polyurethane adhesive for forming a lamina composition comprising a polyurethane film adhered to a nylon fabric.

Abstract: High amounts of silicon dioxide are readily incorporated into an emulsion polymerized elastomer by mixing an aqueous dispersion of silicon dioxide with a latex of the emulsion polymer and subsequently spray drying the mixture. Free flowing, fine-size (e.g., less than 500 micrometers) particles are produced with generally complete incorporation of silicon dioxide. The presence of the silicon dioxide permits rubbers with low gel and/or low Mooney viscosity to be spray dried whereas previously this could not be accomplished. Compared to conventional means of adding a silica to a bale rubber, the above powdered masterbatch gives shorter mixing times with lower power consumption with improved physical properties, such as tensile strength.

Abstract: A compatible alloy of a polyester, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and a polycarbonate containing effective amounts of a polyester compatibilization agent and a polycarbonate compatibilization agent does not show any apparent phase separation according to Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) micrographs. The PET compatibilization agent is a multiphase polymer desirably with a flexible polymer core and a functional polymer shell. The polycarbonate compatibilization agent is also a multiphase polymer desirably with a flexible polymer core and a functional polymer shell. Optionally, a polymer can be utilized which is non-compatible with the alloy, such as an immiscible polyester, e.g., polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). In other words, an incompatible polyester can be utilized along with a compatible alloy polyester.The alloy is thermoplastic and can contain various fillers as well as various reinforcing fibers such as fiberglass.

Abstract: A collapsible protective hood connectable to a source of air is suitable for use in clean rooms, for biological, nuclear, or hazardous material protection, and the like. The hood is generally made of a minimum number of panels which are electronically seam fused together without the use of any adhesive. The hood can optionally contain sleeves, optionally be of a long length, and optionally have a long interior flap. The inflatable collar, when inflated, generally supports the weight of the hood on the user's shoulders and preferably contains a plurality of air-breathing holes which provide air to the user. In another embodiment, the collar extends to above the user's head wherein air holes are provided and the slight pressure within the hood maintains it in an inflatable shape. The protective hood is made out of flexible non-woven material or woven material generally in the form of a laminate and can be readily collapsed in generally a flat shape for storage or transportation purposes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition of a halogen-containing resin such as polyvinyl chloride in which the occurrence of a chalking phenomenon by light is prevented by including a specific copper salt.

Abstract: Effective amounts of low molecular weight brominated polystyrenes unexpectedly provide good property retention and yet achieve desired flame retardance, for example, UL-94 VO in high impact polystyrene. In contrast, high molecular weight brominated styrene polymers (degree of polymerization equals 2,000) do not provide good property retention such as impact strength and toughness in high impact polystyrene. The degree of polymerization of the brominated polystyrenes of the present invention is generally from about 3 to about 20 and can have a considerable variation in the amount of halogenation. The high impact polystyrenes blended with the low molecular weight brominated polystyrenes are readily processed by conventional equipment.

Abstract: Effective amounts of low molecular weight brominated polystyrenes unexpectedly provide good property retention and yet achieve desired flame retardance, for example, UL-94 VO in high impact polystyrene. In contrast, high molecular weight brominated styrene polymers (degree of polymerization equals 2,000) do not provide good property retention such as impact strength and toughness in high impact polystyrene. The degree of polymerization of the brominated polystyrenes of the present invention is generally from about 3 to about 20 and can have a considerable variation in the amount of halogenation. The high impact polystyrenes blended with the low molecular weight brominated polystyrenes are readily processed by conventional equipment.

Abstract: Effective amounts of low molecular weight brominated polystyrenes unexpectedly provide good property retention and yet achieve desired flame retardance, for example, UL-94 VO in high impact polystyrene. In contrast, high molecular weight brominated styrene polymers (degree of polymerization equals 2,000) do not provide good property retention such as impact strength and toughness in high impact polystyrene. The degree of polymerization of the brominated polystyrenes of the present invention is generally from about 3 to about 20 and can have a considerable variation in the amount of halogenation. The high impact polystyrenes blended with the low molecular weight brominated polystyrenes are readily processed by conventional equipment.