Abstract: The invention relates to epoxy-terminated polymers and copolymers derived from hydrosilyl-terminated hydrogenated polydienes and polyvinyl aromatics, and a process for preparing these polymers and copolymers. The epoxy-terminated polymers and copolymers are reactive with a variety of polymer functionalities such as carboxyl, hydroxyl, and amino groups to produce copolymers useful as molded articles and as compatibilizers for compositions containing polyesters and polyolefins.

Abstract: This invention relates to a cosmetic film forming composition which is especially useful as a nail coating composition which upon drying forms a film which will adhere to keratin of a nail. More particularly, the present invention relates to cosmetic film forming compositions which consist of aqueous emulsion (A) which comprises a sulfopolyester and a copolymer of vinyl acetate and dialkyl maleate, and aqueous emulsion (B) which comprises an aqueous emulsion of acetoacetoxyethyl alkylacrylate or the reaction product of acetoacetoxyethyl alkylacrylate with a vinylfunctional monomer. These cosmetic film forming compositions are fast drying, have good adhesive properties and are environmentally compatible.

Abstract: This invention relates to a copolyester/polyamide blend having an improved flavor retaining property and clarity. More particularly, the present invention relates to an essentially noncrystalline copolyester containing poly(ethylene terephthalate) units blended with a critical amount of a nonhydroxyfunctional polyamide. The use of a nonhydroxyfunctional polyamide in a critical amount reduces the concentration of acetaldehyde contained in the poly(ethylene terephthalate) copolyester, and thus, improves the storage property, flavor retaining property, and fragrance retaining property of a food or the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyester/polyamide blend having an excellent gas barrier property and an improved flavor retaining property and clarity. More particularly, the present invention relates to a polyethylene terephthalate/low molecular weight polyamide blend having an excellent gas barrier property, in which by reducing the concentration of acetaldehyde contained in the polyester, the storage property of a food or the like and the flavor-retaining property and fragrance retaining property are highly improved without producing haze.

Abstract: This invention relates to poly(1,4-cyclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate) (PCT) compositions with improved crystallization characteristics due to the presence of a high molecular weight aliphatic polyester. Specifically, the invention is directed to PCT compositions containing an aliphatic polyester with a number-average molecular weight of at least 8,000.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing flexible, semi-flexible or rigid polyurethane foam plastics from a polyfunctional isocyanate and a polyhydric compound. More specifically, the invention involves the substitution of some portion of the hydroxy groups on the polyhydric compound with acetoacetate groups. Such substitution reduces the viscosity of the polyhydric resin without effecting the performance properties of the foams. Various substitution levels can be used depending on the desired level of viscosity reduction.

Abstract: This invention relates to a nonionic cold mix emulsion and preparation thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cosmetic composition in the form of a cream preparation which comprises a discontinuous phase dispersed in a continuous phase. The continuous phase contains water, an emulsifier, and at least one oxidizing agent. The discontinuous phase contains salts of fatty acid esters of lactylic acid, saturated monoglycerides and propylene glycol monoesters. The emulsions are particularly suitable as components of oxidizing preparations for the bleaching of hair and for the dying of hair with oxidation hair dyes and hair bleaches.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions containing poly(1,4-cyclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate) (PCT) or copolyesters from terephthalic acid, 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol and ethylene glycol, having improved impact strength at low temperatures due to the presence of an ethylene copolymer which contains repeat units from ethylene and at least 5 mole percent of a free radical polymerizable comonomer selected from the group consisting of vinyl acetate and an alkyl acrylate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyester/polycarbonate blends having improved low temperature impact strength and processability. More particularly, this invention relates to a thermoplastic molding composition containing an aromatic carbonate polymer, a poly(1,4-cyclohexylenedimethylene terephthalate) (PCT) resin, and a copolyester which consists essentially of repeat units from mixtures of isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for the preparation of siloxane-oxyalkylene block copolymer surfactant compositions which utilize a hydrosilylation reaction with a monocarboxylate ester of an alkanediol as the reaction solvent. The reaction solvent need not be removed from the block copolymer, particularly when the block copolymer is used as a surfactant for polyurethane foam formulations. 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate is the preferred reaction solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to coating compositions containing multifunctional acrylate monomers, acrylic monomers and colloidal silica. Silanes are absent from these coating compositions. Transparent, abrasion resistant coatings result from the cure, either by ultraviolet light or electron beam radiation, of these compositions.

Abstract: A hair treating composition for imparting curl retention to hair in which at least one film forming ingredient is applied to the hair in the form of an unfilled moisture cured low strength silicone elastomer. Upon contact with moisture the compositions cure to provide improved style retention, body and shine.

Abstract: A radiation curable protective coating composition is disclosed which contains at least one multifunctional acrylate or methacrylate monomer and colloidal silica dispersed in water or an organic solvent/water mixture. When applied to a substrate and radiation cured, the composition forms a transparent abrasion resistant, weather resistant, ultraviolet light resistant, coating firmly held thereon.

Abstract: Hair care compositions containing a hydrophobic cationic emulsion of a highly branched and crosslinked silicone polymer. The silicone polymer is a polydimethylsiloxane and the silicone emulsions can be formulated into conditioners, styling gels, pump sprays and permanent hair waving products. The compositions are effective in enhancing wet and dry combing and feel of hair.