Abstract: A process for preparing a tris-lactam crosslinking agent, tris-pyrrolidonyl triazine, from N,N',N"-tris(4-chlorobutyryl)melamine by treatment of the chlorobutyryl derivative with a base such as sodium or potassium carbonate to effect intramolecular cyclization to the tris-lactam. A curable composition comprised of tris-pyrrolidonyl triazine as the crosslinking agent and a hydroxyfunctional or aminofunctional material as a resin. Thick films with no pinholes are prepared from the curable compositions using powder coating techniques.

Abstract: A crosslinker composition based on a combination of 1,3,5-tris-(2-carboxyethyl)isocyanurate and a dicarboxylic acid crosslinking agent is provided. Also provided is a curable epoxy composition employing, as the crosslinker component, a combination of 1,3,5-tris-(2-carboxyethyl)isocyanurate and a dicarboxylic acid crosslinking agent, which curable composition finds use, for example, in coating applications.

Abstract: A process for preparing a tris-lactam crosslinking agent, tris-pyrrolidonyl triazine, from N,N',N"-tris(4-chlorobutyryl)melamine by treatment of the chlorobutyryl derivative with a base such as sodium or potassium carbonate to effect intramolecular cyclization to the tris-lactam. A curable composition comprised of tris-pyrrolidonyl triazine as the crosslinking agent and a hydroxyfunctional or aminofunctinoal material as a resin. Thick films with no pinholes are prepared from the curable compositions using powder coating techniques.

Abstract: Described is a liquid, partially alkoxymethylated melamine crosslinker composition having from about 2.6 to about 4.6 moles of combined formaldehyde per mole of melamine, from about 1.4 to about 4.4 moles of alkyl per mole of melamine, from about 1.3 to about 3.4 moles of NH per mole of melamine, a free formaldehyde level of less than about 0.5 weight percent based on 100 percent solids, and an N-methylol level of less than about 6.0 weight percent; processes for its preparation; a low formaldehyde emitting curable composition containing the crosslinker; as well as a method of coating a substrate and substrates so coated.

Abstract: Novel morpholino end-capped polyamino-1,3,5-triazines, methods for their use as light stabilizers for materials which are subject to degradation (for example, by actinic radiation), stabilizer compositions based on these morpholino end-capped polyamino-1,3,5-triazines and methods for their synthesis are herein described.

Abstract: The instant invention involves a process used in preparing fibrous tows which may be formed into polymeric plastic composites. The process involves the steps of (a) forming a carbon fiber tow; (b) forming a thermoplastic polymeric fiber tow; (c) intermixing the two tows; and (d) withdrawing the intermixed tow for further use.

Abstract: Provided are high activity catalysts based upon gamma alumina containing substrates impregnated with one or more catalytically active metals, which catalysts in addition contain a nanocrystalline phase of alumina of a crystallite size at the surface of less than 25 .ANG.. Also provided are processes for preparing such high activity catalysts and various uses thereof.

Abstract: At least bis-imido 1,3,5-triazines and processes of preparing the same are disclosed. Also disclosed are prepolymers having at least bis-imido functionality and curable compositions comprising at least bis-imido 1,3,5-triazines or prepolymers thereof in combination with active hydrogen and/or epoxy functional materials. The at least bis-imido 1,3,5-triazines and prepolymers may be advantageously employed as crosslinking agents which crosslink by a ring opening reaction that eliminates the release of volatile organic compounds.

Abstract: A non-yellowing one-package polyurethane coating composition containing an oxime-blocked polyisocyanate, an isocyanate-reactive material, and an imino-functional amino resin is provided. The coating composition is applied onto an acid-cured base coat and cured. The clear coat produced in this manner has good yellowness resistance and intercoat adhesion.Articles such as multi-layered coated substrates are prepared using the coating method of this invention. The coated substrates typically contain an acid-cured first layer and an adjacent layer derived from a curable composition containing an oxime-blocked polyisocyanate, an isocyanate-reactive material, and an imino-functional amino resin.

Abstract: Thermosetting polymers with high temperature capability for composite and adhesive applications are disclosed. Inhibitors for improving pot life, gel time and storage stability are disclosed. These polymers are ideally suited for adhesives and RTM, resin film infusion, and prepreg methods to make polymer matrix, fiber reinforced composite parts.

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced prepregs with superior tack containing thermosetting resin systems containing particulate, elastomers having a Tg of 25.degree. C. and below, as well as the composites prepared therefrom are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel crosslinker composition based on a combination of 1,3,5-tris-(2-carboxyethyl)isocyanurate and a dicarboxylic acid crosslinking agent is provided. Also provided is a curable epoxy composition employing, as the crosslinker component, a combination of 1,3,5-tris-(2-carboxyethyl)isocyanurate and a dicarboxylic acid crosslinking agent, which curable composition finds use, for example, in coating applications. When cured, these coatings provide hard, durable and resistant films of low gloss.

Abstract: Galvanic degradation under salt spray or salt water conditions in hybrid structures containing a corrosible metal and a conductive fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite is reduced through the addition to the polymer matrix of the composite of an effective amount of an inorganic corrosion/degradation inhibitor.

Abstract: Sulfonimide cure catalysts are used with aminoplast crosslinking agents and resins capable of reacting with aminoplast crosslinking agents to prepare heat curable compositions capable of crosslinking to form coatings and articles. Liquid or solid curable compositions may be prepared. Solid sulfonimide catalysts used in combination with solid glycoluril type crosslinking agents are well suited for powder coating systems containing hydroxy- and carboxy-functional resins.

Abstract: Polymers are stabilized against degradation by the addition of a liquid composition comprising an organic solvent and at least 40% by weight of a triaryl triazine of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X, Y, and Z are each the same or different aromatic carbocyclic radicals, and at least one of X, Y, and Z is substituted by a hydroxy group ortho to the point of attachment to the triazine ring, and at least one of R1 to R9 is an alkoxy radical of the formula, --O-(mixed alkyl) substituted at a point para to the point of attachment to the triazine ring, and the remainder of R1 to R9 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxy, sulfonic, carboxy, halo, haloalkyl, and acylamino; with the proviso that --O-(mixed alkyl) is an alkoxy radical formed from an mixture of isomeric C.sub.6 to C.sub.12 alkyl halides containing at least 10% each of at least three different isomers.

Abstract: Polymers are stabilized against degradation by the addition of a liquid composition comprising an organic solvent and at least 40% by weight of a triaryl triazine of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X, Y, and Z are each the same or different aromatic carbocyclic radicals, and at least one of X, Y, and Z is substituted by a hydroxy group ortho to the point of attachment to the triazine ring, and at least one of R1 to R9 is an alkoxy radical of the formula, --O--(mixed alkyl) substituted at a point para to the point of attachment to the triazine ring, and the remainder of R1 to R9 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxy, sulfonic, carboxy, halo, haloalkyl, and acylamino; with the proviso that --O--(mixed alkyl) is an alkoxy radical formed from an mixture of isomeric C.sub.6 to C.sub.12 alkyl halides containing at least 10% each of at least three different isomers.

Abstract: Polymers are stabilized against degradation by the addition of a liquid composition comprising an organic solvent and at least 40% by weight of a triaryl triazine of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X, Y, and Z are each the same or different aromatic carbocyclic radicals, and at least one of X, Y, and Z is substituted by a hydroxy group ortho to the point of attachment to the triazine ring, and at least one of R1 to R9 is an alkoxy radical of the formula, --O--(mixed alkyl) substituted at a point para to the point of attachment to the triazine ring, and the remainder of R1 to R9 are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxy, sulfonic, carboxy, halo, haloalkyl, and acylamino; with the proviso that --O--(mixed alkyl) is an alkoxy radical formed from an mixture of isomeric C.sub.6 to C.sub.12 alkyl halides containing at least 10% each of at least three different isomers.

Abstract: Provided are hydroxy aryl triazine ultraviolet absorbers of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.19, R.sup.23 and R.sup.25 are independently selected from the group consisting hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, sulfonic, halo, carboxy, haloalkyl and acrylamino;R.sup.20, R.sup.21, R.sup.22 and R.sup.24 are independently selected from the group consisting hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, sulfonic, halo, carboxy, haloalkyl and acrylamino; andthe R moiety of the OR group is a linear, branched aliphatic or cycloaliphatic alkyl moiety containing 6 to 12 carbon atoms and is:(1) substituted by one or more hydroxy groups, or(2) substituted by one or more alkoxy groups of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, the so-substituted moiety being further substituted by one or more hydroxy groups.

Abstract: Heat-curable resin systems containing at least one liquid monomer and one solid component, and which have superior tack and drape, may be prepared by slurry mixing a slurry compatible solid into at least one liquid monomer such that the finished resin system contains the solid as a discontinuous phase having a particle size of less than about 20 .mu.m.

Abstract: An acid cured coating composition containing a hydroxyfunctional acrylic or polyester resin and a 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-tris-carbamate. Also provided is an acid cured coating composition containing a hydroxyfunctional acrylic or polyester resin, a crosslinking agent such as a melamine-formaldehyde or a related aminoresin, and a co-crosslinking agent derived from a triazine tris-carbamate such as 2,4,6-tris-(butoxycarbonylamino)-1,3,5-triazine. Also provided is an improved method of coating using the above coating compositions. The coating compositions described in this invention have lower cure temperatures, lower formaldehyde emissions during cure, and produce films and objects which have superior environmental etch resistance than the conventional melamine-formaldehyde coatings which do not have a triazine tris-carbamate co-crosslinker.