Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of foundry cores and molds by mixing a filler and a casting resin mixture and then curing the resultant mixture. The casting resin mixture is made from (a) 25 to 99.9% of at least one organic polyisocyanate, (b) 0.1 to 50% of at least one organic compound containing at least two epoxide groups, and (c) up to 50% of a polyhydroxyl compound, the quantities being based on the total quantity of resin.

Abstract: Polyamines containing primary amino groups are made by hydrolyzing an isocyanate with water in the presence of a solvent which is a carboxylic acid amide. The solvent must be used in a quantity of at least 10% by weight solvent based on 100% by weight of isocyanate. The weight ratio of solvent to water must be from 3 to 200. A homogeneous phase is maintained during the hydrolysis which is carried out at temperatures of from 20.degree. to 210.degree. C. A not incorporable basic and/or metal catalyst particularly alkali metal hydroxides may be employed. The polyamines produced by this process are particularly useful for the production of polyurethanes.

Abstract: Thermoplastic moulding compounds containingA. 5 to 99 parts by weight of aromatic, high deflection temperature poly(ether sulphone),B. 5 to 95 parts by weight of alpha-methylstyrene polymer andC. 1 to 95 parts by weight of graft polymer of resin-forming monomers on a rubber,a process for their production and their use for the production of mouldings.