Abstract: Heat-curable resins which are suitable for fabricating carbon fiber prepregs and fiber composites by winding and resin transfer molding contain a bismaleimide, an alkenylphenol and N-vinylpyrrolidone.

Abstract: Low and high density structural RIM compositions are disclosed which have low viscosities. These compositions contain a resin "B-side" component which comprises a hydroxyl-functional tertiary amine polyol.

Abstract: A copolymer based on vinyl acetate and an allyl glycidyl ether capped C.sub.12 -C.sub.30 aliphatic alcohol and their saponified products.

Abstract: A size for carbon fibers and glass fibers comprises an epoxy resin and a polyester with a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic moiety in the molecule.

Abstract: Heat-curable bismaleimide resins containing an aromatic alkenyl compound, preferably o,o'-diallylbisphenol A, and a Lewis acid as an additive for prolonging the pot life at elevated temperatures are suitable for impregnating reinforcing fibers, rovings so impregnated having a prolonged gel time and being usable for fabrication of wound structures.

Abstract: This invention deals with novel copolymers having K values of from 5 to 80 prepared by the radical polymerization of:(A) 20 to 80 weight percent, based on the total weight of (A) and (B), of at least one olefinic unsaturated polyoxyalkylene alcohol adduct or a polyester alcohol adduct;(B) 80 to 20 weight percent, based on the total weight of (A) and (B), of at least one vinyl monomer selected from the group consisting of N-vinylformamide, N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-vinyl-piperidone, N-vinyl-2-caprolactam, N-vinylimidazole, N-vinyl-2-ethylene-urea and N-vinyl-2-propylene-urea;(C) 0.05 to 40 parts by weight of glycidyl acrylate and/or glycidyl methacrylate;(D) 0 to 10 parts by weight of at least one .alpha.,.beta.-monoolefinic unsaturated acid; and(E) 0 to 30 parts by weight of at least one olefinic unsaturated carboxylic acid amide and or carboxylic acid ester and/or styrene;whereby the parts by weight of (C), (D) and (E) are each based on 100 parts by weight of monomers (A) and (B).

Abstract: Ester group-containing dihydroxy compounds of reduced reactivity for use in polyurethane chemistry have the formula I ##STR1## where R is linear or branched alkylene of from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene of from 5 to 10 carbon atoms or polyoxyalkylene of from 2 to 50 oxyalkylene groups in a random or blockwise arrangement and having from 2 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkylene radical, and are prepared by transesterification of alkyl hydroxypivalates with alkanediols, cycloalkanediols or polyoxyalkylene glycols.

Abstract: The present invention deals with textured, molded articles having multiple sheet layers, comprising:a) an outer coating layer;b) a middle layer of a urethane and/or urea group containing film prepared from a heat curable composition storage stable at room temperature; andc) a backing layer of non-cellular or cellular polyurethane which optionally can contain an insert and/or reinforcing material.Moreover, the invention deals with a process for the preparation of said polyurethane molded articles and their use.

Abstract: Polyurethane systems are disclosed utilizing polyvinyl acetate/allyl alcohol random copolymers to produce rigid polyurethane foams and a process for producing the same. The resulting foams exhibit improved K-factors, utilized reduced amounts of fluorocarbons as blowing agents, and maintained insulating properties when formulated with increased amounts of water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transparent essentially non-cellular polyurethane casting compositions that are sterilizable with superheated steam which are prepared by reacting:(A) modified diphenylmethane diisocyanates (A) liquid at 23.degree. C. obtained by reacting(A1) 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate or(A2) 2,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate or(A3) a diphenylmethane diisocyanate mixture with(A4) at least one polyoxypropylene polyol and/or(A5) at least one polyoxypropylene polyoxyethylene polyol containing 1 to 80 weight percent of ethylene oxide units whereby (A4) and (A5) have a functionality of 4 to 8 and a hydroxyl number of 150 to 500 and are obtained while using sucrose and/or preferably sorbitol as initiator molecules(A6) a mixture of (A4) and/or (A5) and at least one polyoxypropylene polyol and/or polyoxyethylene polyol initiated with glycerine and/or trimethylolpropane in a NCO:OH group ratio of 2.

Abstract: A process for preparing non-planar thermoplastic fiber reinforced composites utilizes drapeable thermoplastic impregnated fiber reinforced prepregs in a pressure thermoforming process employing but one diaphragm. The single diaphragm when initially used is flat, but becomes deformed, following its first use, to the shape of the finished part. The diaphragm thus deformed may be repeatedly used as it will still fit over the prepreg layup.

Abstract: Toughened bismaleimide resin systems capable of preparing carbon fiber reinforced composites having compression after impact strengths of greater than 40 Ksi are prepared from bismaleimide matrix resin systems containing a member of a limited set of soluble thermoplastic polyimides in particulate form.

Abstract: A curable impact modified epoxy resin mixture suitable for producing high performance composites is composed ofA. an aromatic epoxy compound,B. an amine type curing agent,C. from 10 to 40% by weight of an aromatic thermoplastic oligomer which contains reactive groups, preferably a polyether sulfone, andD. from 0.1 to 10% by weight of a high molecular weight emulsifier, preferably a phenoxy resin, an epoxy resin or a thermoplastic copolymer, which is compatible not only with the epoxy compound A but also with oligomer C.

Abstract: Chain extended tougheners derived from the reaction of a propenylphenol, a di- or polyphenol, and an epoxy resin may be used to increase the toughness of bismaleimide resin systems.

Abstract: Heat-curable bismaleimide resins contain a bismaleimide and a heterocyclic comonomer having terminal alkenyl or alkenyloxy groups. A preferred comonomer is 2,6-bis-(2-propenylphenoxy)-pyridine. The bismaleimide resins are suitable for the production of high performance composites.

Abstract: Bismaleimide-containing resin systems suitable for preparing structural adhesives and prepregs having superior tack and drape are disclosed. These resin systems, which have improved uniformity and superior resistance to microcracking, contain finely dispersed bismaleimide particles, and are produced by slurry mixing bismaleimide component(s) with one or more liquid comonomers.

Abstract: A heat-curable resin mixture comprises(A) a polyfunctional aromatic cyanic ester,(B) a monofunctional aromatic cyanic ester,(C) a thermoplastic polymer,(D) an optional bismaleimide,(E) an optional epoxy resin.

Abstract: Novel phenol compounds of the general formula ##STR1## where X is a sulfone group or contains a sulfone group, are suitable for the preparation of epoxy resins, vinyl ester resins, bismaleimide resins and cyanate resins.

Abstract: Toughened heat-curable bismaleimide resin systems which contain alkenylphenoxy-terminated polysiloxane modifiers and compatibilizing agents. Cured resin systems exhibit increased toughness without a concomitant decrease in thermal stability at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A molded flexible polyurethane composition having improved polycarbonate compatibility comprising an organic polyisocyanate, a polyol and reactive tertiary amine catalyst. This catalyst contains at least one active hydrogen and/or hydroxyl group in its structure. Another embodiment of this invention relates to a molded flexible polyurethane composition having improved polycarbonate compatibility comprising an organic polyisocyanate, a polyol, a non-reactive tertiary amine catalyst and, an amine scavenger composition which may or may not also contain reactive tertiary amine catalysts. Also disclosed are processes for making said molded flexible polyurethane compositions having improved polycarbonate compatibility.