Abstract: Stable, gel-free, water-in-oil microdispersions comprising a continuous phase of an oil and an emulsifier and a discontinuous phase of an aqueous solution of a hydroxamated vinyl polymer are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for the production of the above-described microdispersions wherein neutralized hydroxylamide and excess base are reacted with a microdispersion of the vinyl polymer.

Abstract: A partially impregnated preform employs a fiber layer partially impregnated with a resin to form a fiber reinforced resin composite. The fiber layer of the partially impregnated preform is formed of a plurality of parallel oriented tows, each tow formed of a plurality of unidirectional reinforcement fibers. The resin is partially impregnated on one or both faces of the fiber layer. A resin composition for partially impregnating a fiber layer of a preform is also provided. A stack of partially impregnated preforms utilizes a plurality of partially impregnated preforms. The stack of partially impregnated preforms may be cross-ply reinforced by cross-ply stitching the stack of partially impregnated preforms together prior to curing to form a fiber reinforced resin composite upon curing.

Abstract: Mono- and di-arylphosphines are prepared by reacting an aryl compound that has a leaving group attached to a carbon atom of the aromatic ring with phosphine in the presence of a Group VIII metal catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a liquid melamine urea formaldehyde resin that has long term stability. The invention also relates to a liquid MUF resin with a high formaldehyde and melamine content. The invention further relates to a liquid suspension hardener including a catalyst, a thickener, a filler, and water. The invention also relates to a adhesive composition for use in wood bonding that is made by adding a hardener to the resin.

Abstract: Oligomeric compounds and methods of making the compounds having the formula: T&Parenopenst;M—F&Parenclosest;i&Parenopenst;M—F′&Parenclosest;jM  (III) wherein i and j are integers from about 0 to 300 and the sum of i and j is greater than 2, wherein the units F, F′ and T are derived from one or more multi-functional carbonyl compounds of general structure DO—CO—CRaRb—(—CRcRd—)n—NH—(Y)m—CO—OD  (IV) wherein n is an integer from 1 to 15, m is either 0 or 1; Ra, Rb, Rc, and Rd, are each a hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group; Y is CO—(CReRf)p, wherein Re and Rf are each a hydrogen or hydrocarbyl group and p is zero or an integer from 1 to 20 or CO—C6H4—, D is a hydrocarbyl group, and M is a moiety derived from one or more diamino or dihydroxy compounds that contain a 4-aminopiperidine radical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel bisbenzophenones and the use thereof as an ultraviolet light absorber. The presently claimed compounds are particularly useful, either alone or in combination with other additives, including other ultraviolet light absorbers, antioxidants and stabilizers, in stabilizing polymers and other materials from degradation by environmental forces such as actinic radiation (ultraviolet light), oxidation, moisture, atmospheric pollutants and combinations thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymer component having controlled branching, formed from the reaction product of a prepolymer and a chain extender, which prepolymer is itself formed from the reaction product of a mixture of a non-self-associating isocyanate component, a diol component having a molecular weight from about 1500 to 6000 grams/mole and present in an amount greater than about 50% by weight based on the total weight of the prepolymer, and an ion-forming compound, where the chain extender includes an amine-containing compound and is present in an amount sufficient to react with at least about 99% of the isocyanate groups present after the prepolymer has been formed, wherein the controlled branching of the polymer includes at least one of: a hydroxy-functional component having hydroxyl functionality greater than 2.0 and a molecular weight from about 700 to 2000; or a low molecular weight component having more than two hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to para-tertiary alkyl phenyl substituted pyrimidines and triazines and the use thereof to protect against degradation by environmental forces, inclusive of ultraviolet light, actinic radiation, oxidation, moisture, atmospheric pollutants and combinations thereof. The new class of para-tertiary alkyl phenyl substituted pyrimidines and triazines includes two tertiary alkylated phenyl groups, and a resorcinol or substituted resocinol group attached to the triazine or pyrimidine ring. These materials may, under the appropriate circumstances, be bonded to formulations comprising coatings, polymers, resins, organic compounds and the like via reaction of the bondable functionality with the materials of the formulation. A method for stabilizing a material by incorporating such para-tertiary alkyl phenyl substituted pyrimidines and triazines is also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a process for preparing an at least bis-carbamate functional 1,3,5-triazine by contacting an at least diamino-1,3,5-triazine, an acyclic organic carbonate and a base, as well as certain novel compositions producible thereby. Also provided are substantially halogen contamination free crosslinker compositions comprising the products obtainable by the process, and curable compositions based upon these crosslinkers.

Abstract: Compounds and methods of preparing compounds of the formula: RZ—CO—CRaRb—(CRcRd)n—NH—(Y)m—CO—A  (I) wherein n is an integer from 1 to 15, m is either 0 or 1; Ra, Rb, Rc, and Rd are each a hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group; Y is CO—(CReRf)p, wherein Re and Rf are each a hydrogen or hydrocarbyl group and p is zero or an integer from 1 to 20 or CO—C6H4—, wherein the substitution pattern on the phenylene group is an ortho, meta, or para substitution pattern and one or more of the hydrogens of the phenylene group may be substituted by a hydrocarbyl group or a functional group; Z is —O— or —NG—, wherein G is H, C1-C12 alkyl or the radical R; wherein R is wherein R1 is hydrogen, C1-C18 alkyl, O, OH, CH2CN, C1-C18 alkoxy, C1-C18 hydroxyalkoxy, C5-C12 cycloalkoxy, C5-C12 hydroxycycloalkoxy, C3-C6 alkenyl, C1-C18 alkynyl, C7-C9 phenylalkyl, unsubstituted or substituted on the phenyl with 1, 2 or 3 C1-C4 alkyl

Abstract: It has been now surprisingly discovered after extensive research that 2-halo-4,6-bisaryl-1,3,5-triazine can be prepared with unprecedented selectivity, efficiency, mild conditions, and in high yield by the reaction of cyanuric halide with aromatics in the presence of at least one Lewis acid and at least one reaction promoter. This reaction is also unprecedently general as a variety of aromatics can be used to produce a wide selection of 2-halo-4,6-bisaryl-1,3,5-triazines. The novel approach includes the use of the reaction promoters in combination with at least one Lewis acid under certain reaction conditions to promote the formation of 2-halo-4,6-bisaryl-1,3,5-triazine compounds from cyanuric halide. Preferably, the Lewis acids and reaction promoters are combined to form a complex. 2-Halo-4,6-bisaryl-1,3,5-triazines are key intermediates for making 2-(2-oxyaryl)-4,6-bisaryl-1,3,5-triazine class of UV absorbers.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to an aqueous primer for use on metal surfaces to which a composite or a metal adherend is bonded. The primer composition includes an aqueous dispersion of: (a) at least one thermosetting resin curable at an elevated temperature; (b) at least one organosilane, each said organosilane containing at least ore hydrolyzable group; and (c) a curing agent. The aqueous primer composition contains substantially no volatile organic solvent, is environmentally superior to solvent-based primers, is storage stable, exhibits excellent solvent resistance and performs without loss of physical properties.

Abstract: Stable highly active supported copper based catalysts of copper oxide or elemental copper crystallites supported on mechanically stable aluminum oxide are disclosed. These catalysts are characterized by high surface area, small copper crystallite size, and high metal loading. The average crystallite size of the copper compound is from about 20 to about 300 Å, the copper loading is from about 10 to about 35 weight percent, the average particle diameter is from about 0.1 mm to about 10 mm, and the total surface area is from about 20 to about 400 square meters per gram. The catalysts are useful for hydration of nitrites to amides, especially hydration of acrylonitrile to acrylamide. The catalysts are distinguished by high mechanical stability, extended lifetime, and excellent resistance to hydration and copper leaching.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing acid amides, including isocyanate-functional 1,3,5-triazines and isocyanate-based 1,3,5 triazine derivatives, from the reaction of (Si, Ge or Sn substituted amino)-1,3,5 triazines and acid halides.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a polymer composition comprising at least one aromatic or a mixture thereof, the process comprising: i) obtaining a reaction mixture comprising polymer precursors in a first fluid boiling in excess of 100 C.; ii) subjecting the reaction mixture to a first elevated temperature in excess of 100 C. to generate the alkali metal salts of polymer precursors and the polymer reaction products thereof; and iii) subjecting the reaction product mixture to at least a second temperature and isolating the reaction product in the form of a polymer composition which is substantially insoluble in a second fluid, form the first fluid which is substantially soluble in the second fluid, by contacting with an amount of second fluid; wherein the process is conducted in substantial absence of an effective amount of an azeotrope; novel intermediates thereof, polymer composition obtained thereby; resin formulation thereof; method for manufacture of composites thereof, and uses thereof.

Abstract: Oligomeric compounds and methods of making the compound having the formula: wherein i, j, k, and l are integers from about 0 to 300 and the sum of i, j, k, and l is greater than 2, wherein the units F, F′ and T are derived from one or more multi-functional carbonyl compounds of general structure DO—CO—CRaRb—(—CRcCRd—)n—NH—(Y)m—CO—OD  (IV) wherein n is an integer from 1 to 15, m is either 0 or 1; Ra, Rb, Rc, and Rd, are each a hydrogen or a hydrocarbyl group; Y is CO—(CReRf)p, wherein Re and Rf are each a hydrogen or hydrocarbyl group and p is zero or an integer from 1 to 20 or CO—C6H4—, wherein the substitution pattern on the phenylene group is an ortho, meta, or para substitution pattern, and one or more of the hydrogens of the phenylene group may be substituted by a hydrocarbyl group or a functional group; and D is a hydrocarbyl group and the units E, E′ and S are derived from one or more 1-sub

Abstract: Collector compositions of a mixture of a C6 to C22 fatty hydroxamic acid and an oil for use in a method for the removal of impurities from mineral ores by the froth flotation method. The collectors are prepared by reacting an ester of a C6 to C22 fatty acid with a hydroxylamine salt and a base in the presence of an oil and water to produce an alkyl hydroxamate salt; acidifying the alkyl hydroxamate salt, forming an organic layer and an aqueous layer, wherein the organic layer contains a C6 to C22 fatty hydroxamic acid substantially free of starting esters and hydrolysis and transesterification products of the ester; and separating the organic layer from the aqueous layer to provide a collector composition of the C6 to C22 fatty hydroxamic acid and the oil.

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: The invention provides a method of forming a void-free laminate, comprising the steps of: (a) enclosing a partially impregnated prepreg in a vacuum envelope, said partially impregnated prepreg comprising a fiber layer partially impregnated with a resin composition; and (b) heating said partially impregnated prepreg under vacuum to withdraw air present in said partially impregnated prepreg and to cause said resin composition (i) to fully infuse into said fiber layer and (ii) to cure thereby forming said void-free laminate. The present invention further provides novel combinations of modified epoxy resins that may be employed with the methods disclosed. The void-free laminates may be utilized for the manufacture of parts for the aerospace and aircraft industries.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a new class of benzocycle-substituted pyrimidines and triazines and the use thereof to protect coatings, polymers and organic compounds against degradation by environmental forces, inclusive of ultraviolet light, actinic radiation, oxidation, moisture, atmospheric pollutants and combinations thereof. The new class of benzocycle-substituted pyrimidines and triazines comprises a benzocycle attached to the triazine or pyrimidine ring, and preferably an additional aryl ring containing a hydroxyl group, either free or blocked to form a latent stabilizer, ortho- to the point of attachment to the triazine or pyrimidine ring.