Abstract: A composition comprising (a1) a polyether polyol, (a2) a polyolefin polyol and (a3) a polyester polyol obtainable by epoxidation of an unsaturated fatty acid ester and subsequent ring-opening reaction with a compound containing active hydrogen, can be used for the preparation of PUR foam which distinguishes by low-temperature flexibility and low dielectric loss and is suitable for filling the gap between the condenser core and the outer composite or porcelain insulator in the manufacture of resin impregnated paper (RIP) bushings.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a curable mixture for use in impregnation of paper bushings comprising a resin mixture of a bisphenol-A-diglycidylether (BADGE) and a bisphenol-F-diglycidylether (BFDGE), methyltetrahydrophthalic anhydride (MTHPA) as hardener, and an accelerator selected from the group consisting of tertiary alkylamine aminoethylalcohols and corresponding ethers thereof as well as paper bushings impregnated with such mixture and uses of such mixture.

Abstract: A curable composition comprising (A) an epoxy resin containing on average more than one epoxy group per molecule; (B) a compound of formula A[—X—CO—CH2—CN]n(1), wherein A is hydrogen or C1-C12 alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more C1-C12 alkoxy groups, C1-C12 alkylcarbonyl groups, C7-C25 arylcarbonyl groups, hydroxyl groups, amino groups, C1-C12 alkylamino groups, C1-C12 dialkylamino groups, cyano groups or halogen atoms, or A is a bivalent aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic, araliphatic or heterocyclic organic radical, X denotes —O—or —NR1—, wherein R1 is hydrogen or C1-C12 alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or more C1-C12 alkoxy groups, C1-C12 alkylcarbonyl groups, C7-C25 arylcarbonyl groups, hydroxyl groups, amino groups, C1-C12 alkylamino groups, C1-C12 dialkylamino groups, cyano groups or halogen atoms, n is 1 or 2; and (C) a protected base in the form of an adduct or salt which is able to release a basic compound upon heating to a temperature greater than 70° C.

Abstract: A curable epoxy system useful in the production of composites capable of being used in various industries, including, for example, the aerospace industry. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a curable epoxy system comprising (i) an epoxy component selected from bisphenol C diglycidyl ether, one or more derivatives of bisphenol C diglycidyl ether, and combinations thereof, and (ii) 9,9-bis(4-amino-3-chlorophenyl)fluorene.

Abstract: Urea-terminated polybutadiene polymers and polybutadiene acrylonitrile copolymers useful as both accelerators and tougheners are disclosed for use in epoxy formulations cured with dicyandiamide. The inventive urea-terminated polymers achieve comparable toughness in cured epoxy formulations when compared to that achieved with traditional polymeric or rubber tougheners with little to no change in glass transition temperature. Viscosity improvement and stability over time are also an advantage. A method of preparation emphasizing aspects of reaction stoichiometry is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an adduct comprising the reaction product of a residual epoxy oligomer product and a reactive compound having at least two reactive hydrogens where the residual epoxy oligomer product was obtained from a process for producing an aromatic epoxy resin. The adduct may be used in a variety of ways, such as a curing agent in a curable system containing a curable resin.

Abstract: A curable system containing a benzoxazine and a benzothiazole sulfenamide. The curable system may be catalyzed at temperatures generally used to cure multifunctional epoxy resins yet exhibits improved pot-life and processing times and provides a cured article that exhibits acceptable thermo mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a curable composition containing a benzoxazine, reactive diluent and a soluble polyimide. The curable composition, upon curing, renders an article having well balanced thermal, chemical and mechanical properties and may be used in a variety of applications, such as in coatings, structural composites and encapsulating systems for electronic and electrical components.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an organic sulfur acid-free composition containing a benzoxazine, phenolic compound and nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound. The organic sulfur acid-free composition, upon curing at temperatures as low as 130°-140° C., renders void free cured articles having well balanced thermal, chemical and mechanical properties. The organic sulfur acid-free composition may be used in a variety of applications, such as in coatings, structural and non-structural composites and encapsulating systems for electronic and electrical components.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a curing agent component for a curable resin which includes a multifunctional polyamide obtained from the reaction of a polyamine and a polycarboxylic acid. The curing agent component may be used as part of a two component curable system for the curing of curable resins including epoxy resins.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to UV resistant multi-component structural adhesive systems that are substantially free of aromatic epoxy resins, Also provided are methods of preparing the multi-component structural adhesive systems and methods of bonding substrates together with such adhesive systems.

Abstract: A method for forming a halogen-free curable composition containing a benzoxazine monomer, at least one epoxy resin, a catalyst, a toughening agent and a solvent. The halogen-free curable composition is especially suited for use in automobile and aerospace applications since the composition, upon curing, produces a composite having a high glass transition temperature.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a halogen-free thermosetting composition including a benzoxazine compound, a monobenzoxazine monomer, and a naphthalene epoxy. The halogen-free thermosetting composition is especially suited for use in aerospace, automobile, rail and marine applications.

Abstract: A system for illumination of a light sensitive medium includes means for patterning each of a plurality of beams using an illumination unit having at least one illumination head, the illumination head including at least two arrays of individually controllable light valves, means for projecting the patterned beams onto the light sensitive medium, means for displacing the light sensitive medium relative to the patterned beams, such that the patterned beams are scanned across the light sensitive medium in a scanning direction, means for directing the patterned beams towards the light sensitive medium by means of lenses arranged such that each lens directs a respective part of a respective patterned beam towards a respective target area on the light sensitive medium, means for spacing the arrays apart in the scanning direction, such that each of the arrays scans the patterned beams across the areas of the light sensitive medium as the light sensitive medium and the at least one illumination head are displaced rel

Abstract: The instant invention relates to boroxine derived compounds, for example tripropargylboroxine, the preparation of said compounds and the use as flame retardant in polymeric resins, in particular in thermosetting polymeric resins.

Abstract: The invention relates to a structural part that has a metal component, a plastic component and a bonding agent system interconnecting the metal component and the plastic component. The invention is characterized in that the bonding agent system consists of a plastic bonding agent or of a plastic bonding agent combined with a primer, the plastic bonding agent being a polyester, a polyurethane or an epoxide that is modified with a diene and/or a polyene. The invention also relates to a method for producing said structural part.

Abstract: Flame retardant compositions are disclosed which comprise (a) at least one particulate material which expands on the application of heat and (b) at least one particulate nano-filler, together with at least one polymer and/or at least one curable monomer or oligomer. The compositions may also contain certain silicon-based materials. Flame-retardant compositions comprising polyorganosiloxanes containing one or more functional groups selected form amino, hydroxyl, methacrylic, acrylic and epoxy groups, are also disclosed.