Abstract: An adhesive composition for bonding optical parts comprising (A) 3 to 60 wt % of an epoxysilane or a hydrolysis/polycondensation product thereof, (B) 5 to 90 wt % of a bisphenol type epoxy resin having a viscosity of 2,000 to 5,000 mPa·s, (C) 5 to 35 wt % of a novolak type epoxy resin, 3 to 30 wt % of a curing agent which is an amine, and water and an alcohol in an amount of 0 to 0.75 time the total number of mols of the hydrolyzable groups or atoms of the epoxysilane. This composition has excellent moisture resistance and heat resistance, suppresses the formation of bubbles during curing, is free from such a defect as opaqueness caused by bubbles and can be used for the assembly and bonding of optical parts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyepoxy-polymer-linked-asphalt having enhanced properties made by reacting a glycidyl-functionalized ethylene copolymer with reactive asphalt, wherein the glycidyl-functionalized ethylene copolymer has a glycidyl-containing comonomer content of 5 weight percent or less and relatively high number average molecular weight characterized by a melt index of 4 grams/10 minutes or less measured in accord with ASTM D1238-65T, Condition E.

Abstract: The invention features a polyamine epoxide adduct, prepared by admixing a source of epoxy group with a polyamine, and allowing the epoxy groups to react with the terminal amino groups of the polyamine so as to form the polyamine epoxy adduct. The polyamine epoxide adduct of the invention can be used as a component for preparing a polyurea polymer, thereby providing the resulting polyurea polymer with improved adhesiveness and greater chemical resistance to acidic conditions. Polyurea polymer coatings prepared from polyamine epoxide adducts demonstrate better chemical resistance and adhesion when applied to substrates than do conventionally prepared polyurea formulations.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an epoxy resin composition which has high flexibility, can be molded to a thin membrane, and can become a noninflammable cured product. The present invention comprises a polyphenol compound obtained by reacting to condense phenol with bischloromethyl biphenyl or bismethoxymethyl biphenyl, removing unreacted phenol and then reacting with BCMB again, wherein the polyphenol compound has a weight-average molecular weight of 3,000 or more as determined by GPC, and using the polyphenol compound as an agent for curing an epoxy resin.

Abstract: Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene-ester compositions having a unique rubber phase morphology are prepared by a continuous mass polymerization process. The compositions have an improved balance between impact and tensile strengths and gloss.

Abstract: A process for preparing polyester resins for powder coatings by using monomers having a low glass transition temperature and silicone compounds comprises (1) condensation reacting silicone compounds with alcohols having at least two hydroxyl groups, (2) reacting resins prepared by the step (1) with acidic compounds in the presence of esterification catalysts, and (3) reacting resins prepared by step (2) with trimellitic anhydride in the presence of catalysts to form polyester resins having an acid value of 30 to 100, a low melting viscosity, a low softening point, excellent storage stability, good heat-resistance and a good appearance.

Abstract: A non-toxic antifouling coating composition containing 50 to 99% by weight as the resin solid content of (A) a reaction-curable silicone resin composition and 1 to 50% by weight a solid content of (B) a silicone resin having an average molecular weight of 250 to 30,000, a viscosity of 20 to 50,000 centistokes and alkoxy group at its molecular terminal, and represented by the general formula (I): ##EQU1## where R is hydrogen atom, alkyl group having 1-10 carbon atoms, aryl group or aralkyl group, R.sup.1 is bivalent aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1-10 carbon atoms, which may be bonded directly or through ether group, ester group or --NH--group, R.sup.2 is lower alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms, X and Y are represented respectively as 0.01.ltoreq.X<4.0, 0.01.ltoreq.Y<4.0 and 0.02.ltoreq.X+Y<4.

Abstract: An elastomer composition is prepared containing a maleated amorphous polypropylene and an elastomer selected from butyl elastomers, crosslinked butyl elastomers, and styrene ethylene butydiene styrene block copolymers.

Abstract: This invention discloses a curing resin composition comprising (a) an organic resin containing no less than 2 alkenyl groups per molecule, and having a number average molecular weight of 500-100,000. (b) an organohydrogen-polysiloxane containing no less than 2 Si--H bonds per molecule, and (c) a platinum catalyst. It is desired that the organic resin of component (a) is at least one type chosen from acrylic, polyester and epoxy. The preferable amount of component (b) is such that there are 0.8-4 hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms per alkenyl group of component (a).

Abstract: Adhesive compositions are made from methacrylate ester monomers, elastomeric polymers having a Tg below -25.degree. C. and which are soluble in the monomers, core-shell polymers which swell in the monomers but do not dissolve therein, and free radical producing catalysts. These adhesive compositions when used in bonded assemblies exhibit a combination of high adhesive bond impact strength and high bulk tensile elongation.

Abstract: A coating composition, useful for finishing automobiles and trucks, in which the film forming binder contains, as reactive binder components, a mixture of a first polymer having at least two reactive anhydride groups and a second polymer or oligomer having at least two reactive epoxy groups, characterized by the second polymer being structured so that the epoxy groups are skewed to have a majority thereof at one end of the polymer.

Abstract: A curing agent for a water borne epoxy resin composition wherein the curing agent is the reaction product of a chemical excess of a polyfunctional epoxide compound and a quaternary ammonium salt in which substantially all of the excess epoxide groups in the reaction product are subsequently consumed in a reaction with a polyamine. A process for preparing the curing agent and a hardenable film forming coating composition containing as essential components, the curing agent, at least one water dispersible epoxy resin and water is also disclosed.

Abstract: A series of oligomeric adducts of diols and diepoxides are disclosed which are precursors of amine resins for use in electrodeposition coatings. The adducts are epoxide-alcohol addition products of a polyaromatic and/or a mono-aromatic diol and a polyaromatic bis-glycidyl ether, and/or a monoaromatic bis-glycidyl ether and/or an alkoxy arylene bis-glycidyl ether, thioether or amine. The coatings which include amine resin, cross linking agent, grind resin and pigment exhibit excellent corrosion resistance.

Abstract: In preparing bioabsorbable polyesters containing glycolic acid unit and/or lactic acid unit by the polymerization of glycolide and/or lactide, compositions comprising polyester-silicone copolymers obtained by conducting polymerization in the presence of silicones and the effect of merely mixing the above bioabsorbable polyesters with certain kind of silicones upon the modification, thereby attaining flexibility in particular, of the bioabsorbable polyesters, are disclosed.

Abstract: A curable component composed of (A) an epoxy resin containing at least 90% by weight of a bisphenol glycidyl ether and (B) an aliphatic polyamine is blended with (C) 1-xylyl-1,3-diphenylbutane, bis(.alpha.-methylbenzyl)xylene, and/or 1-xylyl-1-(3-.alpha.-methylbenzylphenyl)ethane, and (D) a coloring pigment and/or an inorganic filler to form a coating composition adapted to be coated to the inner surface of pipes through which city water passes. The composition is cured to the pipe inner surface to form a film which provides a chlorine take-up of up to 1 ppm from city water flowing in contact with the film.

Abstract: The invention pertains to blends of polymers containing a polyurethane, a polymer having reactive carboxyl moieties and a siloxane crosslinking agent. The polymer is most preferably represented by a terpolymer. The crosslinking agent contains reactive moieties such as hydroxy-, amine-, and epoxy-moieties and has a molecular weight which is preferably in the range of from about 1,500 to 60,000. The crosslinker can be used in relatively low molecular ratios vs. the polymerisable dicarboxylic acid in the polymer. Shaped articles made from the polyblends herein can be processed under high temperature conditions without suffering alterations; the articles so produced show desirable physical properties inclusive of reduced plasticiser migration, reduced fogging and enhanced low-temperature flexibility.

Abstract: A modified block copolymer composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer and a modified block copolymer consisting essentially of a base block copolymer of a monovinyl substituted aromatic hydrocarbon polymer block and an olefin compound polymer block having an ethylenic unsaturation degree not exceeding 20%, the base block copolymer having a molecular unit containing a carboxylic acid group and/or a group derived therefrom grafted thereto. The modified block copolymer composition of the present invention is a resinous composition excellent in impact resistance, adhesion, paint adhesion, weatherability, resistance to thermal deterioration, transparency and gloss or a rubbery or leather-like composition excellent in heat resistance, adrasion resistance, compression set resistance, adhesion, transparency, oil resistance, weatherability and resistance to heat aging.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising(a) a glycidyl ether of phenol novolak and/or cresol novolak,(b) a phenol novolak and/or cresol novolak,(c) an organic solvent, and(d) a silane coupling agent having an aromatic ring and an amino group having active hydrogen in the same molecule;a process for forming a transparent thin film by using a glycidyl ether of phenol novolak and/or cresol novolak and a phenol novolak and/or cresol novolak, which comprises dissolving said materials in an organic solvent, forming a coat and heat curing it to obtain a transparent thin film, wherein the improvement comprises the use of a silane coupling agent having an aromatic ring and an amino group having active hydrogen in the same molecule as additive; andtransparent thin films formed from the above process.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane graft-type polyester is prepared by reacting, in the presence of an effective amount of a hydrosilylation catalyst, a polyester containing at least one alkenyl group and having no unsaturated terminal groups, said polyester having a number average molecular weight of about 500 to about 5,000, and an organopolysiloxane containing one hydrosilyl group. The organopolysiloxane graft-type polyester has excellent compatibility with polyesters and can improve the surface smoothness and hydrophobic property of the polyester when modified therewith.

Abstract: A concentrate comprising a carrier polymer and at least 30%, by weight of the carrier polymer, of at least one modifying agent for a thermoplastic polymer is disclosed. The carrier polymer is a polymer of alpha-olefins having a heat of crystallization of less than 70 J/g and, if the copolymer is an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer, containing at least 18% by weight of vinyl acetate comonomer. The modifying agent is absorbed into the carrier polymer. In embodiments, the modifying agent is a polymerizable monomer. The concentrates provide a versatile method of addition of modifying agents into thermoplastic polymers.