Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition obtained by melt-mixing:(a) 4 to 95% by weight of a polyphenylene ether resin,(b) 4 to 95% by weight of a polyamide,(c) 1 to 50% by weight of a rubbery polymer, and(d) if necessary, 91% by weight or less of a styrene resin (d)[the sum of the (a), (b), (c) and (d) components is 100% by weight] in the presence of 0.001 to 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the (a), (b), (c) and (d) components, of at least one functional group-containing unsaturated compound having at least one group selected from the class consisting of carboxyl group, acid anhydride group, epoxy group, hydroxyl group, amino group and amido group and 0.001 to 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the (a), (b), (c) and (d) components, of a peroxide. This thermoplastic resin composition is excellent in balance of impact strength of thin molded product, moldability and heat resistance.

Abstract: Corrosion inhibiting calcium-containing amorphous precipitated silica is described. The silica is prepared by admixing simultaneously in a reactor aqueous alkali metal silicate, e.g., sodium silicate, acidifying agent, e.g., hydrochloric acid, and a water-soluble source of calcium, e.g., calcium chloride. The product contains from 6 to 9 weight percent calcium (as CaO). The silica product may be incorporated into a coating composition used for corrodible metallic surfaces.

Abstract: A molded product prepared by injection molding a wholly aromatic thermotropic liquid crystal polyester consisting of 4-oxybenzoil moiety, terephthaloyl moiety and 4,4'-dioxydiphenyl ether moiety is characterized in high impact strength, small mechanical anisotropy and excellent resistance to heat. The thermotropic liquid crystal polyester gives, by blending therewith a known thermotropic liquid crystal polyester, a composition which can yield a formed product having a superior strength and a relatively small elastic modulus.

Abstract: A trowelable ablative coating composition is disclosed. The composition comprises an epoxy resin, an amide curing agent, glass microspheres and ground cork. A method for protecting a substrate is also disclosed. The method comprises applying the trowelable ablative coating discussed above to a substrate and curing the coating composition.

Abstract: There is disclosed a bone cement composition comprising (a) a liquid component comprising a monomer of an acrylic ester and (b) a powdered component comprising, based on the weight of the powdered component,(i) from 0 to about 20 percent of a methyl methacrylate homopolymer,(ii) from about 30 to about 60 percent of a methyl methacrylate-styrene copolymer, and(iii) from about 30 to about 60 percent of a methyl methacrylate-butyl methacrylate copolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyester molding composition containing a reinforcing material and a halogenated flame retardant, the polyester containing repeat units from terephthalic acid and 1,4-cyclohexane-dimethanol, the composition further comprising an additive system which enhances the flame retardancy thereof without detrimental loss of mechanical properties, said composition characterized as having a heat deflection temperature of greater than 250.degree. C., a tensile strength of greater than 16,000 psi, a flexural strength of greater than 21,500 psi and a notched Izod impact strength of greater than 1.5.

Abstract: Curable compositions, especially suitable for use as adhesives, contain(A) an anaerobically polymerizable mixture which is stable in oxygen but polymerizes when oxygen is excluded, comprising(i) a free radical polymerizable compound, such as an acrylate or methacrylate ester,(ii) an organic free radical initiator, such as a peroxide or hydroperoxide, and(iii) an organic accelerator of free radical polymerization(B) an epoxide resin, and(C) a curing agent for epoxide resins that is a basic curing agent, a polymercaptan, or a polyhydric phenol.These compositions cure rapidly by an araerobic curing mechanism and then develop high strength by cure of the epoxide resin.

Abstract: Fibres consisting wholly or substantially of a mixture of poly-p-phenylene terephthalamide and an aromatic copolyamide. They display an improved tensile strength and elongation at break if the mixture contains, as the copolyamide, (2-25% b.w. of) a polycondensation product of terephthalic acid, p-phenylene diamine and a monomer selected from the group consisting of piperazine, benzidine and 1,4-diamino anthraquinone. The fibres are particularly suitable for use in the manufacture of tire yarn.

Abstract: A conjugated diene series rubber composition comprises, as a rubber component, (a) 20.about.100% by weight of a particular conjugated diene polymer and (b) a diene polymer rubber except for the polymer (a) and is excellent in the processability at unvulcanized state and the rebound resilience, strengths at rupture and wear resistance at vulcanized state.

Abstract: Novel advanced epoxy resins are disclosed which are the product resulting from (I) polymerizing in the presence of a catalytic quantity of a suitable polymerization catalyst (A) the reaction product of (1) a mixture consisting of (a) a diglycidyl ether of a dihydric phenol or a diglycidyl ether of a dihydric cyclohexanol and (b) a diglycidyl ether of a mono-, di- or polyetherdiol with (2) a compound containing both a group reactive with an epoxide group and a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated group; with (B) a monomer mixture containing (1) at least one vinyl aromatic monomer, (2) a compound containing both a group reactive with an epoxide group and a polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated group and optionally (3) a hydroxyalkyl acrylate or methacrylate or an alkyl acrylate or methacrylate; and (II) advancing in the presence of a catalytic quantity of a suitable advancement catalyst, the product from (I) with (C) a dihydric phenol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and method for setting and grouting tile on various substrates characterized by quick setting times and excellent chemical and physical properties.

Abstract: A photocurable composition comprising (1) an epoxy compound having at least one epoxy group and at least one unsaturated double bond in the same molecule; (2) a metal compound present in an amount ranging from 0.001 to 10 wt. %, based on the epoxy compound; and (3) a silicon compound which is capable of forming a silanol group when irradiated with light and which is present in an amount ranging from 0.1 to 20 wt. %, based on the epoxy compound, is characterized by a particularly rapid curing rate.

Abstract: Flame retardant MPPE compositions incorporate an effective amount of a polybrominated higher alkylbenzene or mixture thereof as a flame retardant and flow modifier together with an enhancing agent.

Abstract: An antithrombogenic, non-calcifying, and elastic material on a basis of polyurethane, characterized by the addition of fatty-acid esters and optionally by the further addition of cross-linking agent that react with water.

Abstract: High modulus thermoplastic compositions and composites are produced which exhibit enhanced melt integrity and strength, allowing the composites to be melt-drawn to smooth surfaced, high tolerance profiles, such as thin-walled tubing, wire, coatings, films, etc. The melt integrity is improved by adding to the thermoplastic prior to or during thermoplastic melt processing a silicone component which will be vulcanized within the thermoplastic to form a silicone semi-interpenetrating polymer network initiated during the melt processing of the thermoplastic. The composition contains about 0.1 to 20, and preferably about 1 to 4 weight percent of the silicone network, and may also contain fibrous reinforcement and/or filler/modifiers.

Abstract: A composition comprises (a) a carboxylic acid compound which contains at least three carbon atoms and (b) an amine such as an ethoxylated amine. The composition may be obtained by conventional powder blending or melt blending techniques. The compositions can be incorporated into an olefin polymer to give a polymer composition which has an increased crystallization temperature and/or improved optical properties.

Abstract: An unsaturated polyester resin composition suitable for an onyx-like artificial marble is obtained by using aluminum hydroxide having an average primary particle size of at least 20 .mu.m or a mixture thereof with aluminum hydroxide pulverized from the above aluminum hydroxide and having an average particle size of at least 15 .mu.m. This composition has an improved transparency, a reduced coloration, and a good productivity.

Abstract: A method for preparing an advanced epoxy cationic resin from an epoxy-based resin containing oxirane groups by converting at least some of the oxirane groups to cationic groups, wherein the improvement is using as the epoxy-based resin a blend of (I) an epoxy-based resin obtained by reacting in the presence of a suitable catalyst (1) a diglycidylether of a polyetherpolyol, such as a condensation product of dipropylene glycol and epichlorohydrin having an epoxy equivalent weight of 185, optionally (2) a diglycidylether of a dihydric phenol, for example a diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A, (3) a dihydric phenol such as bisphenol A, and optionally (4) a capping agent such as p-nonylphenol and (II) a different cationic epoxy-based resin. Such resin blends can be utilized in cathodic electrodeposition coating systems. Use of the diglycidylether of a polyetherpolyol provides coating compositions with lower viscosity and produces deposition coatings of higher film build than compositions without this component.

Abstract: A cement admixture and cement composition containing said admixture comprising finely ground rice hull ash formed by slurry grinding of said ash to a volume medium particle diameter or up to 4 micrometers.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition containing an oxazoline compound in an epoxy resin.