Abstract: A blend of polyurethane and chlorinated polyethylene which has a desirable balance of impact, ignition and heat resistance properties.

Abstract: A plurality of substituted styrene monomers, for example, urea substituted, is disclosed as well as polymers and copolymers made therefrom. Various thermoset plastic components can be reacted with the monomers, polymers, or copolymers of these substituted styrenes, as for example epoxy, which form a crosslinked system useful as an adhesive or a fiber reinforced substrate for circuit boards. The monomers are made by reacting aminostyrene type monomers with isocyanate containing molecules.

Abstract: Tetra(alkylene oxide)silicate polymers are obtained by reacting pentacoordinate and hexacoordinate silicon complexes with tetra(alkylene) glycol, generally in accordance with the following reaction, as represented by the hexacoordinate species: ##STR1## The resulting polymers are represented by the following general formula: ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 through R.sub.5 contain a carbon atom bonded directly to an oxygen atom of the above structure and are independently selected from the group consisting of ##STR3## can be taken together to be --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, with the proviso that at least three or R.sub.1 through R.sub.5 must be, ##STR4## x is 0 or 1, each R.sub.6 is independently selected from H, OH, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, O--C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkene, C.sub.6-12 aryl, C.sub.1-6 hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1-6 thioalkyl, C.sub.2-12 alkoxyalkyl, C.sub.

Abstract: A NCO-free, free radical-curable polyurethane coating composition which is particularly suitable for application on heat sensitive substrate is disclosed. The coating contains an allylether-capped isocyanate prepolymer and at least one additional isocyanate prepolymer which is capped with a hydroxyalklyl(meth)acrylate. The composition of the invention yields coatings having good dry time and hardness. An additional embodiment relates to aqueous dispersions of the composition of the invention and to films made therefrom.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition comprises the following two components:(a) a thermoplastic polyurethane having soft segments from a poly (3-methyl-1,5-pentane adipate) diol having a molecular weight of at least 2,000 and having a JIS A hardness at 25.degree. C. of not more than 80, and(b) a block copolymer comprising at least 2 polymer blocks A principally comprising an aromatic vinyl compound and at least 1 block B comprising an olefinic elastomer, said aromatic vinyl compound being contained in an amount of 5 to 50% by weight based on the weight of the block copolymer and the olefinic elastomer block having a glass transition point of not higher than -20.degree. C. and a heat of fusion of crystal of not more than 8 cal/g;the ratio by weight between the component (a) and the component (b) being (a)/(b)=95/5 to 5/95.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of polyhydroxyl compounds having a hydroxyl group content of 2 to 10% by weight and a viscosity at 23.degree. C. of 250 to 80,000 mPa.s by the radically initiated polymerization at a reaction temperature of 80.degree. to 220.degree. C. ofa) 100 parts by weight of a mixture of olefinically unsaturated monomers containing at least 1% by weight of monomers containing alcoholic hydroxyl groups in the presence ofb) 5 to 500 total parts by weight, which may be present at the beginning of the reaction or added during the reaction, of one or more cyclic compounds which, in the presence of initiator compounds containing alcoholic hydroxyl groups, are capable of a ring-opening polymerization reaction andc) 2 to 300 parts by weight, which may be present at the beginning of the reaction or added during the reaction, of one or more polyhydric alcohols having a molecular weight of 62 to 1000.

Abstract: Curable compositions comprising (a) a fluorine- or silicon-containing copolymer, (b) a (meth)acrylic copolymer and (c) at least one curing agent are described, each of the two copolymers comprising functional groups which can react with the curing agent, wherein the fluorine- or silicon-containing copolymer comprises a UV absorber which is chemically bound by reaction with the free reactive groups of the copolymer. These copolymer compositions can be used as paint binders.

Abstract: A resin composition for forming a core for web material comprising 70 to 30 wt. % of polypropylene resin having a melt index of 10 to 60 g/10 minutes, a bending elastic modulus of more than 8,000 kg/cm.sup.2, an Izod impact strength of more than 2 kg.cm/cm and a Rockwell hardness of more than 70 R, 30 to 70 wt. % of linear low density polyethylene resin having a melt index of 3 to 50 g/10 minutes, a density of 0.910 to 0.935 g/cm.sup.3, an Olsen rigidity of more than 1,500 kg/cm.sup.2 and a Shore hardness of more than 40 D, more than 0.01 wt. % of a lubricant and more than 0.01 wt. % of an antioxidant.The resin composition is a light weight and excellent in injection moldability, appearance, dropping strength, solvent resistance, transparency, processibility, wear resistance, dimensional accuracy, and little molding troubles such as sink marks, resin remaining at gate, stringiness, weld lines, twist and deformation, add nevertheless, it has a flexibility.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cathodic electro-dipping process wherein the electro-dipping primer employed contains a crosslinking agent which can be obtained by(I) reacting, in a first stage,(a) diphenylmethane diisocyanate and(b) a monoalcohol or a mixture of monoalcohols to give an intermediate product (A) containing isocyanate groups, and(II) reacting this intermediate product (A) in a second stage with(c) a polyol or a mixture of polyols to give an intermediate product (B) containing hydroxyl groups which(III) is reacted in a third stage either with(d) a cycloaliphatic, aliphatic or araliphatic polyisocyanate or a mixture of such polyisocyanates and(e) a monofunctional masking agent or a mixture of such masking agents or with(f) a partially-masked polyisocyanate prepared from (d) and (e)to give a crosslinking agent which is free from isocyanate groups.

Abstract: A clear coating for a golf ball comprises up to 65% by weight a solvent system including methylamyl ketone (MAK). The clear coating further comprises about 35-90% by weight of a polymer including a hydroxyl-containing resin and an isocyanate such that an equivalent weight ratio of --NCO to --OH is in a range of about 0.9 to 1.4. The coating is comprised of at least 45% solids.

Abstract: A plurality of substituted styrene monomers, for example, urea substituted, is disclosed as well as polymers and copolymers made therefrom. Various thermoset plastic components can be reacted with the monomers, polymers, or copolymers of these substituted styrenes, as for example epoxy, which form a crosslinked system useful as an adhesive or a fiber reinforced substrate for circuit boards. The monomers are made by reacting aminostyrene type monomers with isocyanate containing molecules.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for rendering a surface substantially impervious to alpha particle radiation such as that produced through radon decay. More particularly, the present invention involves applying to said surface an emulsion containing a sulfopolyester and a copolymer of vinyl acetate and dialkyl maleate, and a plasticizer. The sulfopolyester-acrylic copolymer blend produces a stable alpha particle radiation barrier on sand, rocks and soil.

Abstract: Double-component acrylic adhesive compositions are disclosed, in which:(a) the adhesive component comprises a mono-functional acrylic monomer, a loro-sulfonated polyolefin and a crosslinker selected from difunctional silicon derivatives;(b) the activating component is a typical aldehyde-amine condensation product.

Abstract: A process for the solvent-free production of hydroxy-functional copolymers by copolymerization of unsaturated monomers in a mixture of a polyester component and an unsaturated ester component as reaction medium, the use of the hydroxy-functional copolymers so obtained as binder component in polyurethane powder coatings, a powder coating based on these copolymers and its use for coating any heat resistant substrates.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a flame-retardant resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a styrene based polymer, 10 to 40 parts by weight of a brominated bisphenol epoxy resin or a resin in which at least one of the epoxy terminals of the brominated bisphenol epoxy resin is blocked with a brominated phenol, 1 to 10 parts by weight of antimony trioxide, and 0.3 to 5 parts by weight of a methacrylate polymer with a methacrylate unit content of not less than 25 wt %.

Abstract: Curable compositions are disclosed comprising:(A) a carbamate-functional polymer that is the reaction product of a mixture comprising:(1) a polymer that is the reaction product of a mixture comprising:(a) a polyisocyanate and(b) an active hydrogen-containing chain extension agent, and(2) a compound comprising a group that is reactive with said polymer (A) (1) and a carbamate group or group that can be converted to carbamate, and(B) a compound having a plurality of functional groups that are reactive with carbamate groups on said carbamate-functional polymer.

Abstract: Substituted 1-hydroxy-2,6-diaryl-4-acyloxypiperidines or 1-hydroxy-2,6-diaryl-4-acylaminopiperidines of formula I ##STR1## wherein n is 1-4, Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 are independently aryl or substituted aryl, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or substituted aryl, X is --O-- or --NE--, E is hydrogen, alkyl or cycloalkyl and T is an n-valent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon radical, are effective in stabilizing organic materials against the deleterious effects of oxygen, heat and actinic radiation.

Abstract: A resin composition for thermosetting coating, which comprises(a.sub.1) an acrylic copolymer having a particular acid value and/or (a.sub.2) an acrylic copolymer having a particular acid value and a particular hydroxyl value,(b) an acrylic copolymer having a particular epoxy equivalent,(c) a monobasic acid having a dissociation constant (pKa) of 3 or less, and, as necessary,(d) an amino resin and(e) a quaternary phosphoium salt,and wherein the equivalent ratio of the acid groups of (a.sub.1) and/or (a.sub.2) and the epoxy groups of (b) is 1:0.5 to 0.5:1 and the amounts of (c), (d) and (e) are 0.01-5 parts by weight, 1-25 parts by weight and 0.01-3 parts by weight, respectively, per 100 parts by weight of the total of (a.sub.1) and/or (a.sub.2) and (b).The resin composition, when used as a clear coating for automobiles, is superior in film appearance, acid resistance, solvent resistance water resistance, weatherability, storage stability and low temperature curing.

Abstract: The moisture barrier and heat seal properties of wax coatings on packaging materials are improved by blending with the wax from about 5 to 15 percent of a styrene/ethylene-butylene/styrene block copolymer.

Abstract: A moisture-curable urethane-based sealing composition is made up of an urethane prepolymer and a polyurethane compound blended together in specified amounts. The urethane prepolymer is derivable by reacting a selected class of polyether polyols with a selected class of polyisocyanate compounds. The polyurethane compound is available by reacting a selected class of polyether or polyester polyols with a selected class of polyisocyanate compounds, followed by reaction of the resulting prepolymer with a selected class of monoalcohols to thereby binder all isocyanate groups in the prepolymer. The ultimate sealant is adequate in initial adhesion strength, low in glass transition temperature and resistant to moist heat.