Abstract: Shaped articles are formed from a composition comprising a mixture of (1) a thermoplastic elastomer copolymer of at least one conjugated diene and at least one vinyl arene, preferably a butadiene-styrene block copolymer and (2) at least one poly(vinyl arene) resin, preferably poly(alphamethyl styrene), which is thermally bonded sans adhesive to smooth plastics consisting essentially of polymers or copolymers of vinyl chloride.

Abstract: A heat-shrinkable multilayer laminate film possessing excellent heat resistance, oil resistance and gas-barrier properties is obtained by interposing one intermediate layer of a thermoplastic resin having a crystalline melting point of from 70.degree. to 100.degree. C. between a core layer of a vinylidene chloride copolymer and outer surface layers of an ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer having a crystalline melting point of not lower than 110.degree. C. or a mixture of this ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer and an .alpha.-olefin polymer having a crystalline melting point of from 80.degree. to 100.degree. C. The thus obtained laminate film can be in sheet or tubular form, and is suitable for use in packaging by heat shrinkage raw meat, processed meat, cheese and other fat-containing food.

Abstract: This invention relates to construction panels comprising metal-thermoplastic-metal laminates and a process for preparing same, said laminates possessing in combination critical service properties of low coefficient of linear thermal expansion, low inelastic ratio, and excellent flexural stiffness.

Abstract: A printable release coating composition having a combination of properties of good release, good ink retention, good adhesion, good tack and no backsize splitting is prepared having three essential components; (1) vinylidene chloride-acrylonitrile copolymer, (2) a polymer selected from vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate-vinyl alcohol terpolymer, vinyl acetate-vinyl alcohol copolymer and solvent soluble copolyester, and (3) vinyl ester-alkyl maleate copolymer.

Abstract: A composite for providing a metal clad article of thermosetting resin includes a metal facing, a curable thermosetting resin and, between the metal facing and the resin, a layer of adhesive material. The adhesive material is capable of adhesion to the metal facing and to the thermosetting resin on curing of the resin to thereby bond the metal to the resin. The thermosetting resin may be cured hot or cold, some adhesives being more suitable for one or other method.

Abstract: An organic, high-molecular weight polyester containing substantially chain members of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is at least one member selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## having an inherent viscosity of at least 1.0 dl/g, preferably at least 1.2 dl/g measured at 30.degree. C. in a solution of 0.5 g of the polyester in 100 ml of a mixture of 60% by weight of phenol and 40% by weight of 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane and whose films cast from a solution in a chlorinated organic solvent have an elongation at break of more than about 20%, preferably at least 40% measured according to ASTM D 882-75 b having excellent properties for electrical insulation as well as other fields.

Abstract: An electrostatic master for lithographic printing characterized by a base, a barrier coat thereon, and a photoconductive layer. The barrier coat includes a hydrophobic thermoplastic film-forming resin having labile hydrogen-containing functional groups and a conductive agent. The conductive agent is a quaternary ammonium salt. The salts have only a minimal effect on water resistance and result in excellent reduction in the dielectric characteristics of the barrier coat.

Abstract: A wet-felted mat of wood fibers is acetylated by coating the mat with a quantity of acetic anhydride ranging from 5 to 70% by volume of the mat and heating the mat at a temperature of from 150.degree. to 300.degree. F. while confining substantially all of the acetic anhydride within the mat for about 20 to 120 minutes. The acetylated mat is pressed into hardboard which may be bent into a variety of loops, spirals, helices, and other curvilinear shapes to make articles of furniture, protective packaging products and the like.

Abstract: A laminate of a first layer of a lamellar heterogeneous blend of a polyolefin and a condensation polymer incompatible with the polyolefin, and a second layer of a polyolefin, said layers being melt bonded together.

Abstract: In a process wherein a resinous coating is formed on a metallic surface by immersing the surface in an acidic aqueous coating composition containing dispersed particles of resin, wherein said composition forms on said surface a resinous coating which increases in thickness the longer the surface is immersed in the composition and wherein the resinous coating is contacted with an aqueous solution containing Cr in order to improve properties (e.g. corrosion resistance), the surface slip of the applied coating is increased by having dispersed in the Cr-containing solution a polymer which has a lower coefficient of friction than the applied resinous coating.

Abstract: A friction sheet is described consisting of a single layer or a laminated layer comprising an at least uniaxially oriented high density polyethylene film having a density of at least 0.94 g/cm.sup.3.

Abstract: 7-Hydroxy-coumarin compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein A represents a heterocyclic radical, which can contain non-ionic substituents customary in dye-stuff chemistry,R represents hydrogen or cyano andZ represents oxygen or NH andthe ring B can be further substituted non-ionically,are used for impregnating paper, in particular paper which has to be made forgery-proof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a soft and flexible thermoplastic resinous composition having high impact and tear resistances, a good processability and a good thermal adhesion to a wide variety of plastic and other materials. The resinous composition consists essentially of 5 to 70 wt. % of a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer and 30 to 95 wt. % of a modified polyolefin or an olefin copolymer, having functional groups of at least one type selected from carboxyl, carboxylate salt, carboxylic anhydride, amide, hydroxyl and epoxy groups.

Abstract: Apparatus for the transfer of an outline to a surface including a flexible tape strip having an adhesive surface and a second opposite surface, and ink-bearing means positioned on the second surface.

Abstract: A multi-layer laminated resin film comprising top and bottom outer laminates of sandwich structure each including a layer of reclaimed synthetic resin mixture entirely surrounded by a second fresh resin layer and an inner layer interposed between and secured to the inside surface of the top and bottom laminates.A process for producing a multi-layer laminated resin film using reclaimed resin mixture in which a first resin of reclaimed synthetic resin mixture is fed into a first composite die in a first direction, a second resin of fresh resin is fed into the first composite die in a second direction at right angles to the first direction to surround the first resin, adhesive is fed into a second composite die in a first direction and a third resin is fed into the second composite die in a second direction diametrically opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: Coating compositions suitable for application to optical surfaces to reduce surface misting and light reflection without creating haze comprise:(a) an inorganic particulate component selected from colloidal silica particles, colloidal alumina particles, or a mixture thereof wherein the silica or alumina particles have a small particle size represented by an average particle size in the range 7 to 50 nm and the particles comprise 0.5 to 2.5% weight/volume of the total composition;(b) another inorganic particulate component also selected from colloidal silica particles, colloidal alumina particles, or a mixture thereof wherein the silica and alumina particles have a large particle size represented by an average particle size in the range 75 to 150 nm and the particles comprise 0.2 to 1.0% weight/volume of the total composition;(c) 0.1 to 1.0% weight/volume of a polymeric binder; and(d) a volatile liquid medium.

Abstract: A double coating for the protection of a silver surface article is disclosed. A protective varnish coating, enclosing an inner varnish layer on the silver surface, intimately adheres to and is removable from said inner varnish layer.

Abstract: Laminates for printed circuit boards may comprise a metal-covered, relatively thin high temperature-resistant barrier material bonded to at least one side of a core material, the temperature resistance of the barrier layer being greater than that of the core. An example of the laminate will comprise a core material comprising an epoxy/glass laminate to which is bonded on both sides a barrier layer comprising a polyimide resin, said polyimide resin having a copper foil on the outer surface thereof. The laminates may be prepared by laying up a metal-clad high temperature-resistant barrier which has been fully cured on the core material followed by lamination of the composite at a temperature in the range of from about 150.degree. F. to about 450.degree. F. and a pressure in the range of from about 100 to about 1200 psi.

Abstract: A dimensionally-recoverable article which is particularly suitable for the manufacture or repair of cable harnesses has a dimensionally-recoverable portion formed from a material comprising a crosslinked segmented polyether-ester block copolymer and an adhesive portion comprising a polyether-ester random copolymer which portions are bonded together to form a single integral structure.

Abstract: Thin, strong, composite masonry-plastic articles having an earthen body impregnated with an in situ polymerized plastic and a drying oil or semi-drying oil; a mastic for forming a stain resistant grout comprising about 70% to 80% sand and about 20% to 30% of a plastic binder; stain-resistant wall and floor structures comprising said composite articles and grout; and a method for installing such wall and floor structures are described.