Abstract: A resin composition is provided which comprises (A) a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (referred to as EVOH for short) with an ethylene content of 20 to 60 mole percent and a saponification degree of not less than 90 mole percent, and contains therein (B) a boron compound as an essential component, (C) acetic acid as an optional component, and at least one compound selected from among (D) an acetic acid salt and (E) a phosphoric acid compound as an essential component, the contents of the respective additive components per 100 parts by weight of EVOH (A) being as follows: boron compound (B): 0.001 to 1 part by weight on the boron basis; acetic acid (C): 0 to 0.05 part by weight; acetic acid salt (D): 0.001 to 0.05 part by weight on the metal basis; and phosphoric acid compound (E): 0.0005 to 0.05 part by weight on the phosphate radical basis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermally resistant resin composition containing PS and PPO, wherein at least one of PS and PPO has an acid group and the acid group is neutralized with a basic metal compound containing a metal element of the group 2B, 3B, 4B or 5B of the periodic table; thermally resistant PS and PPO each with an acid group which is also neutralized in the same manner as described above; and a method for miscible preparation of PS and PPO, wherein at least one of PS and PPO has an acid group and the acid group is neutralized similarly.

Abstract: A dyeing system composition for use in printing articles formed from cellulose prior to dyeing. The dyeing system composition includes the use of both a dye blocking print paste and a dye enhancing print paste to selectively decrease or increase the shade of dyed portions of a cellulose article such as a woven cotton fabric.

Abstract: A fluoroelastomer latex is produced that is capable of forming films having excellent water resistance. In a first step, polymerization of fluorinated monomers is carried out in the presence of fluorinated surfactants at a pH of 3-8. The pH of the resultant fluoroelastomer emulsion composition is then adjusted to 5-9 and the emulsion is concentrated to yield a solids-rich latex.

Abstract: Disclosed are personal care compositions, such as haircare, cosmetic and nail compositions containing toughened grafted polymers.

Abstract: The invention provides: a cement admixture which has excellent cement dispersibility and can afford high slump retainability; and a cement composition which has excellent cement dispersibility and high slump retainability. The cement admixture comprises a polycarboxylic acid as an effective component, wherein the polycarboxylic acid is obtained by a process including the steps of: charging "a" parts by weight of a polyalkylene glycol (A) and "b" parts by weight of a (meth)acrylic acid monomer (B) into a reactor in the range of {(a/n.sup.1/2)/b}.times.100.ltoreq.200, wherein n is an average molar number of the added oxyalkylene groups in the polyalkylene glycol (A) and is a number of 1 to 300; carrying out an esterification reaction of the resultant mixture in the reactor, thus obtaining a polyalkylene glycol (meth)acrylate (C); and copolymerizing the resultant polyalkylene glycol (meth)acrylate (C) and the (meth)acrylic acid monomer (B), thus obtaining the polycarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A graded-refractive-index optical plastic material comprising an amorphous fluorine-containing polymer (A) having substantially no C--H bond, and at least one fluorine-containing polycyclic compound (B) having a refractive index higher by at least 0.

Abstract: Disclosed are carbonate polymer compositions comprising a poly(oxyalkylene) derivative, a free di-sulfonimide, and optionally a salt and methods of preparation for said compositions. Such carbonate polymer compositions exhibit good color stability and physical property retention when irradiated with ionizing radiation for sterilization.

Abstract: A polypropylene resin composition having the following conditions (a) and (b):(a) the resin composition can be drawn such that a diameter d of a strand obtained when the resin composition is extruded from a circular die having an inside diameter D isd.ltoreq.0.25.times.D, and(b) the ratio of the maximum value of elongational viscosity to the maximum value of shear viscosity, measured at the same temperature and the same rate of strain is:elongetional viscosity/shear viscosity.gtoreq.5.The polypropylene resin composition is suitable for processing such as blow molding, vacuum forming, film extrusion, extrusion coating, spinning, foam processing, etc.

Abstract: This invention relates to a carboxylated styrene-butadiene latex for utilization in bonding carpet piles to carpet backing. By utilizing this improved latex, it is possible to attain improved wet-adhesion, a stronger tuft bind and improved delamination resistance. These improved properties are attained by including a rosin acid soap in the carboxylated styrene-butadiene latex. This invention more specifically discloses a carpet latex compound which is comprised of (a) a carboxylated styrene-butadiene latex, (b) a filler, (c) a thickener and (d) optionally, a curative; wherein said carboxylated styrene-butadiene latex is comprised of (i) water, (ii) a carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber, (iii) an emulsifier and (iv) a rosin acid soap.

Abstract: The present invention provides acrylic polymer-optical brightener compositions. The invention also provides acrylic polymer-optical brightener compositions further comprising near infrared absorbing compounds. The invention also provides processes for making such compositions. Still further, the invention provides methods for detecting and/or separating fluorescing and/or near infrared emitting articles from non-fluorescing and/or non-near infrared emitting articles.

Abstract: A highly flame retardant, impact modified polyolefin alloy is described, the composition of which includes: at least one polyolefin; at least one halogenated organic flame retardant; at least one semi-crystalline ethylene copolymer impact modifier, the copolymer optionally being functionalized, at least one oxygen-containing metal compound wherein the metal is selected from the group consisting of Group III, IV, V, and VI of the Periodic Table; and at least one fluorocarbon, at least a portion of which is fibrillated or fibrillatable. Optionally, the alloy will contain at least one of a functionalized silicone polymer, a hydrated metal silicate, a hydrated metal borate, a primary antioxidant, and a secondary antioxidant. Such thermoplastic polymer blends/alloys can be produced by combining all ingredients in a melt and applying shear to the melt through means of a high shear internal/continuous mixer or an extruder.

Abstract: The invention relates to abrasion-removable coating compositions suited to achieve temporary masking of variable data. The compositions are based on elastomeric resin in solution and particulate additives comprising at least one pigment. The ratio of resin to powder additives is 0.2 to 2.

Abstract: Blends can be obtained from polymers in particle form and powdery additives of higher melting point by heating the polymer particles so as to create a molten layer on their surface and forcing the powdery particles into said layer. After cooling, components of even very different density and morphology result inseparable. The process can be performed in a gas-loop, wherein the polymer and the additives are dragged by a hot gas flow.

Abstract: Disclosed is a solution of a hot melt adhesive which comprises an organic solvent and a fully imidized polyamideimidesiloxane. The polyamideimidesiloxane is the reaction product of dianhydride monomer with diamine monomer. About 0.5 to about 30 mole % of the monomers are siloxane-containing diamine or dianhydride monomers. Up to about 50 mole % of the diamine monomer is aliphatic diamine that contains neither siloxane groups nor amide linkages, and about 40 to about 99 mole % of the diamine monomer is aromatic diamine that does not contain siloxane groups. The aromatic diamine is (1) about 50 to about 100 mole % unsymmetrical aromatic diamine that has at least two aromatic rings, two amine groups on different aromatic rings, and contains an amide linkage in the chain and (2) up to about 50 mole % of aromatic diamine that contains neither siloxane groups nor amide linkages. A tape is made by forming a coating of the solution on a film.

Abstract: Disclosed are an oxygen barrier resin composition and products containing the resin. The resin composition comprises 20 to 80 wt % of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer, 5 to 79 wt % of an ethylene copolymer, and 1 to 30 wt % of a compatibilizer obtained between a random copolymer of ethylene-maleic anhydride-alkyl(meth)acrylate and a polyamide oligomer ranging, in molecular weight, from 1,000 to 5,000. The compatibilizer functions in such a way that the main chain of the polyamide penetrates into the ethylene-vinyl alcohol phase while the main chain of the ethylene-alkyl(meth)acrylate exists in the ethylene copolymer phase. The resin composition is superior in both melt-moldability and compatibility, providing films, sheets or bottles with superb appearance (transparency), mechanical strength and oxygen barrier.

Abstract: A thermosetting epoxy resin composition having a low environmental load and a high flame retardancy includes a compound represented by the following formula 1 and a novolac compound represented by the following formula 2 as essential components:X--R.sub.1 --X Formula 1X being a functional group, capable of reacting with a functional group Y of the formula 2; and R.sub.1 being a crystalline functional group having a phenyl group, ##STR1## Y being a functional group capable of reacting with the functional group X in the compound of the formula 1; R.sub.2 being a functional group capable of reacting with the functional group X, a hydrocarbon having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, or hydrogen; and n is an integer of 0 to 20.

Abstract: A method for densifying particulate silica and a method for compounding a curable silicone composition comprising a reinforcing silica filler. The method is particularly useful for densifying particulate silica to be used as a continuous feed to a compounding apparatus for preparing curable silicone compositions.

Abstract: A composition suitable for use as a building material is provided which comprises a waterproof outer gel coating to which fire retardant may be added and an inner material comprised of a combination of a fire-retardant resin, a moisture-controlling resin, a hardening and stabilizing resin, and an acid-resistant resin, along with chopped or ground fiberglass, wood pieces, and other ingredients as necessary to harden and activate the mixture. In addition, other suitable additives may be included as necessary to achieve slower curing time or to facilitate the extraction of the finished product from the mold. The resulting composition that is provided herein is advantageous because it is an environmentally safe, waterproof, fire resistant building material that is easily shaped and economically versatile, and because it can be used as a substitute for wood or fiberglass in a variety of applications.

Abstract: There is disclosed poly (9-aminoanthracene) (P9-AA) free or substantially free of anthraquinone, methods of making such material and P9-AA in various oxidation states. Certain substituted 9 aminoanthracenes and polymers thereof are also disclosed as are polymers of 9 aminoanthracene with aniline.