Abstract: Coating films are prepared by exposing to oxygen, particularly at ambient temperatures, a composition comprising (a) a film-forming material comprising moieties of an ethylenically unsaturated fatty acid containing at least two ethylenically unsaturated groups and (b) a strong acid which is fully dissociated in water. Suitable film-forming materials are oil-modified alkyd resins and suitable acids are alkyl/aryl sulphonic acids. Curable compositions and polymeric products, optionally modified with non-autoxidisable polymerizable materials, are also provided.

Abstract: Aqueous latex base binder of a synthetic polymer for preparing aqueous compositions for coating paper and board for printing, having improved wet and dry tear strength. The content in the latex of hydrosoluble compounds dissolved in the aqueous phase is less than 0.5% by weight in relation to the polymer.

Abstract: A coating composition according to the invention comprises at least one compound selected from hydrolyzates of glycidoxyalkyltrialkoxysilane or (3,4-epoxycyclohexyl) alkylalkoxysilane, a compound selected from the group consisting of unsaturated or saturated polyvalent carboxylic acids or anhydrides thereof, and a curing agent. The composition is coated to the surface of plastic molded product and then cured to constitute a coating film, thereby imparting to the molded product an improved surface hardness, abrasion resistance, antistatic property, thermal resistance etc.

Abstract: The present invention resides broadly in a method for the preparation of paper having improved water and/or solvent resistance which comprises applying to a base paper a plastic particle containing formulation, and then wetting the formed coating with a solvent to which the plastic particles are sensitive. The present invention is particularly applicable to the preparation of electrostatic paper masters of improved water resistance for lithographic printing having a photoconductive layer and a barrier coat to which the photoconductive layer is applied. The barrier coat contains a binding amount of a binder resin and filler at least a portion of which is an amount of said plastic particles sensitive to the solvent system of the photoconductive layer, the amount of plastic particles and sensitivity being sufficient to materially increase water resistance.

Abstract: An improved aqueous process for making a conductive medium for electrostatic printing and the conductive medium therefrom, the process comprising applying to one side of a high density basestock a partially insolubilizable aqueous conductive latex precoat, preferably ranging in coat weight from 0.5 to 1.0 pounds per 3000 ft.sup.2, the insolubiliztion of the conductive latex resulting from a partial insolubilization of the major conductive component of the latex; applying to the other side of the basestock a first aqueous low-resistance conductive precoat preferably having a coat weight of about 2 pounds per 3000 ft.sup.2 ; partially insolubilizing the conductive latex precoat; applying to the partially insolubilized latex precoat an aqueous dielectric coating preferably ranging in coat weight from 4.5 to 6.5 pounds per 3000 ft.sup.2 ; and applying to the first low-resistance precoat a second aqueous low-resistance conductive coating preferably ranging in coat weight from 0.5 to 1.5 pounds per 3000 ft.sup.2.

Abstract: A method of coating which involves applying to a surface a dispersion containing a main bonding agent and a temporary bonding agent. The main bonding agent is not film forming at room temperature. Next the continuous phase of the dispersion is permitted to evaporate or is driven off, followed by precipitation of the main bonding agent and the temporary bonding agent to form a porous powder layer on the surface. The temporary bonding agent bonds the main bonding agent to the surface. The porous layer is then exposed to a solvent which causes the particles of the bonding agents to flow together, and any excess solvent is removed.

Abstract: An improved aqueous process for making a conductive medium for electrostatic printing and the conductive medium therefrom, the process comprising applying to one side of a high density basestock a partially insolubilizable aqueous conductive latex precoat, preferably ranging in coat weight from 0.5 to 1.0 pounds per 3000 ft.sup.2, the insolubilization of the conductive latex resulting from a partial insolubilization of the major conductive component of the latex; applying to the other side of the basestock a first aqueous low-resistance conductive precoat preferably having a coat weight of about 2 pounds per 3000 ft.sup.2 ; partially insolubilizing the conductive latex precoat; applying to the partially insolubilized latex precoat an aqueous dielectric coating preferably ranging in coat weight from 4.5 to 6.5 pounds per 3000 ft.sup.2 ; and applying to the first low-resistance precoat a second aqueous low-resistance conductive coating preferably ranging in coat weight from 0.5 to 1.5 pounds per 3000 ft.sup.2.

Abstract: A process for the coating of textile materials with silicon polyether copolymer compositions and resulting products. The silicone polyether copolymers of this invention may be used either alone or in combination with other materials which have been used to treat textile materials, such as tetrafluoroethylene emulsions.

Abstract: Lithium-halide coatings for interior electrode lead portions in lithium halide batteries.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for applying a high volatility liquid to a moving web to form a coating on the web. The coating liquid is applied to the web through an extrusion-type or slide-type hopper covered by a hood which collects evaporated gas from the applied solvent at a region at which a solid-, liquid-, and gas-phase interface of the coating liquid is formed. The collected gas is utilized to suppress further gas evaporation from the three-phase interface thereby preventing the formation of stripe-like defects due to undesirable solidification of the forming liquid.

Abstract: Aqueous solutions of amide polymers such as polyacrylamide when treated with small amounts of a water-soluble polyaldehyde at an alkaline pH react to form film gels within a short time at ambient temperature. Such gels are usefully employed to plug porous subterranean formations, for grouting of leaking soil pipes or wells, and to otherwise render porous structures impermeable to the passage of liquids such as water.

Abstract: This invention discloses mixtures for use as binders for solvent-free lacquers which are liquid at room temperature, can be prepared in the presence of moisture and have good light stability and resistance to weather.The mixtures contain:(a) at least one organic polyisocyanate which contains aliphatically bound isocyanate groups;(b) at least one polyhydroxyl compound with a molecular weight of 200 to 2000 which is free from ether groups; and(c) 0-40 percent by weight, based on the total mixture of monohydric and/or polyhydric alcohols with a molecular weight below 200;the components of the mixture being used in such quantities that the NCO/OH ratio is between 0.8:1 and 1.2:1.

Abstract: A method of making a highly porous cermet electrode on a solid electrolyte. The solid electrolyte is coated with noble metal and glass particles and heated to fuse the glass particles. The coated electrolyte is then annealed to form a separately leachable borate phase in the glass. That phase is then leached from the coating to leave a highly porous silica matrix throughout which the conductive particles are exposed.

Abstract: Method of metallizing a ceramic substrate so as to obtain on this substrate weldable metallized zones or areas usable at a high temperature, characterized by depositing on a ceramic substrate, an ink including cobalt oxide and forming a hooking layer by forming a compound between the ceramic and cobalt oxide, under an oxidizing atmosphere, and, reducing at about 1,100.degree. C., the oxide superficially so as to obtain a cobalt metal layer and metallized zones or areas weldable by a method known per se.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of mixed resins are prepared by polymerizing in the presence of an aminoplast resin a mixture of polymerizable carboxylic acid monomers and other monomers, adding to the polymerization product an epoxy resin, adding ammonia or an amine to salt the acid groups and dispersing the resin mixture in water. The aqueous dispersions are useful as can coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to moisture-hardening one-component lacquers having improved shelf life and thermal stability. These lacquers are characterized by high gloss and high flexural strength and are based on reaction products containing free isocyanate groups of relatively high molecular weight polyols having an average functionality of from 2 to 3, polyisocyanates and, optionally, low molecular weight polyhydroxyl compounds which are characterized in that the relatively high molecular weight polyol is a mixture of:(a) a hydroxyl polyester having an average molecular weight of from about 500 to 6000,(b) a hydroxyl polyether corresponding to the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl radical or a phenyl radical,X represents one of the difunctional radicals --S--, --O--, --SO.sub.2 --, --CO-- or --C(R.sub.2 R.sub.3)-- whereR.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, represent hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: A coating composition including inorganic compounds dispersed in an organic material capable upon exposure to UV rays or electron beams of producing an adherent insulating film of high dielectric properties on the surfaces of electro-sheets of ferrous material. The coated electro-sheets are annealed after the forming, for example, cutting or punching operation in order to remove thereby imparted stresses without impairing the dielectric properties.

Abstract: A method for making an electrochemical cell electrode involves depositing a layer of dry carbon/hydrophobic polymer floc powder on the surface of a substrate by dispersing the powder as a cloud in a chamber over the substrate and pulling the powder onto the substrate by drawing a vacuum under the substrate. The electrode is subsequently compacted and sintered. Typically the carbon component of the floc is catalyzed, such as with platinum. Thus, the method is for applying a catalyst layer on an electrode substrate. The method is particularly adapted to the high speed manufacture of electrodes.

Abstract: Plates made of porous material are strengthened by impregnation with a hardening fluid. The plates are stacked, subjected to vacuum in a chamber and immersed in the treating fluid, and pressure is then exerted on the fluid. The apparatus includes a chamber which contains a body of the fluid and which can be made airtight by applying a cover. The cover carries a support frame which carries a stack of plates, the cover having a hoisting device to lower the frame and stack into the fluid. A vacuum source and pressure source are connected to the container through a control valve.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a monomer mixture of mono- or polypentaerythritol hving at least three (meth) acryloyloxy groups and at least one monofunctional acrylate or methacrylate having at least one ether bond in the molecule, a boiling point above 150.degree. C. under normal pressure and a viscosity below 20 centipoises at 20.degree. C., a photosensitizing agent, at least one silicon containing surface active agent and at least one organic solvent capable of forming a uniform solution upon mixing with the vinyl monomer mixture. Also disclosed is a process of coating surfaces with the coating compositions.