Abstract: A novel heat-curable acrylic-terminated monomer is provided which exhibits an optically anisotropic melt phase at a temperature which enables it to undergo melt processing in the formation of molded articles, etc. Subsequent to melt processing articles prepared from the monomer are capable of being cured to produce a thermoset self-reinforced composite which is soft and flexible relative to prior art monomers. The monomer may, for example, consist essentially of the reaction product of a methacrylic-substituted phenol and terephthalic acid.

Abstract: An electroconductive core-sheath composite fiber comprising a core containing an electroconductive substance and a sheath formed of a fiber-forming polymer, which surrounds the core, wherein the core is completely covered with the sheath, the electric resistance of the surface of the fiber is lower than 10.sup.10 .OMEGA./cm, and the ratio of the electric resistance (.OMEGA./cm) of the surface to the internal electric resistance between the sections is lower than 10.sup.3.

Abstract: A fiber glass is provided for filling in a defect or hollow portion of bone. The fiber glass comprises calcium phosphate as a main ingredient and has a negative zeta potential. The calcium phosphate has a molar ratio of Ca/P of not less than 0.2 and less than 0.6 and the total content of CaO plus P.sub.2 O.sub.5 less than 80 wt %. The fiber glass is of long filament form or staple fiber form. The fiber glass of long filament form may be woven to form a woven filler.

Abstract: The coated optical fiber of the invention is prepared by providing a coating layer of an ultraviolet-curable organopolysiloxane or a composition comprising the same and irradiating the coating layer with ultraviolet. Specifically, each of the terminal silicon atoms of the organopolysiloxane, which preferably has a linear molecular structure, has two or more ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable groups bonded thereto through an oxygen atom, such as CH.sub.2 .dbd.CHCOOCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, [CH.sub.2 .dbd.C(CH.sub.3)COOCH.sub.2 ].sub.3 C--CH.sub.2 --and (CH.sub.2 .dbd.CHCOOCH.sub.2).sub.2 C(C.sub.2 H.sub.5)CH.sub.2 --. By virtue of this unique molecular structure of the organopolysiloxane, the coating layer is rapidly cured by ultraviolet irradiation to give a cured coating layer exhibiting very low water absorption and small temperature dependency of the Young's modulus at low temperatures.

Abstract: A room temperature dyeable polyamide fiber with low spherulites containing 1-6% nylon 6, 94-99% nylon 66 and 0.001-2% of a highly reactive metal, preferably calcium and the process for making the fiber are disclosed.

Abstract: Glass fibers are prepared with a chemical treatment resulting in chemically treated glass fibers having utility in reinforcing thermoplastic polymers such as polyolefins. The chemically treated glass fibers have a dried residue of an aqueous chemical treating composition having one or more amino organo coupling agents, an aqueous emulsion of an acid or anhydride modified polyolefin having one or more surfactants, wherein the polyolefin is neutralized with an organic or inorganic base with a basicity less than the basicity of the amino moiety of the coupling agent, a binder stabilizer, one or more film forming polymers, and water. The aqueous chemical treating composition is essentially free of cationic lubricants that are amidated fatty acids and polyvinyl acetate homopolymer.

Abstract: A low-voltage cable with insulation having good fire self-extinguishing and life cycle properties and with improved heat resisting and low toxic gas generation properties. The cable is formed by extruding a mixture of a polymer which is substantially non-cross-linkable by irradiation, a monomer cross-linkable by irradiation and optionally, a fluidizing polymeric material which is cross-linkable by irradiation around a conductor and subjecting the so-formed cable to irradiation to cross-link the materials cross-linkable by irradiation.

Abstract: An elastomeric nonwoven web is formed by meltblowing fibers composed of a polyether block amide copolymer.

Abstract: Application of hydrophobic silica to an anisotropic-melt forming polyester yarn reduces interfilament and intrafilament fusion during heat-strengthening. Improvements in adhesion of yarn to certain matrices are noted.

Abstract: A composite material is made from silicon carbide and/or silicon nitride short fibers embedded in a matrix of metal. The metal is an alloy consisting essentially of between approximately 2% to approximately 6% of copper, between approximately 0.5% to approximately 3% of silicon, and remainder substantially aluminum. The short fibers may be all silicon carbide short fibers, or may be all silicon nitride short fibers, or may be a mixture of silicon carbide and silicon nitride short fibers. The fiber volume proportion of the silicon carbide and/or silicon nitride short fibers may desirably be between approximately 5% and approximately 50%, and may more desirably be between approximately 5% and approximately 40%.

Abstract: This invention provides a cladding material for an optical fiber, said cladding material having a structural unit represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents chain hydrocarbon group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or cyclic hydrocarbon group having 3 to 6 carbon atoms and optionally substituted with lower alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: [2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)]ethylidene-bisbenzenethiols are new compounds useful as precursors in the manufacture of polysulfide polymers and copolymers.

Abstract: There is disclosed a laminated ceramic structure including a facing member and a backing member, the two members being bonded together either directly or through an intermediate layer, the facing member being formed from a very hard ceramic such as a carbide having a KHN.sub.100 value in excess of 1000 kg/mm.sup.2, the backing member being a glass or glass-ceramic matrix having an enhanced capability or absorbing impact energy, preferably being fiber reinforced and having an energy absorbing capacity in excess of 10 KJ/m.sup.2.

Abstract: In an excellent windability magnet wire wherein an insulating layer of a synthetic resin film is formed on a conductor directly or with another insulation in between and a lubricant layer is formed on the insulating layer, the lubricant layer is made of an intimate mixture of natural wax as a major constituent and thermosetting and fluorocarbon resins compounded therewith.

Abstract: A prepreg obtained by impregnating fibers with an epoxy resin composition by a hot melt method is described, wherein the epoxy resin composition comprises components (A), (B), and (C), wherein(A) is an epoxy resin(B) is a hardening agent composition containing a hydrazide type hardening agent for an epoxy resin, and having a melting point of not higher than 160.degree. C., and (B) further contains at least one compound selected from the group consisting of alcohols and phenols having a melting point of not less than 50.degree. C.,(C) is a urea compound represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein X and Y each represents H, Cl, or OCH.sub.3.

Abstract: Polyvinyl alcohol of molecular weight over 500,000 (i.e. 1,500,000 to 2,500,000) is spun as a dilute solution (2-15%) in a relatively non-volatile solvent such as glycerin. The resultant gel fiber is extracted with a volatile solvent such as methanol and dried. Upon stretching at one or more stages during the process, fibers of tenacity above 10 g/denier and modulus above 200 g/denier (e.g. 18 and 450, respectively) are produced.

Abstract: A fragrant sheath-core composite fiber suitable for bedding and having a cross-section including a sheath and a core including a hollow portion, wherein an aromatic perfume having a boiling point higher than 150.degree. C. under normal pressure is incorporated and dipersed in an amount 0.1 to 10.0% by weight in a thermoplastic polymer constituting the core. The core component is preferably a polyethylene type polymer, and the sheath component is preferably a polyethylene terephthalate polymer. One of typical compositions of the aromatic perfume is an essential oil mixture including (1) 10 to 20% of lemon oil, (2) 5 to 15% of bergamot oil, (3) 2 to 8% of lavender oil, (4) 2 to 8% of lemongrass oil, (5) 2 to 8% of cedarwood oil and (6) 0.5 to 1.5% of jasmine absolute.

Abstract: Disclosed are a multilayer composite hollow fiber comprising at least one nonporous separating membrane layer (A) performing a separating function and two or more porous layers (B) performing a reinforcing function, the layer (A) and the layers (B) being alternately laminated so as to give a structure having internal and external surfaces formed by the porous layers (B), as well as a method of making such a hollow fiber.In this multilayer composite hollow fiber, the separating membrane can be formed as an ultrathin, homogeneous membrane. Moreover, the separating membrane is not liable to get damaged owing to the unique structure of the hollow fiber. Furthermore, such hollow fibers can be readily and stably produced on an industrial scale.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of ethylene/tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) or ethylene/chlorotrifluoroethylene (ECTFE) polymers to produce a foamed coating of insulation over wire and used as wire pairs for transmitting electronic signals, in which the foamed coating is surrounded by a protective jacket or skin made of one of the two polymers.

Abstract: 7-Aminoazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl or aralkyl,R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are each hydrogen or alkyl, andA is nitrogen or CR.sup.4, whereR.sup.4 is hydrogen, alkyl or halogen, and fungicides containing these compounds.