Abstract: A photographic polyester film support dyed with a dye having a main absorption peak in the wavelength range of about 350 to about 570 nm, a dye having a main absorption peak in the wavelength range of about 640 to about 680 nm, and a dye having a main absorption peak in the wavelength range of about 420 to about 460 nm which is represented by the following formula (I) or (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, which may be the same or different, each represents --H, --OH, --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sub.5, --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, --Cl, --Br, an alkyl group having 4 or less carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 4 or less carbon atoms; R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, which may be the same or different, each represents an alkyl group having 4 or less carbon atoms or an aryl group; X.sub.1 and X.sub.2, which may be the same or different, each represents --H, --Cl, --Br or an alkyl group having 4 or less carbon atoms; and Y represents --H, --Cl or --Br, with the proviso that R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: Reinforced polylactams are disclosed in which the polylactam chains are bound by the common attachment of their ends to discrete filler particles. The polymer is prepared by the base catalyzed anionic polymerization of lactams in which a precursor initiator species is chemically attached to the surface of the filler particles and polymerization is initiated at and proceeds from the surface of the filler particles.

Abstract: A resin concrete composition comprising an allyl ether-modified unsaturated polyester, at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer and an aggregate, 20% or more of the total dicarboxylic acid units in said allyl ether-modified unsaturated polyester being unsaturated dicarboxylic acid units, the ratio of the number of allyl groups/the number of molecules of unsaturated dicarboxylic acid in said allyl ether-modified unsaturated polyester being 1/10 to 4/1, and said unsaturated polyester having a number average molecular weight of 800-7000. Said composition is suitable for use as thick molded articles and excellent in low temperature curability and adhesion between aggregate and resin. The cured composition is resistant to crack formation and excellent in mechanical properties.

Abstract: An unsaturated polyester resin composition for use in pressure molding, which comprises an unsaturated polyester resin and fillers consisting essentially of (a) calcium carbonate powder which passes a 325 mesh sieve, (b) an inorganic mineral particulate which passes a 12 mesh sieve and is retained on a 200 mesh sieve and (c) glass fibers having a length larger than 0.2 mm, wherein the ratio by weight of (a) to (b) is within a range of from 0.3 to 10, the ratio of (a)+(b) to the unsaturated polyester resin is within a range of from 1.5 to 7, and the ratio of (c) to the total weight of the resin, calcium carbonate, silica sand and glass fiber is within a range of from 0.01 to 0.25.

Abstract: Process for the dyeing of high-molecular organic material in the melt, in which process there is used as coloring substance an anthraquinone compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl having 1 to 17 C atoms, X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 represent hydrogen or benzoylamino, or X.sub.1 represents hydrogen and X.sub.2 represents benzoylamino.

Abstract: This invention relates to blends of plasticizing oils and compatible tackifiers with substantially amorphous or semicrystalline olefin copolymers containing at least one C.sub.3 to C.sub.5 linear .alpha.-olefin and 15 to 60 mole percent of at least one C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 linear .alpha.-olefin which are useful as hot-melt, pressure-sensitive adhesives. The unmodified copolymer base resins have melt viscosities in the range of 5,000 cp up to about 1,000,000 cp at 190.degree. C. The addition of the plasticizing oils and compatible tackifiers to the copolymer base resin causes a dramatic and unexpected increase in the shear adhesion failure time in addition to improved coatability as well as substantial increases in probe tack and peel adhesion values of the copolymers.

Abstract: Compounds useful as surfactant coupling agents in the preparation of filled thermosetting resin composites are provided which comprise vinyl carboxylic acid ester derivatives of compounds selected from the group consisting of polyoxyalkylene glycols, monoalkyl ethers of polyoxyalkylene glycols, monoalkyl phenyl ethers of polyoxyalkylene glycols, and polyoxyethylene derivatives of mono-, di-, and tri-hydroxy fatty acid esters of C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 mono- and polyhydric alcohols. The novel compounds are particularly useful in reducing the viscosity of highly bonded filler-prepolymer pastes to improve the dispersion of the filler and to promote interaction between the filler and the prepolymer so as to maintain and/or improve the properties of the final cured resin.

Abstract: Novel thermosetting resin composites containing an inorganic filler material and a coupling agent are provided which include a coupling agent selected from the group consisting of (1) mono-, di-, and tri-long chain fatty acid esters of C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 mono and polyhydric alcohols; (2) polyoxyalkylene glycols and mono alkyl ethers of polyoxyalkylene glycols; and (3) polyoxyethylene derivatives of mono-, di-, and tri-hydroxy fatty acid esters of C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 mono- and polyhydric alcohols. The novel coupling agents are particularly useful in reducing the viscosity of highly loaded filler-prepolymer pastes to improve the dispersion of the filler and to promote interaction between the filler and the prepolymer so as to maintain and/or improve the properties of the final cured resins.

Abstract: A foundry composition for use in forming foundry moulds or cores comprises an aggregate mixed with a binder which includes a polyisocyanate, a polyfunctional phenol and an aliphatic polyol with the weight of the phenol exceeding that of the polyol. The composition may be used in a "cold-box" process.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin is colored with a carbon black pigment in the presence of a sulfonamide-substituted metal phthalocyanine dyestuff of the general formula ##STR1## wherein MePc is a metal phthalocyanine residue, R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R.sub.2 is an alkyl group, R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or an alkoxyalkyl group, R.sub.4 is an alkoxyalkyl group, m is an integer of 0 to 4, n is an integer of 0 to 4, and m+n is an integer of 1 to 4. The use of the specified metal phthalocyanine dyestuff affords a completely black or bluish black thermoplastic resin free from a reddish hue which is inherent to coloration with carbon black.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing dyed fabrics by treating cotton with inorganic phosphorylating agent, curing, and then dyeing to develop the pattern.

Abstract: A destructible marking film having a thickness of about 30 to about 100 microns and a destructibility of not more than 150 kg.cm/mm, said film being composed of a resin composition comprising(A) 100 parts by weight of a vinyl chloride resin having a degree of polymerization of about 600 to about 1,600 and optionally containing not more than about 15% by weight of a comonomer unit,(B) about 10 to about 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic urethane resin,(C) about 2 to about 15 parts by weight of an ethylene/vinyl ester copolymer, and(D) about 10 to about 150 parts by weight of a pigment;a process for preparing the marking film; and a method for marking by applying the same to the surface of a substrate.

Abstract: A curable formulation for application to dry wall surfaces and for jointing and filling dry wall panels. The formulation utilizes an internally plasticized vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer or alternatively, vinyl acetate-ethylene vinyl chloride interpolymers along with fillers and additives such as suspending agents, defoamers, emulsifiers, and thickeners. The formulation is stable in aqueous suspensions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pointing compound for use in making repairs particularly to road surfaces. In accordance with the invention, the pointing compound comprises a mixture of mildly air blown bitumen, at least 25% by weight of polyolefin material selected from polyethylene, polypropylene and copolymers thereof and 10 to 40% by weight of a high boiling aromatic mineral oil. The amorphous polyolefin material preferably has a molecular weight ranging from 25,000 to 30,000 and a viscosity at 170.degree. C. of 2,000 to 5,000 cp.

Abstract: There is disclosed an elastomeric dielectric composition with very low dielectric loss factor which consists essentially of 100 parts by weight of an ethylene-propylene elastomer, from 0.25 to 1 part by weight of a vinyl silane, from 0.1 to 2 parts by weight of lead peroxide, up to 40 parts by weight of zinc oxide, from 1.5 to 4 parts by weight of a peroxide curing agent and an effective amount of inhibitor for said peroxide curing agent.

Abstract: Modified thermoplastic polyester compositions are provided which comprise (a) a poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) resin and, optionally, a poly(ethylene terephthalate) resin and (b) a modifier therefor comprising (i) a silane-treated clay; (ii) acicular calcium metasilicate, (iii) a combination of segmented copolyester and an aromatic polycarbonate; or (iv) novaculite or a combination thereof. The modifiers provide easier processability and enhanced resistance to warpage in articles molded from the compositions.

Abstract: A process for the mass coloration of polyesters which comprises the use of a dye of the formula ##STR1## wherein B represents alkylene of 2 to 4 carbon atoms,Y represents cycloalkyl of 5 to 6 carbon atoms, aralkyl of 7 to 14 carbon atoms or a substituted or unsubstituted carbocyclic or heterocyclic aromatic radical,X represents cyanoalkyl of 1 to 5 carbon atoms or --B--OCO--Y, andA represents an aromatic radical of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 represents halogen, cyano, trifluoromethyl or alkylsulphonyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or halogen, or represents the groupD--N.dbd.N--D'--in which D and D' represent substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or naphthyl radicals.

Abstract: Flame-retarded, reinforced and unreinforced thermoplastic compositions having improved arc resistance are provided comprising a high molecular weight linear polyester, such as poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) and the like, a flame-retarding amount of a flame-retardant, such as a halogenated aromatic polycarbonate, and novaculite. A process for improving the arc resistance of reinforced or unreinforced flame-retardant polyester compositions is also provided, the process comprising admixing novaculite with a high molecular weight linear polyester and a flame retardant.

Abstract: Novel thermosetting resin composites containing an inorganic mineral filler and a coupling agent are provided which include a coupling agent comprising a multifunctional hydroxl bearing hydrocarbon which has been at least partially acetylated. The novel coupling agents are particularly useful in reducing the viscosity of the resin-filler blend, thus resulting in better handling characteristics and lower energy requirements for the mechanical processing of the composite blends. The composites incorporating the coupling agents disclosed are particularly useful in the production of laminating resins for use in spray-laminate operations, as well as in the manufacture of fiber glass reinforced sheet-molding compounds (SMC) and bulk-molding compounds (BMC).

Abstract: Molding resins are disclosed which comprise a polyarylene ester containing recurring units derived from 1,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethane, an inorganic reinforcing agent and a thermoplastic vinyl addition polymer. The reinforcing agent preferably comprises capsules in which glass fiber strands are encapsulated in collimated array within the thermoplastic vinyl addition polymer.