Abstract: Since their surfaces are inactive, polyolefin resins are difficult to plate. A plating method utilizing sensitizing-activation of the surface has been used for plating polyolefin resins. Many attempts have been made to improve the plating properties of the surfaces of polyolefin resins, for example, a mechanical method, a method employing a solvent, a method of coating other types of resins on the surface, etc. As methods modifying the plastics themselves, there are several; a method of introducing polar radicals by graft polymerization, etc., a method of introducing atactic polypropylene or block copolymer of polypropylene and polyethylene, a method of mixing rubber or a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate, a method of mixing in an inorganic filler, etc.

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.

Abstract: This application concerns compositions comprising a mixture of air-drying dicyclopentenyl acrylate or methacrylate binder and a granular or particulate aggregate material, which may comprise a hydraulic cement, and is adapted to be formed by casting, extruding, or molding in any fashion into any desired shape and air-drying and resulting shaped article, thereby producing an integral, solid article of unitary mass and structure. The dicyclopentenyl (meth)acrylate may be used as an impregnant, polymerizable in situ, for already formed articles of porous nature, e.g., concrete, wood, pressed boards, and powdered pressed metal, such as aluminum, iron, steel, etc., to reduce the permeability at their surfaces and provides hard, continuous, hydrophobic, wear-resistant, and weather-resistant surfaces thereon.

Abstract: Polyfluorocarbon resin or polychlorofluorocarbon resin, especially polytetrafluoroethylene in powder form is added to a conventional inert inorganic finely divided filler for dental restorative composite compositions, in combination with conventional liquid polymerizable binder systems to provide a composite composition possessing improved mechanical properties, especially wear or abrasion resistance. As little as 1.0% by weight or less of the total weight of filler of the polyfluorocarbon or polychlorofluorocarbon resin powder imparts improved wear. Abrasion superior to conventional amalgams suitable for use on occlusal surfaces resistance is achieved.

Abstract: An improved flame retardant polycarbonate composition of an aromatic carbonate polymer in admixture with an organic alkali metal salt or an organic alkaline earth metal salt or mixture thereof, which composition has in admixture therewith fibrous glass.

Abstract: A radial conjugated diene/monovinyl aromatic copolymer having a weight average molecular weight (M.sub.w) above 200,000 and a conjugated diene/monovinyl aromatic ratio of 50/50 to 85/15 is used together with a conjugated diene/monovinyl aromatic copolymer having an M.sub.w below 200,000 and being radial or linear, with same conjugated diene/monovinyl aromatic weight ratios as earlier given, in an asphalt-containing composition to yield desirable high as well as low temperature properties.

Abstract: o-Aminophenol ethers deriving from lower alkylene glycols, lower alkylene polyglycols and the corresponding mono-lower alkyl ethers which may be substituted in the phenyl nucleus by halogen or nitro, are useful as diazo components in the "all-in" printing process for preparing developing dyes on cellulose. In this process the printing paste contains the alkaline solution of the coupling component, a dispersion of the amine, sodium nitrite and a thickening composition and developing of the dye is brought about with acidic means, followed by or combined with a heat treatment.

Abstract: Molding composition and molded products comprising polybutylene terephthalate containing thermally stable reinforcing fibers, such as glass fibers, having an aspect ratio of at least about 5, and between about 5 and about 70 wt. % based on total PBT composition of novaculite having an average particle size between about 3 and about 5 microns. In preferred embodiments the composition also includes amorphous thermally stable resins such as polymethyl methacrylate and poly(butylene terephthalate-co-tetramethylene oxide).

Abstract: 2-Chloro-1-methylaminoanthraquinone is prepared by methylation with methyl fluorosulfonate and is used as a red colorant, especially for taillight lenses.

Abstract: Formulations, and process, particularly for temporarily, but effectively, stopping leaks in tanks or pipes and the like through which liquids such as gasoline, oil, water or similar liquids are running or flowing, at low pressures, until a permanent repair of the leak of crevice through which said liquid is seeping can later be made. The formulations are in the form of two separate compositions, each of which is of generally putty consistency, which are blended together just prior to use to form a product having a putty or putty-like consistency which is pressed into the area through which leakage of the liquids is occurring. The formulations, when blended together or admixed for use, contain one or more epoxy resins, one or more epoxy curing agents, one or more waxes or waxy materials, and, advantageously, one or more fillers, with or without minor proportions of one or more supplemental ingredients.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin-aggregate mixture comprising polyurethane resin, aggregate (sand), silane compounds, iron oxide and powdered thermoplastic resins. Flower pots from this composition are cured either with a tertiary amine, base, or metallic ion. The cured pots subsequently are baked at a temperature sufficient to fuse the thermoplastic resin to provide a pot having air permeability but resistance to the permeation of water.

Abstract: A highly extended,unsaturated polyester resin syrup composition mixture comprising unsaturated polyester resin syrup, basic aluminum chloride and non-reinforcing extender material which is substantially non-reactive with the resin syrup and the basic aluminum chloride. The composition mixture may be used to prepare a shaped article comprised of the cured, cross-linked composition. The article is prepared by first forming a first component comprising unsaturated polyester resin syrup and non-reinforcing extender material and a second component comprising a solution of basic aluminum chloride and non-reinforcing extender material. The two components are mixed together to yield the composition mixture which possesses a viscosity low enough to be worked with conventional apparatus. The composition mixture is then shaped into the configuration of the desired article, allowed to cure and, if necessary, allowed to set.

Abstract: A photographic polyester film support which is dyed with (a) a dye having a main absorption peak in the wavelength range of about 530 to about 570 nm, (b) a dye having a main absorption peak in the wavelength range of about 640 to about 680 nm and (c) a dye having a main absorption peak in the wavelength range of about 420 to about 460 nm which is represented by the formula (I) below: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5 and R.sub.6, which may be the same or different, each represents --H, --OH, --NH.sub.2, --NHR.sub.7, --NR.sub.7 R.sub.8, --Cl, --Br, an alkyl group having 4 or less carbon atoms or an alkoxy group having 4 or less carbon atoms; and R.sub.7 and R.sub.8, which may be the same or different, each represents an alkyl group having 4 or less carbon atoms or an aryl group.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of concentrated formulations which are in the form of free-flowing, low-dust powders or granules and are easily dispersible in aqueous and/or organic media, starting from active ingredients which are sparingly soluble or insoluble in water.

Abstract: An improved building material element or board having good thermal insulation properties comprising expanded vermiculite granules coated with 2 to 30% by weight, based on the weight of vermiculite, with an organic binder formed into a press cake which is then press heated to form the building element, the improvement comprising that at least a portion of the coated vermiculite granules are recycled particles which increases the density and has a more uniform and more easily sized surface and a process for its preparation.

Abstract: The hot-melt adhesives of the present invention comprise a blend of at least one modified polyethylene resin, at least one filler and a tackifying resin. This hot-melt adhesive has a novel combination of properties including excellent aging properties in combination with improved strength, low viscosity, and elevated temperature resistance properties.

Abstract: The improved composition of the present invention can be set, in accordance with the present method, to a high temperature, corrosion resistant protective covering or coating on various types of substrates. The set covering is hard and tenacious, yet flexible and durable. Compressed wood products incorporating the same are fireproof, impervious to termites, fungus, dry rot, will not absorb moisture, are shape retaining and durable. The composition includes a thermosetting phenolic resin adhesive, leveling or bodying agents in the form of modified montmorillonite clay and silicone-containing resin, ceramic glaze material, and high temperature paint powder comprising selected thermosetting material such as polyester, epoxy, a mixture of polyester and epoxy, or acrylic resin, usually with a coloring agent. After the composition is applied to a clean substrate, it is cured to a hard, set, fully protective state by heating it at at least about 150.degree. C. for at least about one hour.

Abstract: A process for producing a dimensionally stable polyolefin molding, characterized by using a specific compound or a mixture thereof with at least one ordinary pigment, the specific compound being obtained by reacting a halogenated phthalic compound with hydrazine or an organic diamine.

Abstract: A friction material used for brakes of bicycles or the like, which is constituted mainly of synthetic rubber base materials blended with one or more of titanium oxide, tin oxide, and cobalt oxide, in a ratio of 50 to 75 wt. % with respect to the total weight of the friction material, thereby eliminating the deterioration of braking effect in rainy weather.

Abstract: Process for producing a molding compound with a pattern which comprises the steps of:(a) preparing a plurality of unsaturated polyester resin compositions of different color tones;(b) uniting the plural resin compositions after at least either one in each pair of the adjacent compositions to be united has been thickened; and(c) thickening all of the united resin compositions to form a solid or semi-solid molding composition.