Abstract: Highly aromatic oligomeric imide-containing phthalonitriles are prepared by reacting an aromatic dianhydride with an aromatic or aliphatic diamine and endcapping the resulting reaction product with 4-aminophthalonitrile. The prepolymers are highly stable to storage. When heated above their melting or softening points, they polymerize to a thermosetting polymeric material useful as an advanced matrix material. In the case where the oligomeric monomers are produced by reacting dianhydrides with aromatic diamines, they polymerize to form high-temperature adhesives.

Abstract: Novolak resins are provided which are the condensation product of (a) a phenol, phenol derivative, or mixtures thereof, and (b) a mixture of formaldehyde or a formaldehyde precursor and an aromatic aldehyde. When the aromatic aldehyde is a monohydroxy aromatic aldehyde, the novolak resin is especially useful in positive photoresist formulations.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing more granular (i.e., higher bulk density) particulate poly(arylene sulfide ketone) or poly(arylene sulfide diketone) resins having associated therewith improved processability and thermal stability, without generating pressures significantly greater than those generated during polymerization reactions of particulate poly(arylene sulfide ketone) or poly(arylene sulfide diketone) resins.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyester copolymer obtained by reacting (A) a dicarboxylic acid component composed mainly of terephthalic acid or a derivative thereof with (B) a glycol component comprising (B-1) at least 0.5 mole % but less than 15 mole % of an aliphatic diol having 2 to 16 carbon atoms and (B-2) more than 85 mole % but not more than 99.5 mole % of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol having a trans form content of at least 80 mole %. This polyester copolymer has a high rate of crystallization and provides a shaped article having a high heat resistance.

Abstract: Polyaryl ether ketones which contain units of the formula ##STR1## are prepared by electrophilic polycondensation in an inert solvent in the presence of a Lewis acid and in the presence or absence of a Lewis base using a carbonyl halide as monomer component, said carbonyl halide being an oxalyl dihalide or a mixture thereof with another carbonyl halide.

Abstract: Novel low melt viscosity imido prepolymers, well adapted for the production of prepregs and filament wound shaped articles, are prepared by copolymerizing (a) at least one N,N'-bismaleimide with (b) at least one siloxane bismaleimide, (c) at least one aromatic diprimary diamine, (d) optionally, at least one olefinically unsaturated comonomer other than a bisimide, (e) optionally, a catalyst, and (f) either an acrylate or an unhalogenated epoxy resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to coatings based on linear, high molecular weight polyarylene sulfides, preferably PPS, by extrusion coating of, for example, elongate stock in the form of, for example, wires, strands, optical fibers, etc.

Abstract: Curable compositions, characterized in that they contain(a) polyimides of the general formula (I) ##STR1## wherein B represents a divalent moiety containing a carbon-carbon double bond, and wherein A represents an X-valent, but at least divalent, moiety,(b) alkenylphenoximides of the general formula (II) ##STR2## wherein D represents a Y-valent moiety, Y being 1, 2 or 3, and wherein E denotes a moiety having the following formulae ##STR3## wherein R represents an alkyl group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms and R' represents a 1,2- or 2,3-alkenyl group with 3 to 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: In a process for preparing polyesters by mixing at least one non-vicinal aliphatic diol, e.g., 1,4-butanediol or its ester-forming equivalents with at least one dicarboxylic acid, e.g., terephthalic acid or its ester-forming equivalents in the presence of a tetraalkyl titanate catalyst, and adding to the mixture a tetraalkyl zirconate catalyst in amounts such that the ratio of titanium atoms to zirconium atoms is 1.3:1 to 9:1, preferably 1.9:1 to 4.6:1.

Abstract: A resin composition for sealing semiconductors which comprises (a) a modified epoxy resin composed of (i) an epoxy resin having a specific structure or a graft polymer of an epoxy resin having a specific structure and a vinyl polymer and (ii) a silicone polymer in oily state or as particles having an average particle size of not more than 1.0 micron, which are uniformly dispersed in the epoxy resin or the graft polymer, (b) a hardening agent and (c) an inorganic filler, is herein provided. The resin composition for sealing semiconductors exhibits a low thermal expansion coefficient and a low elastic modulus, generates low stress when thermal shock is applied thereto and exhibits high heat resistance during soldering even after moisture absorption. Therefore, if the composition is used to seal large-scale semiconductor devices having high degree of integration or small-sized, thin semiconductors such as flat packages, these semiconductors provide high reliability.

Abstract: A thermotropic aromatic polyester comprising (a) an aromatic dicarbonyl ingredient comprising recurring aromatic units of the formulae (I) and/or (II): ##STR1## and, optionally, other recurring aromatic dicarbonyl units, (b) an aromatic dioxy ingredient comprising recurring aromatic units of the formula (III) ##STR2## wherein R.dbd.--H, C.sub.

Abstract: A monofunctional alcohol or acid is used to chain stop a condensation reaction for preparing a low molecular weight unsaturated polyester resin. The monofunctional acid removes terminal hydroxy groups and replaces them with hydrocarbon groups. The monofunctional alcohol removes terminal carboxy groups and replaces them with hydrocarbon groups. The resulting polyester resins having improved hydrolytic stability. These chain stopped unsaturated polyester resins can be further modified with hydroxy acrylates, other hydroxy terminated polyesters, and diisocyanates to produce resins with excellent water resistance and physical properties for various applications, such as marble/onyx resins, sheet molding compounds, bulk molding compounds and resin transfer molding resins, gel coats, and bowling ball resins.

Abstract: A novel catalyst composition, and a process for using the novel catalyst system to produce polyester is described. The novel catalyst composition is specific for producing polyester from a lower dialkyl ester of a dicarboxylic acid and glycol, wherein the catalyst composition includes from about 20 ppm to about 150 ppm manganese; from about 50 ppm to about 250 ppm lithium; from about 10 ppm to about 40 ppm cobalt; and from about 200 ppm to about 400 ppm antimony, all amounts being based upon the expected yield of the polyester. The process for using the novel catalyst composition to make polyester includes the step of employing an effective catalytic amount of manganese and lithium in an ester interchange reaction from a lower dialkyl ester of a dicarboxylic acid and glycol to produce monomer; and using an effective catalytic amount of cobalt and antimony in the polycondensation reaction to convert the monomer to polyester.

Abstract: The invention provides aromatic polyamides having a reduced melt viscosity which are derived from aromatic dicarboxylic acids, aromatic diamines and aromatic monocarboxylic acids being present in the polyamide in an amount of from 0.01 to 10 mol %. The invention allows molding compositions to be provided which have improved processability and good mechanical properties.

Abstract: A polyetheric copolymer, a polyetheric block copolymer, and compositions of these copolymers containing:a benzonitrile recurring unit as represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## and a benzophenone recurring unit as represented by the following general formula (II): ##STR2## which copolymer has a molar ratio of the recurring unit (I) to a sum of the recurring units (I) and (II), i.e., (I)/[(I)+(II)], in the range from 0.15:1 to 0.40:1, as well as a melt viscosity (zero shear viscosity) at 400.degree. C. in the range from 500 to 100,000 poise.The polyetheric copolymer is crystalline and is a macromolecular compound having excellent heat resistance and mechanical strength.Disclosed herein are methods for the preparation of the polyetheric copolymer, the polyetheric block copolymer and the compositions containing the same.The polyetheric copolymers, the polyetheric block copolymers and their compositions are useful in various fields.

Abstract: Disclosed are mixed halocarbon blowing agents comprising (1) halocarbons boiling below about 10.degree. C., (2) halocarbons boiling between 20.degree. C. and 35.degree. C., and (3) inert organic liquids having a boiling point from about 35.degree. C. to about 125.degree. C.Also disclosed are blends of the above mixed blowing agents with active hydrogen containing compounds, particularly polyols and the rigid closed cell foams prepared from such blends.Up to 60 percent reduction in hard halocarbons is realized with the mixed blowing agents.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermotropic liquid crystalline polyester compositions containing recurring units derived from 2-methylhydroquinone, terephthalic acid, 2,6-napthalenecarboxylic acid, and hydroquinone, characterized as having a heat distortion temperature of greater than 200.degree. C. and improved elongation. The inclusion of a reinforcing/filling agent selected from the group consisting of glass reinforcing agents, glass fillers, carbon metasilicate, calcium carbonate, talc, titanium dioxide, and calcined aluminum silicate in said compositions, and also in those same compositions lacking recurring units of hydroquinone, results in an improvement in the elongation of said compositions. The inclusion of carbon fiber into these compositions results in no significant decrease in the elongation of said compositions. The compositions are useful as films, fibers, and shaped articles.

Abstract: Viscosity stable, essentially gel-free linear polyamic acids are provided by a process utilizing offset stoichiometry. Polyimides formed from such polyamic acids have low TCE and low dielectric constants.Methods for improved adhesion of polyimides are also disclosed.

Abstract: Aromatic polyether ketones based on 5 to 90 mol-%, based on the total quantity of all bisphenols, of special dihydroxydiphenyl cycloalkanes and 10 to 95% phthaleins, a process for their production and their use as molding compounds.

Abstract: An aromatic polyimide separation membrane prepared by subjecting an aromatic polyimide membrane to fluorine treatment with an active fluorine is described. The aromatic polyimide separation membrane according to the present invention has an extremely high selectivity and gas permeability, and therefore, is useful as a membrane for separation of gas mixtures or liquid mixtures.