Abstract: A two-stage process for producing a three-component graft copolymer of 1,2-polybutadiene, glycidyl methacrylate and a second monomer. By first reacting glycidyl methacrylate on the polymeric substrate and then reacting the second monomer to form a non-crosslinked graft copolymer, high curing rates are obtained. By forming a solvent solution of the grafted product, an epoxy hardener and a radical polymerization initiator, a varnish suitable for forming dielectric prepregs is obtained.

Abstract: A fire retardant thermoplastic polyester type block copolymer composition, which comprises (a) a thermoplastic polyester type block copolymer comprising a hard polyester segment having a high melting point and a soft polymer segment having a low melting point and a molecular weight of 400 to 6,000 and (b) a mixture of one or more kinds of halogenated bisphenyl compounds and an organic or inorganic antimony compound in a ratio of 1:0 to 1:3 by weight, and optionally one or more kinds of alkylphenol derivatives and/or an epoxy compound having 1 to 20 % by weight of oxirane oxygen.

Abstract: New epoxy resins are described having high strength and ductility. The novel feature of these new resins is that a normal epoxy resin component is cross-linked with a novel mixture of methyl endomethylene tetrahydrophthalic acid and methyl endomethylene tetrahydrophthalic anhydride. An additional usual anhydride, e.g. phthalic anhydride, may also be present. The products are excellent electrical insulators and are suitable for casting, vacuum filling, laminating, binding, etc.

Abstract: Novel epoxy resin compositions are disclosed which comprise (A) an epoxy resin, (B) a latent amine curing agent for said epoxy resin, and (C) a unique class of latent accelerators corresponding to formula I ##SPC1##wherein:X is an atom of oxygen or sulfur;n is 1 or 2;R.sub.1 is lower alkyl, chloro or bromo;R.sub.2 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, chloro or bromo; romo;R.sub.3 is hydrogen or an inert organic radical; orR.sub.1 and R.sub.2 or R.sub.3 can be joined to form a 5- or 6-membered carbocylic ring; and--NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 is the organic residue derived by the removal of the amino hydrogen atom from a secondary amine;With the proviso that at least one of the urea or thiourea substituents is located .alpha. on the benzene nucleus with respect to R.sub.1 ; andWith the proviso that when n is 2, I is the position isomer having the urea or thiourea substituents located .alpha.,.alpha.' on the benzene nucleus with respect to R.sub.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition having excellent curability comprising 100 parts by weight of an epoxy resin having at least two epoxy groups per molecule and about 1 to 300 parts by weight of an amide derivative of 4-aminomethyl-1,8-diaminooctane.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a hot-curable resin mixture which contains a polyepoxide compound, a dicarboxylic acid and a polycarboxylic acid anhydride and which can be used as an impregnating and laminating resin and as an adhesive but above all as a casting resin.

Abstract: Polyesters having improved affinity for acid dyes are produced by incorporation, in the polyester-forming dicarboxylic acid and dihydric alcohols, quaternary ammonium compounds of the formula ##EQU1## wherein the R's represent aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic radicals, at least one R being substituted by at least a group capable of forming ester bonds with the recurring polyester units, at least two R's being capable of forming between them a ring which may contain quaternizable nitrogen atoms; and where:X.sup.n.sup.- is a stable anion of valency n of an organic acid or of a mineral oxyacid; and where:y is an integer equal to the valence of the anion.The resulting composition is melt spinnable.

Abstract: Thermoplastic moulding composition composed ofA. 10 - 50 parts of a graft copolymer of styrene, methylmethacrylate or mixtures and acrylonitrile or acrylic acid esters onto a butadiene homo- or copolymer having a particle size of 0.05 to 0.19 .mu.,B. 80 - 10 parts by weight of a copolymer ofA. 50 - 90 % by weight of styrene and/or .alpha.-methylstyrene,B. 10 - 50 % by weight of acrylonitrile and/or acrylic acid ester, andC. 10 - 80 parts by weight of polycarbonate.

Abstract: An improved epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin suitable for adhesive, potting or laminating use mixed with from about 0.1% to about less than 3% of an oxazolidine ester represented by the formula: ##EQU1## where R is an alkyl or alkenyl group of from 5 to 21 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of phenolic hydroxy ethers whereby an aromatic hydroxyl-containing compound is reacted with a vicinal epoxy-containing compound in the presence of a phosphonium salt of an acid, ester or acid ester of an element selected from carbon or phosphorus, and to precatalyzed epoxy resin compositions comprising an epoxy resin and a catalyst as defined above.

Abstract: A curable epoxy resin composition comprising an epoxy resin and a reactive diluent, at least 60% by weight of the total amount of said reactive diluent consisting of a specific etherified polyepichlohydrin monoglycidyl ether and/or etherified polymethylepichlorohydrin monoglycidyl ether. The above etherified product is prepared by addition-polymerizing 2 to 10 mols of a compound selected from the group consisting of epichlorohydrin and methylepichlorohydrin with a monohydric phenol or alcohol and treating the resulting addition polymer with an alkaline substance.

Abstract: A process for preparing cured epoxy resins, the cured epoxy products, and the curing composition employed, are disclosed. The process comprises contacting an epoxy resin with the curing composition, i.e., a polyamine curing agent and a phenyl urea accelerator. Also disclosed are cured epoxy resin compositions useful in adhesives, coatings, floorings, laminates and civil engineering applications.

Abstract: A blend of an aromatic co-polyester and poly(etylene terephthalate) provides molded articles of reduced crazing.

Abstract: Opaque voided films having a total luminous transmission not exceeding 25% are made from blends of a polyester preferably polyethylene terephthalate, with 3 to 27% of an ethylene or propylene polymer, prepared by dry blending. One end use of the film, as a base for photographic prints is also described.

Abstract: Epoxy resins, of the polyglycidyl ether of a polyhydric phenol type, are cured by incorporating therein a polyoxyalkylenepolyamine and an accelerator combination of piperazine and an alkanolamine, the combination having a combined weight ratio of between about 1:8 to 1:1. The accelerator combination is synergistic for accelerating the curing of a polyglycidyl ether of a polyhydric phenol cured with a polyoxyalkylenepolyamine at ambient or elevated temperatures. The epoxy resin products are useful in protective coatings, adhesives, seamless and terrazzo flooring, castings, laminates, and in grouting, potting, encapsulating, caulking and sealing compositions.

Abstract: Polythiols having more than two terminal and/or pendant thiol groups per polymer molecule are formed by the free radical catalyzed addition of a monomer system made up of either hydrogen sulfide or a dithiol alone or in combination with an acetylenic compound to a polyolefin having at least three olefin sites. The polyolefin is preferably a tri-terminal olefin. The polythiol products are liquid, essentially gel-free materials having number average molecular weights varying from 200 to 30000. The polyfunctional prepolymers of the invention can be cured to stable three-dimensional networks with inexpensive bi-functional oxidants such as lead dioxide. Additionally, prepolymer compositions having 3 or more pendant or terminal thiol groups per molecule when combined with polyfunctional organic reagents, such as diepoxides, form stable, high-tenacity adhesive systems.

Abstract: A biaxially oriented polyethylene-2,6-naphthalate film, which comprises a blended mixture of1. a polyethylene-2,6-naphthalate resin which may contain a unit derived from not more than 10mol% of a polyester-forming component other than a polyethylene-2,6-naphthalate-forming component, and2. 0.5 to 10% by weight, based on the polyethylene-2,6-naphthalate resin (1), of a polyester resin other than the polyethylene-2,6-naphthalate resin (1) in which the amount of the homopolyester unit is at least 90 mol%,Said film having a softing point at least 1.degree.C. higher than the its equilibrium softening point, and a process for its production.

Abstract: The object of the invention are new polyglycidyl ethers and a method for their production, which ethers give a new mixture of the type mentioned which can be cured like a thermosetting resin, that is to say an epoxide resin system which can be crosslinked to give thermosetting resin compositions, which possess improved heat distortion points and good mechanical properties, and especially no excessive brittleness.

Abstract: Perfluoro compound-epoxy resin compositions manifesting oil and soil resistance said compositions comprising an epoxy resin and a block copolymer of the type [ABA].sub.n wherein A is a perfluoro group having from 8 to 10 carbon atoms, B is a low molecular weight functionality reactive with the epoxy resin and n is from 1 to about 5.

Abstract: A thermoplastic blended composition comprising 15-80% by weight of polyphenylene ether, 5-60% by weight of a styrene resin and 2-15% by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate. The composition has superior heat resistance, fatigue resistance and processability.