Abstract: The present invention provides pressure sensitive adhesives, compositions from which the pressure sensitive adhesives are formed, and articles having therein these pressure sensitive adhesives. The pressure sensitive adhesives, which have a Tg of less than about 20.degree. C., include a poly(.beta.-hydroxyorganoate) or mixture thereof. Preferably, these poly(.beta.-hydroxyorganoate)s include monomeric units of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein: a minor amount (preferably no greater than about 20 mole percent) of the monomeric units have an R group containing 1-3 carbon atoms; and a major amount (preferably at least about 80 mole percent) of the monomeric units have an R group containing 4-30 (preferably 4-20) carbon atoms.

Abstract: A polyfunctional cationic monomer produced by reacting a tertiary amine having a polymerizable vinyl group with a compound having two or more oxirane groups. The polyfunctional cationic monomer of the present invention shows a very high curing rate and a high reaction suitability as a radiation cure coating to be applied onto the surface of a molded article made of plastics, wood, metals, etc. or the surface of a sheet such as a paper, a film, a metal plate, a knitted web, etc.

Abstract: Disclosed are a lactone-modified polyvinyl alcohol and a process for the preparation thereof, a polymer composition, a permanently anti-electrostatic resin composition, a lactone-modified resin having hydroxyl groups, and a process for the preparation thereof.The lactone-modified polyvinyl alcohol can be used in wide fields owing to capability of freely adjusting a water solubility such as water-soluble, gradually water-soluble, low water-soluble, and water-insoluble by a degree modified by lactone compounds, and owing to possessing both properties in PVA and lactones.Furthermore, the lactone-modified polyvinyl alcohol has a property as plasticizers or softening agents, as a result, there can be provided a polymer composition having an excellent property by mixing with hydrophilic polymer or polar polymer.

Abstract: Copolymers of olefinically unsaturated monomers, wherein at least one of the monomers is an isomer mixture of a cyclic or polycyclic olefinically unsaturated compound, which mixture contains a mass fraction from 8 to 50 per cent of at least one isomer of the main component in addition to this main component. The copolymers are useful, for example, in coating compositions.

Abstract: An ultra high molecular weight polymer emulsion is produced by emulsion polymerization of a vinyl monomer, wherein the oxygen concentration in the aqueous phase of the reaction system is maintained at a smaller percentage by weight than the percentage by weight of the dissolved oxygen concentration in a 0.5 wt % sodium bisulfite aqueous solution. An emulsifier and a redox polymerization initiator are used for the emulsion polymerization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a paint composition which comprises a binder to impart film forming properties compounded with quasi transparent polyolefin filler particles having a particle size below 110 micrometers, said polyolefin being selected from the group consisting of a polyethylene, a polypropylene, copolymers of ethylene and propylene and mixtures thereoof, said polyolefin filler particles being present in an amount between 0.1% to 10% by weight of the composition. These paint compositions were found to possess low gloss and matte properties at visible and high reflectance in the thermal infra-red wavelengths.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an ER elastomer composition comprising natural rubber and polarizable particles dispersed therein, which elastomer can undergo changes in Youngs modulus when subjected to an electric field and having a Youngs modulus of at least about 2 Mpa when not subject to an electric field, wherein the ratio of the electrical conductivity of the particles to the electrical conductivity of the natural rubber is between about 10.sup.4 and 10.sup.10. The invention also include variable stiffness mounts, such as engine mounts, made from the composition.

Abstract: A fiber blend for use in friction materials. The fiber contains a blend of a highly fibrillated fiber, such as a fibrillated polyacrylonitrile fiber and a fiber with a high carbon content, such as an oxidized carbon fiber precursor.

Abstract: A moldable composition suitable for use as a pattern core material for investment casting. The composition comprises a water-soluble continuous phase organic material and a water-soluble fluorescing dye dispersed through the continuous phase organic material. Related disposable thermoplastic patterns and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: An adhesive composition formed by admixing under melt conditions (a) 50-95% by weight of a moisture cross-linkable silane-grafted polyolefin having a melt viscosity of less than 100,000 cps, and (b) 5-50% by weight of a polyolefin grafted with at least one ethylenically-unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride, and derivatives thereof. The grafted polyolefin has a melt viscosity of less than 100,000 cps, and contains a catalyst for moisture cross-linking of the silane-grafted polyolefin of (a). The adhesive may be used to bond a variety of substrates.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed to a cement admixture composition composed of certain alkylene glycols and copolymers of alkenyl ether and maleic anhydride. The present admixture provides a means to inhibit drying shrinkage of cement compositions while enhancing the compressive strength of the set composition.

Abstract: Vinylidene fluoride copolymers having a melting temperature below about 160.degree. C. are used to prepare pigmented powder coatings for galvanized steel. The coatings are corrosion-resistant and generally show a high gloss.

Abstract: A coating composition containing about 45-80% by weight of a binder and 20-55% by weight of an organic liquid; wherein the binder contains(A) about 40-90% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of an acrylic polymer containing polymerized hydroxyl containing monomers of the following group of hydroxy alkyl acrylate or methacrylates having 1-4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group, and polymerized alkyl acrylates and methacrylates having 1-18 carbon atoms in the alkyl groups, or styrene or any mixtures of the above and 0.1-5.0% by weight, based on the weight of the acrylic polymer, of polymerized fluoroalkyl containing monomer represented by the formula ##STR1## where R is hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1-2 carbon atoms, n is an integer of 1-11 and R.sub.f is a fluoroalkyl containing group having at least 4 carbon atoms and(B) about 10-60% by weight, based on the weight of the binder, of a fluorinated organic polyisocyanate crosslinking agent.

Abstract: An anaerobic adhesive which undergoes setting only by attaching it to an article without applying any special energy, and an anaerobically setting adhesive sheet prepared by coating or impregnating a sheet with the above anaerobic adhesive and well-balanced between storage stability and setting properties, the anaerobic adhesive comprising;(A) a rubber-based resin having adhesion properties,(B) a compound which has both the capability of absorbing oxygen and the capability of forming peroxide, and which shows an oxygen absorption amount of 0.1 to 3.0% (weight of absorbed oxygen/weight) and an active oxygen amount of 0.01 to 1.0% (weight of active oxygen/weight),(C) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer or oligomer, and(D) an organic peroxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new, chemically crosslinked PVA. Its application is that of a fluid loss control agent in fluids used in the oil industry, in particular cement slurries, separating fluids, or "spacers", and drilling muds. Its advantages are that it does not delay the setting of the cement, that it has high temperature properties that are relatively insensitive to external conditions.

Abstract: An article of manufacture comprising a substrate and a water-based ink composition free of volatile organic compounds which is water resistant upon curing. The water-based ink composition contains a water-based particulate pigment dispersion free of volatile organic compounds. Methods for making the water-based particulate dispersions, the water-based inks containing such dispersions and for disposing the water-based pigment dispersion and the water-based ink composition containing such pigment dispersions on a substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: The impact strength of a thermoplastic molding composition containing aromatic polycarbonate resin and thermoplastic polyester is improved upon the incorporation therewith of a particular silicone rubber powder. The silicone rubber powder, added at a level of about 3 to 25 contains a mixture of (a) a polydiorganosiloxane and (b) finely divided silica filler.

Abstract: A paste composition having a high thermal conductivity and a relatively low viscosity is used to provide a thermal conductive connection between an electronic component and a cooling device to increase the heat transfer rate between the component and the device cooling the electronic component. The paste composition comprises a non-aqueous dielectric carrier, thermally conductive filler particles and a specially defined dispersant comprising the self-condensation reaction product of a hydroxy fatty acid, the reaction product having an acid number of about 30-100. A 12-hydroxy stearic acid self condensed reaction product is the preferred dispersant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a master batch composition based on elastomeric carriers, comprising an organic peroxide, a plasticizer and a filling material and optionally further additives compatible with the organic peroxide, wherein, in addition to the elastomeric carrier, it contains a polyoctenamer.The present invention also provides a process for the production of a master batch composition, wherein (a) the elastomeric carrier, the polyoctenamer, the plasticizer and optionally a part of the filling material or filling material mixture are homogeneously mixed and thereafter (b) the filling material or the filling material mixture or possibly the remaining amounts thereof, together with the organic peroxide, are incorporated at a temperature below the decomposition temperature of the peroxide.

Abstract: Single phase solid materials containing metal clusters are produced by dissolving a metal cluster having chemically bound polymerizable organic ligands in a polymerizable organic solvent, homogeneously dispersing the metal cluster, and then copolymerizing the organic solvent and the chemically bound polymerizable organic ligands.