Abstract: A nonwoven disposable article is constructed using adhesive compositions containing 1 to 25% of a surfactant, which causes the adhesive composition to exhibit a contact angle of 90.degree. or less and a reduction in surface tension of less than or equal to about 35-40 dynes/cm, giving improved wicking capabilities to the nonwoven.

Abstract: Aqueous, acrylic hair fixative compositions are disclosed which utilize a partially-neutralized acrylic hair fixative polymer. The polymer is neutralized in a solvent system in which water is always the major solvent constituent and organic solvents are optional. Methods of making the hair fixative compositions which require water as the primary solvent utilized to prepare the hair fixative compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention discloses that styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymers containing 30 to 50% by weight styrene and additionally having been polymerized in such a manner as to obtain a vinyl content of greater than about 35% may be used in adhesives to achieve desirable low viscosity of 1000 to 3500 cps at 160.degree. C.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions, particularly biodegradable hot melt adhesives are prepared from 10 to 90% by weight of a thermoplastic methylol polyester prepared from the reaction of at least one dicarboxylic acid with a diglycidyl ether, a diglycidyl ester or a combination thereof; 0 to 90% by weight of a compatible tackifier; 0 to 80% by weight of a compatible plasticizer; 0 to 50% by weight of a compatible wax diluent and 0 to 3% by weight of a stabilizer.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions are prepared from a water sensitive or biodegradeable thermoplastic adhesive polymer using sucrose benzoate as a tackifier. More particularly, hot melt adhesive compositions are prepared from 10 to 90% by weight of a biodegradable or water sensitive thermoplastic polymer, 5 to 80% by weight sucrose benzoate, 0 to 80% by weight plasticizing diluent, 0 to 50% by weight wax and 0 to 3% by weight antioxidant.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive comprising a block copolymer and 60 to 95 parts of a liquid diluent, the adhesive being characterized by a midblock Tg less than -10.degree. C., a G' less than 15.times.10.sup.4 dynes/cm.sup.2 at 10 rad/s, 25.degree. C., a G" of 1 to 6.times.10.sup.4 dynes/cm.sup.2 and a tensile strength greater than 10 psi exhibit superior properties, without the need for any curing operation after cooling.

Abstract: Polyamide graft-modified rubbery block copolymer compositions are provided by reaction of maleated rubbery block copolymers with polymeric dimer fatty acid based polyamide wherein the molar ratio of maleated rubbery block copolymer to the dimer fatty acid polyamide is greater than 2 to 1. The compositions find use as hot melt adhesive components.

Abstract: A method of preparing a hot melt adhesive composition comprising a starch ester having a DS (degree of substitution) of 0.3 to 3.0 and a selected non-volatile, organic diluent wherein the starch ester is a wetcake having 40% or more by weight of moisture.

Abstract: There is provided a biodegradable composition as obtained from a melt comprising converted starch, a plasticizer and at least one member selected from alkenol homopolymers and/or alkenol copolymers which are combined under conditions sufficient to ensure uniform melt formation, in which the at least one member is present in the composition at a concentration of from 10 to 200 parts per 100 parts of dry converted starch.The invention further relates to methods of making the composition, and to articles made from said composition.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions comprising selected modified starch esters as the main or base adhesive material wherein the starch ester has an ester component of about 2 to 18 carbon atoms and a DS of from about 0.3 to 3.0 and a sufficient amount of a non-volatile, polar organic diluent to allow the composition to melt and have a viscosity of less than 50,000 cP at an application temperature of 400.degree. F. or less.

Abstract: Novel polyimide and polyisoimide oligomers and precursors thereof, end-capped with diaryl substituted acetylene.These novel end-capped polyimide or polyisoimides oligomers are useful for composites, molding compounds, adhesives, and electronic applications.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a major amount of resin and a minor amount of a property-improving additive,said resin being:(A) a fluorocarbon resin selected from the group consisting of (1) perfluoroalkoxy tetrafluoroethylene copolymer resin (PFA), (2) ethylenechlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer resin (E-CTFE), (3) ethylenetetrafluoroethylene copolymer resin (E-TFE), (4) poly(vinylidene fluoride) resin (PVDF), (5) tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene copolymer resin (FEP), (6) poly(chlorotrifluoroethylene) resin (CTFE), or a mixture of two or more of said fluorocarbon resins; or(B) a polyether resin selected from the group consisting of (7) polyethersulfone resin (PES), (8) polyether ketone resin (PEK) and (9) polyether ether ketone resin (PEEK) or a mixture or two or more of said polyether resin;said additive being:(C) a poly(phenylene sulfide) (PPS); or(D) an inorganic crystalline ceramic powder and/or fluorocarbon resin when said resin is a polyether of (B) above; or(E) an inorganic material selected f

Abstract: Bismaleimide resins based on indane bisphenol and composites formed from such resins.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a major amount of resin and a minor amount of a property-improving additive,said resin being:(A) a fluorocarbon resin selected from the group consisting of (1) perfluoroalkoxy tetrafluoroethylene copolymer resin (PFA), (2) ethylenechlorotrifluoroethylene copolymer resin (E-CTFE), (3) ethylenetetrafluoroethylene copolymer resin (E-TFE), (4) poly(vinylidine fluoride) resin (PVDF), (5) tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene copolymer resin (FEP), (6) poly(chlorotrifluoroethylene) resin (CTFE), or a mixture of two or more of said fluorocarbon resins; or(B) a polyether resin selected from the group consisting of (7) polyethersulfone resin (PES), (8) polyether ketone resin (PEK) and (9) polyether ether ketone resin (PEEK) or a mixture of two or more of said polyether resins;said additive being:(C) a poly(phenylene sulfide) (PPS); or(D) an inorganic crystalline ceramic powder and/or fluorocarbon resin when said resin is a polyether of (B) above; or(E) an inorganic material selected

Abstract: This invention is directed to a process of forming composites comprising reinforcing fibers dispersed in a thermoplastic polymer matrix, said process comprising the steps of coating a reinforcing fiber with a curable resin and an initiator for the curing of the resin and for the polymerization of monomer of said polymer; curing said resin to form cured resin coated fiber; coating said resin coated fiber with monomer of said polymer; polymerizing the monomer coating to form a polymer/resin coated fiber; and aligning the polymer/resin coated fiber and molding same into a desired reinforced thermoplastic composite.