Abstract: A novel process for the production of oligomeric and polymeric telechelic compositions, to the telechelic compositions produced in this manner and to use thereof in the plastics, fibres or lacquer sectors.

Abstract: A novel process for the production of oligomeric and polymeric telechelic compositions, to the telechelic compositions produced in this manner and to use thereof in the plastics, fibers or lacquer sectors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing unsaturated esters by azeo-tropically esterifyinga) monohydric or polyhydric alcohols orb) polyesters which contain at least two hydroxyl groups per molecule and are the reaction product of polyhydric alcohols with mono- or dibasis, saturated or aromatically unsaturated carboxylic acids,with ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids in the presence of an acid catalyst and subsequently reacting the acid catalyst and any unesterified carboxylic acid groups with ethylenically unsaturated monoepoxy compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to binder mixtures for two-component polyurethane coating compositions which dry at room temperature and containa) a polyisocyanate component,b) a hydroxy-functional polyacrylate component based on a mixture of at least two hydroxyl group-containing poly(meth)acrylate resinsi) having a molecular weight (M.sub.n) of 1000 to 100,000,ii) having an at least bimodal molecular weight distribution,iii) prepared by radical copolymerization of olefinically unsaturated monomers in a solvent using monomer mixtures containing less than 50% by weight of monomers carrying hydroxyl groups andiv) wherein the hydroxyl group content of the component having the lowest molecular weight is at least 1.5 times the hydroxyl group content of the component having the highest molecular weight,c) optionally reactive diluents,wherein components a) and b) are present in an amount which corresponds to an NCO/OH equivalent ratio of 0.2:1 to 5:1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a polyacrylate resin having a residual acrylate monomer content of <0.1% by weight, based on resin solids, by preparing an initial polyacrylate resin and subsequently polymerizing this initial polyacrylate resin in the presence of a monomer having a low vapor pressure, such as maleic anhydride, and a peroxide initiator to reduce the monomer content.

Abstract: The present invention relates to binder compositions containingA) 40 to 95 parts by weight of OH-functional graft copolymer resins prepared by copolymerizinga) 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of polybutadienes containing at least 20% of 1,2-vinyl groups,b) 5 to 30 parts by weight of aliphatic .alpha.-olefins,c) 0.1 to 35 parts by weight of glycidyl esters of .alpha.-alkylalkane-monocarboxylic acids,d) 10 to 70 parts by weight of unsaturated, aromatic monomers,e) 5 to 60 parts by weight of hydroxyalkyl esters of acrylic and/or methacrylic acid having primary hydroxyl groups,f) 0 to 50 parts by weight of (cyclo)aliphatic esters of acrylic and/or methacrylic acid,g) 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of .alpha.,.beta.

Abstract: The present invention relates to binder compositions containingA) 40 to 95 parts by weight of OH-functional graft copolymer resins which are prepared by copolymerizing a mixture containing 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of at least one optionally functional polybutadiene having a molecular weight of 500 to 10,000 and having at least 20% by weight of side-chain 1,2-vinyl double bonds, andB) 5 to 60 parts by weight of a polyfunctional cross-linking resin selected from aminoplast resins and optionally blocked polyisocyanates,wherein the sum of the parts by weight of components A) and B) add up to 100, based on the weight of components A) and B).The present invention also relates to the use of the binder compositions according to the invention for lacquering vehicles, wood and furniture, and for preventing corrosion.

Abstract: A coating composition in which the binding agent is a two-component system containing a) a polyisocyanate component and b) an isocyanate-reactive component and contains b1) specific ester group-containing secondary polyamines, b2) specific moisture-activatable blocked polyamines and b3) optionally other known compounds containing isocyanate-reactive groups, and a process for preparing coated substrates from this coating composition.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for the production of metal sheets enamelled with two layers, wherein the sheet is coated, before shaping, with a polymer suspension. The sheet is then dried and shaped, and optionally is coated with an enamel frit. The sheet is then fired at a temperature of 560 to 850 degrees C. The binder in the polymer suspension is preferably a material which burns completely at melting and stoving temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous coating composition containinga) an aqueous solution or dispersion of a polyol component containing at least one water-dilutable polyacrylate resin having hydroxyl groups and a molecular weight (M.sub.n) above 500,b) a polyisocyanate component which has a viscosity of 50 to 10,000 mPa.s at 23.degree. C. and is emulsified in component a), andc) 0.5 to 6% by weight, based on the weight of component a), of a water-soluble polyether polyol having a molecular weight of 300 to 1000,wherein the coating composition has an NCO/OH equivalent ratio of 0.5:1 to 5:1, based on the isocyanate groups of component b) and the alcoholic hydroxyl groups of components a) and c).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a composition containing an isocyanurate polyisocyanate dissolved in a solvent inert to isocyanate groups bya) reacting 2.5 to 7% of the isocyanate groups of a starting diisocyanate based on 2,4-diisocyanatotoluene or a mixture of 2,4-diisocyanatotoluene and 2,6-diisocyanatotoluene with a monohydric alcohol corresponding to the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic C.sub.6-18 hydrocarbon radical which may be olefinically unsaturated,R.sub.

Abstract: (Meth)acrylic acid esters can be prepared by acid-catalyzed reaction of (meth)acrylic acid with alcohols in a water-immiscible solvent. After the esterification, the reaction mixture is washed with aqueous solutions having an alkaline reaction and then reacted at elevated temperature with carbodiimides. Acid numbers below 0.5 (mg of KOH/g of substance) are obtained in this way. (Meth)acrylic acid esters are used, for example, as reactive diluents or as comonomers.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of polycarbonates from diphenols and/or chlorocarbonic acid esters thereof and phosgene by the two-phase boundary process wherein said polycarbonate is reacted with aryl chlorocarbonate is disclosed; the reaction products are noted for their improved ageing and hydrolysis characteristics which render them useful as thermoplastic molding compositions.

Abstract: Anilines substituted in the m- and p-position by an alkyl radical and a halogen atom are eminently suitable for use as accelerators for cold-hardening unsaturated polyester resins.

Abstract: Stabilized thermoplastic moulding compositions comprising (1) from 10 to 90 parts by weight of a polycarbonate, based on aromatic dihydroxy compounds; and (2) from 90 to 10 parts by weight of a mixture of (2.1) from 25 to 100 parts by weight of a graft copolymer of a monomer mixture of styrene, methyl methacrylate or acrylonitrile polymerized on a rubber; of (2.2) from 0 to 20 parts by weight of a butadiene polymer having a butadiene content of at least 5 parts by weight; and (2.3) from 0 to 75 parts by weight of a copolymer of styrene, .alpha.-methyl styrene, methyl methacrylate, acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile; containing 0.01 to 3.0% by weight, based on the whole stabilized mixture, of at least one ester of phosphorous acid and an ortho- or para-substituted phenol or bisphenol, and a process for their production.

Abstract: This development is concerned with an improved process of preparing polycarbonate molding compositions and molded articles having superior hydrolysis resistance, stress crack resistance and flame retardancy, by thermoplastically processing a partially crosslinked aromatic polycarbonate. A crosslinkable aromatic thermoplastic polycarbonate is subject to irradiation to cause crosslinking on its surface such that between about 5 and 50 wt. % of the polymer is crosslinked and it is then thermoplastically processed. This partially crosslinked polycarbonate may be blended with uncrosslinked thermoplastic aromatic polycarbonate or known flame retardant agents. This development is also concerned with the compositions or articles so produced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of aromatic polycarbonates from diphenols by the phase boundary process, which is characterized in that cyclic, preferably monocyclic or bicyclic, aza compounds are used as catalysts. The present invention also relates to the polycarbonates obtainable according to the process, which are distinguished by high light transmission and a low tendency to yellowing, even after relatively severe exposure to heat.

Abstract: This disclosure is concerned with an improved process for preparing polymer blends by synthesizing a polyester by the phase boundary condensation synthesis wherein a preformed polymer is dissolved in the organic solvent phase of the synthesis system. This polymer is inert to the diphenol acid chloride and alkali used to form the polyester and differs from this polyester by at least molecular weight and may differ from it in chemical identity. This disclosure is also concerned with the polymer blends so obtained which display superior properties to those obtained by physically blending two already formed polymers.

Abstract: The invention is directed to flame-resistant, transparent aromatic polycarbonate compositions comprising polycarbonate resin and an additive amount of a member selected from the group consisting of aldehyde-bisulphite adducts and ketone-bisulphite adducts.

Abstract: Phosphites of the general formula: ##STR1## in which n.sub.1 is an integer;n.sub.2 is 0 or an integer;n.sub.3 is an integer;at least one of the groups R is an oxetane group as hereinafter defined or a hydrocarbon radical being substituted at least by one oxetane group as hereinafter defined;the remaining groups R are selected from alkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and hetaryl groups; andthe group or groups Ar are the same or different at-least-divalent aromatic groups the free valencies of which are directly linked to the aromatic nuclei; anda process for their preparation.