Abstract: An improved asphalt composition is provided with the addition of a graft copolymer resin comprising a rubbery polymeric substrate and a rigid polymeric superstrate. A preferred graft copolymer resin is acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer resin. Preferred compositions have increased temperature range performance and/or decreased penetration values as compared to the same compositions not containing the graft copolymer resins. The asphalt compositions may optionally contain a vulcanized rubber, preferably obtained from scrap tires.

Abstract: Multilayered containers comprising polycarbonate layers and amorphous polyamide layers wherein the amorphous polyamides are modified and unmodified amorphous polyamides of high glass transition temperatures. The containers have improved stress craze/crack resistance and improved rewashing properties. The containers are useful for carbonated beverages and are rewashable and refillable at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: Multilayered structures comprising polycarbonate layers and functionalized polyamide layers exhibit adhesion to each other without the use of a tie layer. The multilayered structures are useful in containers requiring the combined properties of high impact strength and chemical resistance and/or oxygen barrier resistance.

Abstract: Multilayer films of ABS resin and amorphous polyamide resin are provided which are thermoformable with the use of an adhesive layer comprising a blend of the amorphous polyamide resin and the ABS resin. The multilayer films exhibit gas barrier properties which allow for the use of these films in environments where blowing agents escape from foamed-in-place insulation. The multilayer films can be thermoformed to provide equipment liners such as refrigerator liners, dishwasher liners, car interior panels, and appliance housings.

Abstract: Foamed thermoplastic blends of Nylon 6,I/T and polycarbonate resin are provided which exhibit good chemical resistance. The foamed blends are useful for making foamed articles such as chemically resistant foamed sheet.

Abstract: An amorphous polyamide resin is provided having the combined properties of a high glass transition temperature and excellent oxygen barrier properties. The polyamide is obtained from the reaction products of para-xylylene diamine, adipic acid and isophthalic acid, and finds particular utility as a container layer for hot fill packaging of fruit juices.

Abstract: A container comprised of an inner aromatic polycarbonate layer, an outer aromatic polycarbonate layer, and an intermediate amorphous polyamide layer between the inner polycarbonate layer and the outer polycarbonate layer. The amorphous polyamide intermediate layer provides the container with enhanced processability, excellent gas barrier properties and hot fill capabilities.

Abstract: A plant growing medium has a fabricated fibrous product having a density below 4.5 pcf, and preferably below 3.0 pcf, as a root supporting structure. The product comprises a pack of fibers, the fibers having a three-dimensional orientation and at least some of the fibers being glass fibers, and binder binding the fibers to each other at substantially every place of fiber-to-fiber contact.

Abstract: An aqueous asphaltic emulsion wherein the asphaltic component is either a chemically-modified asphalt or an asphalt-elastomer blend, and the aqueous component contains water, a surfactant, and a high molecular weight, non-ionic, homopolymer of acrylamide. The emulsions find use as crack fillers for concrete or asphaltic roads and the like, or as coating compositions which can be sprayed on a building wall or the like as a waterproofing coating. The incorporation of the acrylamide ingredient into the composition ensures rapid and complete curing of other types of emulsions, and the emulsions possess physical properties and low-temperature flex properties which closely approximate those of the original asphaltic component.

Abstract: A process for continuously producing pipe by coating a particulate material with a gas curable resin, compacting the coated particulate material in an annular space, treating the compacted, coated particulate material with a curing gas to form a pipe having a porous wall structure, impregnating the porous walls of the pipe with an asphalt or resinous material, and, optionally, winding a reinforcing filament binder around the pipe.

Abstract: A process comprising synthesizing a liquid crystal polyester consisting essentially of recurring moieties of formulas: ##STR1## and moiety III or IV wherein III is ##STR2## wherein the mole ratio of moiety II to moiety III, when present, is 1:4 to 2:1 and wherein the mole ratio of moiety II to moiety IV, when present, is 2:8 to 1:9 and devolatilizing said liquid crystal polyester prior to shaping such polyester into an article and then shaping said devolatilized polyester into said article.

Abstract: Styrene and hydroquinone are reacted to produce (1-phenylethyl) hydroquinone, i.e.

Abstract: Melt spinnable liquid crystal aromatic polyesters which are optically anisotropic in the melt phase are provided. The polyester is a poly [(1-phenylethyl)-phenylene/phenylene terephthalate].

Abstract: Melt spinnable liquid crystal aromatic polyesters which are optically anisotropic in the melt phase are provided. The polyester is a poly [(1-phenylethylphenylene)/chlorophenylene terephthalate].

Abstract: Melt spinnable, liquid crystal aromatic polyesters which are optically anisotropic in the melt phase are provided.

Abstract: Molded glass fiber parts are formed by depositing a phenolic resin and liquid polyisocyanate on the glass fibers as they are emitted from a fiber forming means, accumulating the glass fibers as a pack and molding the pack in contact with a tertiary amine to cure said resin and polyisocyanate and to produce a molded glass fiber part.