Abstract: Compositions for fixing a non-conductive material to a reinforcing layer are provided. In one embodiment, the composition being used to fix a non-conductive material on a reinforcing layer including a novolac produced by condensation of a substituted or unsubstituted phenol with an aldehyde in the presence of a catalyst, and optionally other additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to an impregnation resin mixture and to the use thereof. In one embodiment, an impregnation resin mixture includes a) at least one epoxide resin component selected from the group consisting of polyepoxides based on bisphenol A and/or F, and advancement resin produced therefrom, based on epoxidized halogenated bisphenols and/or epoxidized novolaks and/or polyepoxide esters based on phthalic acid, hexahydrophthalic acid, or based on terephthalic acid, epoxidized polyaddition products from dicyclopentadiene and phenol or cycloaliphatic compounds, b) as reactive diluents, 2 to 30 wt. % lactones with respect to the sum of the epoxy resin components, c) BCI3 and/or BCI3 complexes and/or a compound selected from the group of imidazoles and d) optionally additional additives, wherein the impregnation resin mixture does not contain any carboxylic acid anhydrides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising components a), b) and c), to a process for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof. In one embodiment, a composition is provided which comprises the following components a), b) and c): a) from 75 to 99.5% by weight of a polymer based on epoxide compounds, from 0.5 to 25% by weight of at least one polyhydric alcohol, and optionally additives, b) from 80 to 99% by weight of a curing agent which is suitable for curing the polymer based on epoxide compounds, from 1 to 20% by weight of a polycaprolactone-polysiloxane block copolymer, optionally an accelerator, and optionally additives, and c) optionally an accelerator.

Abstract: The invention relates to an impregnation resin mixture and to the use thereof. In one embodiment, an impregnation resin mixture includes a) at least one epoxide resin component selected from the group consisting of polyepoxides based on bisphenol A and/or F, and advancement resin produced therefrom, based on epoxidised halogenated bisphenols and/or epoxidized novolaks and/or polyepoxide esters based on phthalic acid, hexahydrophthalic acid, or based on terephthalic acid, epoxidized polyaddition products from dicyclopentadiene and phenol or cycloaliphatic compounds, b) as reactive diluents, 2 to 30 wt. % lactones with respect to the sum of the epoxy resin components, c) BCI3 and/or BCI3 complexes and/or a compound selected from the group of imidazoles and d) optionally additional additives, wherein the impregnation resin mixture does not contain any carboxylic acid anhydrides.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a composition that may be used for producing an insulation tape. In one embodiment, the composition being used to fix a non-conductive material to a reinforcing layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising components a), b) and c), to a process for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof. In one embodiment, a composition is provided which comprises the following components a), b) and c): a) from 75 to 99.5% by weight of a polymer based on epoxide compounds, from 0.5 to 25% by weight of at least one polyhydric alcohol, and optionally additives, b) from 80 to 99% by weight of a curing agent which is suitable for curing the polymer based on epoxide compounds, from 1 to 20% by weight of a polycaprolactone-polysiloxane block copolymer, optionally an accelerator, and optionally additives, and c) optionally an accelerator.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin dispersion, a method for production thereof and a product. According to the invention, a resin dispersion may b prepared, during the processing of which the release of polluting materials may be avoided, wherein the resin dispersion contains (I) 30 to 100 wt. % epoxide resin, 0-70 wt. % Novolak resin based on the mass of both resin components, (II) 4 to 18 wt. %, based on the total weight, of a co-dispersing agent made from ricin oil ethoxylate, hydrated ricin oil ethoxylate, alkylphenol ethoxylate, fatty alcohol ethoxylate, oleic acid ethoxylate, oxoalcohol ethoxylate, fatty alcohol alkoxylate and/or polyvinyl alcohol and (III), optionally, 0 to 20 wt. %, based on the total mass, of further conventional adjuncts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a bio-based thermosetting foam material with improved properties, in particular improved flame retardant properties, which method includes the steps of a) producing a prepolymer by condensation of at least one phenolic compound and formaldehyde in a ratio of 1:1.0 to 3.0 using 0.15 to 5 wt % of an alkaline catalyst in the temperature range of 50 to 100° C. until the refractive index of the reaction mixture is 1.4990 to 1.5020, b) adding 2 to 40 wt % of at least one natural polyphenol at a temperature of 50 to 100° C., c) adding 2 to 10 wt % of one or more emulsifiers and mixtures thereof, d) adding 2 to 10 wt % of one or more foaming agents and mixtures thereof and e) adding 10 to 20 wt % of a curing agent and f) curing. All wt % being related to the amount of the raw materials used.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a bio-based thermosetting foam material with improved properties, in particular improved flame retardant properties, which method includes the steps of a) producing a prepolymer by condensation of at least one phenolic compound and formaldehyde in a ratio of 1:1.0 to 3.0 using 0.15 to 5 wt % of an alkaline catalyst in the temperature range of 50 to 100° C. until the refractive index of the reaction mixture is 1.4990 to 1.5020, b) adding 2 to 40 wt % of at least one natural polyphenol at a temperature of 50 to 100° C., c) adding 2 to 10 wt % of one or more emulsifiers and mixtures thereof, d) adding 2 to 10 wt % of one or more foaming agents and mixtures thereof and e) adding 10 to 20 wt % of a curing agent and f) curing. All wt % being related to the amount of the raw materials used.

Abstract: The invention relates to watery resin dispersions, a process for their manufacture, and a product. To make available resin dispersions that do not pollute the environment during their processing, while simultaneously generating products that have a high glass transition temperature, it is suggested that the watery resin dispersion contain at least components (I), (II) and (III), whereby R1: unsubstituted single or polynuclear aromatic rest or with amino groups and/or cyano groups and/or nitrile groups and/or with saturated and/or unsaturated aliphatic C2 to C12 carbon chains substituted single or polynuclear aromatic rests R2, R3 and R4: hydrogen, alkyl residue group with up to 15 C atoms or aromatic rest whereby R2, R3 and R4 can be equal to or different from each other, (II) is a co-dispersion agent based on epoxide resins and/or novolak resins and (II) one surfactant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a resin dispersion, a method for production thereof and a product. According to the invention, a resin dispersion may b prepared, during the processing of which the release of polluting materials may be avoided, wherein the resin dispersion contains (I) 30 to 100 wt. % epoxide resin, 0-70 wt. % Novolak resin based on the mass of both resin components, (II) 4 to 18 wt. %, based on the total weight, of a co-dispersing agent made from ricin oil ethoxylate, hydrated ricin oil ethoxylate, alkylphenol ethoxylate, fatty alcohol ethoxylate, oleic acid ethoxylate, oxoalcohol ethoxylate, fatty alcohol alkoxylate and/or polyvinyl alcohol and (III), optionally, 0 to 20 wt. %, based on the total mass, of further conventional adjuncts.

Abstract: A method for the preparation and processing of epoxy resin molding compositions comprised of epoxy resins, hardeners, fillers and additives, by mixing the epoxy resins with the other components of the composition in a high-speed mixer and granulating the same and homogenizing the resultant free-flowing granules shortly prior to shaping and curing under pressure.