Abstract: The adhesion properties of amine-cured epoxy resins are unexpectedly enhanced by addition of certain amino terminated polyether ureylene additives. The adhesively superior epoxy resin composition comprises a vicinal polyepoxide, a curing amount of an amine curing agent, and an effective amount of a polyether ureylene having terminal amino groups and a molecular weight of from about 4000 to about 4500.

Abstract: Resistance to thermal shock of certain anhydride cured epoxy resins is unexpectedly enhanced by addition of certain polyether diamide additives. This superior resistance does not appreciably compromise heat deflection properties. The resins comprise a vicinal polyepoxide, a curing amount of certain bicyclic anhydride and an effective amount of a polyether diamide having terminal amido groups and a molecular weight of from about 2000 to about 3000.

Abstract: The adhesion properties of amine-cured epoxy resins are unexpectedly enhanced by addition of certain polyether amide additives. The adhesively superior epoxy resin composition comprises a vicinal polyepoxide, a curing amount of an amine curing agent, and an effective amount of a polyether diamide having terminal amido groups and a molecular weight of from about 2000 to about 3000.

Abstract: The adhesion properties of amine-cured epoxy resins are unexpectedly enhanced by addition of certain polyether diureide additives. The adhesively superior epoxy resin composition comprises a vicinal polyepoxide, a curing amount of an amine curing agent, and an effective amount of a polyether diureide having terminal ureido or monosubstituted ureido groups and a molecular weight of from about 2000 to about 3000.

Abstract: Epoxy resins, particularly those of the polyglycidyl ether of a polyhydric phenol type, are cured by incorporating therein a polyoxyalkylenepolyamine usually with an accelerator such as a combination of piperazine and an alkanolamine. Rapidity of curing is further improved by substituting from about 50 wt% to 100 wt% of the dithiocarbamate salt of the polyoxyalkylenepolymine for the polyoxyalkylenepolyamine. The epoxy resin products are useful in protective coatings, adhesives, seamless and terrazzo flooring, castings, laminates, and in grouting, potting, encapsulating, caulking and sealing compositions.

Abstract: Covers a glycidyl ether composition useful as an epoxy resin which comprises the reaction product of an epihalohydrin and a novolak resin containing 5-25 weight percent of phenol or substituted phenol based on the weight of said novolak resin. Also covers a method of preparing said glycidyl ether composition.