Abstract: An adhesive containing polyisocyanate and a polyol containing at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol. The adhesive is particularly suitable for use on wood.

Abstract: A resin binder composition for the production of a fiber preform comprising an amount of at least one polyarylether thermoplast resin component and an amount of at least one thermoset resin component in weight ratio 80/20-10/90, in substantial absence of a catalyst which is active at the prevailing preform production temperature, wherein the polyarylether thermoplast has number average molecular weight (Mn) in the range 2,000-20,000, and comprises ether linked phenyl units and ether linked arylsulphone units and reactive end groups, method for producing a fiber preform using the thermally stable binder resin composition, a perform obtained with use of the method and composition, a method for injecting or infusing the preform with curable matrix resin, the curable injected or infused preform resin, a method for curing thereof and a cured composite obtained with the method.

Abstract: A composition capable of phase separation contains an epoxy resin and an impact modifier formed from at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol. The composition is suitable for use as an adhesive, particularly in microelectronics.

Abstract: An adhesive containing polyisocyanate and a polyol containing at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol. The adhesive is particularly suitable for use on wood.

Abstract: An adhesive containing polyisocyanate and a polyol containing at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol. The adhesive is particularly suitable for use on wood.

Abstract: A composition contains an acrylic resin and an impact modifier containing at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol. The composition is suitable for use to form a sheet or as an adhesive, particularly as a pressure sensitive adhesive, anaerobic adhesive and a reactive hot-melt adhesive.

Abstract: A flexible polymer element for a curable composition wherein the flexible polymer element is in solid phase and adapted to undergo at least partial phase transition to fluid phase on contact with a component of the curable composition in which it is soluble at a temperature which is less than the temperature for substantial onset of gelling and/or curing of the curable composition; a method for the preparation thereof, a support structure or carrier for a curable composition comprising the at least one flexible polymer element together with reinforcing fibres, configurations of support structures and carriers, methods for preparation thereof, a curable composition comprising the at least one flexible polymer element or the support structure or carrier and a curable resin matrix, a kit of parts comprising the components thereof and a method for selection thereof, a method for preparation and curing thereof, and a cured composite or resin body obtained thereby, and known and novel uses thereof.

Abstract: A flexible polymer element for a curable composition wherein the flexible polymer element is in solid phase and adapted to undergo at least partial phase transition to fluid phase on contact with a component of the curable composition in which it is soluble at a temperature which is less than the temperature for substantial onset of gelling and/or curing of the curable composition; a method for the preparation thereof, a support structure or carrier for a curable composition comprising the at least one flexible polymer element together with reinforcing fibers, configurations of support structures and carriers, methods for preparation thereof, a curable composition comprising the at least one flexible polymer element or the support structure or carrier and a curable resin matrix, a kit of parts comprising the components thereof and a method for selection thereof, a method for preparation and curing thereof, and a cured composite or resin body obtained thereby, and known and novel uses thereof.

Abstract: A polyesteramide copolymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than or equal to 0° C., contains at least one hard segment containing at least one amide bond, and at least one soft segment containing at least one ester bond. The soft segment is formed from at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol and/or equivalent thereof. The copolymer is particularly suitable for use as a hot melt adhesive on low energy surfaces.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising chains of at least one aromatic polymer or a mixture thereof together with at least one chain linking component wherein the at least one aromatic polymer comprises polymer chains of number average molecular weight (Mn) in a first range and characterised by a polymer flow temperature, and having at least one reactive end group, and wherein the at least one chain linking component comprises at least two linking sites, characterised in that a plurality of the polymer chain end groups are adapted to react with the linking sites at chain linking temperature in excess of the polymer flow temperature to form linked polymer chains of number average molecular weight (Mn) in a second range which is in excess of the first range, substantially thermoplastic in nature; process for the preparation thereof; prepreg, composite or shaped product obtained therewith and the use thereof.

Abstract: Curable composition comprising at least one polyaromatic having reactive end groups, at least one thermoset resin, and a reactive catalyst, wherein the reactive end groups are adapted to react with the catalyst, characterized in that the catalyst comprises a Lewis acid having amine functionality, suitably the catalyst is of the formula: LXn.R where LXn is a Lewis acid and R is a amine; process for the preparation thereof; method for curing thereof; cured products and prepreg; and method for cure cycle design.

Abstract: A polyesteramide copolymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than or equal to 0° C., contains at least one hard segment containing at least one amide bond, and at least one soft segment containing at least one ester bond. The soft segment is formed from at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol and/or equivalent thereof. The copolymer is particularly suitable for use as a hot melt adhesive on low energy surfaces.

Abstract: A method for cutting fabric comprising dispensing a trace of a resin composition on the fabric surface to provide a desired fabric cutting line for cutting the fabric along the trace of dispensed resin with cutting means, wherein the resin composition is stable under dispensing and cutting conditions and is characterised by a viscosity in the range 2000-1 Pa.s (18° C.) and tack or softening at ambient or elevated temperature in the range 20 to 130° C.; a resin composition for use in the method comprising at least one substantially stable resin in substantial absence or any curing agent, catalyst or cross linking agen characterised by viscosity in the range 2000-1 Pa.s (18° C.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising chains of at least one aromatic polymer or a mixture thereof together with at least one chain linking component wherein the at least one aromatic polymer comprises polymer chains of number average molecular weight (Mn) in a first range and characterised by a polymer flow temperature, and having at least one reactive end group, and wherein the at least one chain linking component comprises at least two linking sites, characterised in that a plurality of the polymer chain end groups are adapted to react with the linking sites at chain linking temperature in excess of the polymer flow temperature to form linked polymer chains of number average molecular weight (Mn) in a second range which is in excess of the first range, substantially thermoplastic in nature; process for the preparation thereof; prepreg, composite or shaped product obtained therewith and the use thereof.

Abstract: A flexible polymer element for a curable composition wherein the flexible polymer element is in solid phase and adapted to undergo at least partial phase transition to fluid phase on contact with a component of the curable composition in which it is soluble at a temperature which is less than the temperature for substantial onset of gelling and/or curing of the curable composition; a method for the preparation thereof, a support structure or carrier for a curable composition comprising the at least one flexible polymer element together with reinforcing fibres, configurations of support structures and carriers, methods for preparation thereof, a curable composition comprising the at least one flexible polymer element or the support structure or carrier and a curable resin matrix, a kit of parts comprising the components thereof and a method for selection thereof, a method for preparation and curing thereof, and a cured composite or resin body obtained thereby, and known and novel uses thereof.

Abstract: A resin binder composition for the production of a fibre preform comprising an amount of at least one polyarylether thermoplast resin component and an amount of at least one thermoset resin component in weight ratio 80/20-10/90, in substantial absence of a catalyst which is active at the prevailing preform production temperature, wherein the polyarylether thermoplast has number average molecular weight (Mn) in the range 2,000-20,000, and comprises ether linked phenyl units and ether linked arylsulphone units and reactive end groups, method for producing a fibre preform using the thermally stable binder resin composition, a perform obtained with use of the method and composition, a method for injecting or infusing the preform with curable matrix resin, the curable injected or infused preform resin, a method for curing thereof and a cured composite obtained with the method.

Abstract: A block copolyester comprises a hard segment and a soft segment, wherein the melting point of the copolyester is greater than or equal to 200° C., and the glass transition temperature of the copolyester is less than or equal to −40° C. The hard segment is preferably polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, or polyethylene naphthalate. The soft segment is preferably formed from at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol and/or equivalent thereof. The copolyester is especially suitable for use in automotive parts, particularly where thermal stability is required.

Abstract: A block copolyester comprises a hard segment and a soft segment, wherein the melting point of the copolyester is greater than or equal to 200° C., and the glass transition temperature of the copolyester is less than or equal to −40° C. The hard segment is preferably polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, or polyethylene naphthalate. The soft segment is preferably formed from at least one dimer fatty acid and/or dimer fatty diol and/or equivalent thereof. The copolyester is especially suitable for use in automotive parts, particularly where thermal stability is required.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a polymer composition comprising at least one aromatic or a mixture thereof, the process comprising: i) obtaining a reaction mixture comprising polymer precursors in a first fluid boiling in excess of 100 C.; ii) subjecting the reaction mixture to a first elevated temperature in excess of 100 C. to generate the alkali metal salts of polymer precursors and the polymer reaction products thereof; and iii) subjecting the reaction product mixture to at least a second temperature and isolating the reaction product in the form of a polymer composition which is substantially insoluble in a second fluid, form the first fluid which is substantially soluble in the second fluid, by contacting with an amount of second fluid; wherein the process is conducted in substantial absence of an effective amount of an azeotrope; novel intermediates thereof, polymer composition obtained thereby; resin formulation thereof; method for manufacture of composites thereof, and uses thereof.