Abstract: A catalyst system for the polymerization of cyclic olefins, comprising(1) a tungsten compound which is obtainable by combining a tungsten halide and/or a tungsten oxyhalide with a phenol compound which is substituted with a bulky alkyl group at the positions ortho with respect to the hydroxyl group;(2) one or more compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each represent an optionally substituted alkoxy group in the range of from 2 to 8 carbon atoms and preferably from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, and wherein at most one of the symbols R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may represent hydrogen or halogen and preferably chlorine, the compound of formula I being substantially free of organo-tin compounds;(3) a boron halide,and a process for in mould polymerization using such catalysts.

Abstract: A process of manufacture of a crystalline aluminum silicate is disclosed wherein the aqueous forming solution has augmented thereto both a pyridine compound and a quaternary ammonium hydroxide. The process derives a novel crystalline aluminum silicate composition of matter.

Abstract: A process of manufacture of a crystalline aluminum silicate is disclosed wherein the aqueous forming solution has augmented thereto both a pyridine compound and a quaternary ammonium hydroxide. The process derives a novel crystalline aluminum silicate composition of matter.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to thermosetting binder compositions for coating, comprising:(I)(1) a non-acidic resinous compound, saturated, molecular weight at least 900, alcoholic hydroxyl content at least 0.2 eq/100 g;(2) a cross-linking agent comprising a nonacidic polyester of a polycarboxylic acid, having more than one beta-hydroxyl ester group per molecule, at least one of components (1) and (2) having an alcoholic hydroxyl functionality of more than 2, and(II) a curing catalyst comprising a transesterification-promoting metal compound which is insoluble in liquid hydrocarbons.These compositions can be used in solvent-based lacquers and paints, in coating powders, aqueous powder suspensions, in aqueous coating compositions for cathodic electrodeposition; for aqueous compositions component (1) (1) is preferably an epoxy resin/amine adduct.

Abstract: A thermosetting binder composition for coating, comprising:(I) (1) A non-acidic resinous saturated compound having a molecular weight of at least 900, and an alcoholic hydroxyl content of at least 0.2 eq./100 g;(2) A non-acidic polyester of a polycarboxylic acid cross-linking agent having more than one .beta.-hydroxyl ester group per molecule, and at least one of components (1) and (2) having an alcoholic hydroxyl functionality of more than 2, and(II) A transesterification-promoting metal salt or complex curing catalyst which is soluble in liquid hydrocarbons.For aqueous compositions, component (I) (1) is preferably a neutralized epoxy resin/amine adduct and component (II) should be insoluble in water; they can be used for cathodic electrodeposition.

Abstract: A thermosetting binder composition for coating, comprising:(I) (1) A non-acidic resinous saturated compound having a molecular weight of at least 900, and an alcoholic hydroxyl content of at least 0.2 eq./100 g;(2) A non-acidic polyester of a polycarboxylic acid crosslinking agent having more than one .beta.-hydroxyl ester group per molecule, and at least one of components (1) and (2) having an alcoholic hydroxyl functionality of more than 2, and(II) A transesterification-promoting metal salt or complex curing catalyst which is soluble in liquid hydrocarbons.For aqueous compositions, component (I) (1) is preferably a neutralized epoxy resin/amine adduct and component (II) should be insoluble in water; they can be used for cathodic electrodeposition.

Abstract: A thermosetting binder composition for coating, comprising:(1) A non-acidic resinous saturated compound having a molecular weight of at least 900, and an alcoholic hydroxyl content of at least 0.2 eq./100 g;(2) A non-acidic polyester of a polycarboxylic acid cross-linking agent having more than one .beta.-hydroxyl ester group per molecule, and at least one of components (1) and (2) having an alcoholic hydroxyl functionality of more than 2, and(II) A transesterification-promoting metal salt or complex curing catalyst which is soluble in liquid hydrocarbons.For aqueous compositions, component (I) (1) is preferably a neutralized epoxy resin/amine adduct and component (II) should be insoluble in water; they can be used for cathodic electrodeposition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to thermosetting binder compositions for coating, comprising:(I) (1) A non-acidic resinous compound, saturated, molecular weight at least 900, alcoholic hydroxyl content at least 0.2 eq/100 g;(2) a cross-linking agent comprising a non-acidic polyester of a polycarboxylic acid, having more than one beta-hydroxyl ester group per molecule, at least one of components (1) and (2) having an alcoholic hydroxyl functionality of more than 2, and(II) a curing catalyst comprising a transesterification-promoting metal compound which is insoluble in liquid hydrocarbons.These compositions can be used in solvent-based lacquers and paints, in coating powders, aqueous powder suspensions, in aqueous coating compositions for cathodic electrodeposition; for aqueous compositions component (I) (1) is preferably an epoxy resin/amine adduct.

Abstract: A thermosetting binder composition for coating, comprising:(I)(1) A non-acidic resinous saturated compound having a molecular weight of at least 900, and an alcoholic hydroxyl content of at least 0.2 eq./100 g;(2) A non-acidic polyester of a polycarboxylic acid crosslinking agent having more than one .beta.-hydroxyl ester group per molecule, and at least one of components (1) and (2) having an alcoholic hydroxyl functionality of more than 2, and(II) A transesterification-promoting metal salt or complex curing catalyst which is soluble in liquid hydrocarbons.For aqueous compositions, component (I) (1) is preferably a neutralized epoxy resin/amine adduct and component (II) should be insoluble in water; they can be used for cathodic electrodeposition.

Abstract: A thermosetting binder composition for coating, comprising:(I)(1) A non-acidic resinous saturated compound having a molecular weight of at least 900, and an alcoholic hydroxyl content of at least 0.2 eq./100 g;(2) A non-acidic polyester of a polycarboxylic acid crosslinking agent having more than one .beta.-hydroxyl ester group per molecule, and at least one of components (1) and (2) having an alcoholic hydroxyl functionality of more than 2, and(II) A transesterification-promoting metal salt or complex curing catalyst which is soluble in liquid hydrocarbons.For aqueous compositions, component (I) (1) is preferably a neutralized epoxy resin/amine adduct and component (II) should be insoluble in water; they can be used for cathodic electrodeposition.

Abstract: Novel resinous binders useful for coating articles by cathodic electrodeposition are described. These binders contain tertiary amino groups and are derived from glycidyl esters of alpha-branched monocarboxylic acids containing from 6 to 20 carbon atoms in the acid group.