Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation comprising at least one specific oligomeric siloxane component and at least one polymer component, to processes for producing it and to its use in formulations, more particularly metal coating formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation comprising at least one specific oligomeric siloxane component and at least one polymer component, to processes for producing it and to its use in formulations, more particularly metal coating formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of branched, amorphous, polyester-based macropolyols for coating metal strips, to methods of coating metal strips and to the coated metal strips thus obtained. The coating comprises branched polyesters having trifunctional branching agent contents of between 10 and 25 mol %, based on the alcohol component, and the molecular weight of the polyester is between 2500 and 4500 g/mol.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and to a process for batchwise preparation of polycondensation polymers having an intrinsic viscosity of from 50 to 150 cm3/g at the particular polycondensation temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to molding compositions which are stable with respect to alcohol and boiling water. The known molding compositions which are stable to boiling water and comprise amorphous copolyamides have unsatisfactory stability to alcohols. There is therefore a demand to improve molding compositions comprising polyamide in this respect.The invention provides molding compositions based on an amorphous copolyamide prepared from:(A) terephthalic acid and/or isophthalic acid; and(B) 10-70 mol % of decamethylenediamine, 10-80 mol % of trimethylhexamethylenediamine, and10-50 mol % of bis(4-aminocyclohexyl)methane.

Abstract: The invention provides aromatic polyamides having an improved resistance to thermo-oxidation. This is achieved by carrying out the polycondensation in the presence of a catalyst system which comprises a mixture of a phosphorus compound and a tin(II) compound or is a compound which contains both elements. The process according to the invention allows aromatic polyamides to be obtained which are resistant to thermo-oxidation (discoloration).

Abstract: The invention relates to molding compositions which are stable with respect to alcohol and boiling water. The known molding compositions which are stable to boiling water and comprise amorphous copolyamides have unsatisfactory stability to alcohols. There is therefore a demand to improve molding compositions comprising polyamides in this respect.The invention provides molding compositions based on an amorphous copolyamide prepared from:(A) isophthalic acid; and(B) 20-80 mol % of n-decamethylene-1,10-diamine, and 20-80 mol % of bis(4-aminocyclohexyl)methane.

Abstract: The invention provides aromatic polyamides having an improved resistance to thermo-oxidation. This is achieved by carrying out the polycondensation in the presence of a catalyst system which comprises a mixture of a phosphorus compound and a tin(II) compound or is a compound which contains both elements. The process according to the invention allows aromatic polyamides to be obtained which are resistant to thermo-oxidation (discoloration).

Abstract: Molding compounds that contain polyphenylene ethers which have been prepared from comonomers consisting of phenols substituted with benzyl groups exhibit improved mechanical properties, for example impact strength. Such molding compounds are useful for the production of industrial items such as pipes, panels or cases.

Abstract: Block copolymers based on polyphenylene ethers and polycondensates obtained by a process that comprises of the following steps:a polyphenylene ether with a functional end group is prepared by oxidative coupling of a mixture of 90.0 to 99.8 mole % of a substituted phenol and 10.0 to 0.2 mole % of a functionalized phenol;a polycondensation of suitable monomers is then carried out in the presence of this functionalized polyphenylene ether,are disclosed.

Abstract: High purity 4,4'-bis(4-aminophenoxy)diphenyl sulfone is prepared from p-aminophenol, alkali metal hydroxide and 4,4'-dihalodiphenyl sulfone by using a molar ratio of alkali metal hydroxide: 4-aminophenol in the range of 1.0-1.1:1.0 and a molar ratio of 4-aminophenol: 4,4'-dihalodiphenyl sulfone in the range of 2.005-2.05:1.0 and by using a dialkylamide or N-alkyl lactam as a solvent. Pristine products (no-recrystallization) of 99.0% purity having melting points above 195.degree. C. are obtained.

Abstract: The invention provides aromatic polyamides having a reduced melt viscosity which are derived from aromatic dicarboxylic acids, aromatic diamines and aromatic monocarboxylic acids being present in the polyamide in an amount of from 0.01 to 10 mol %. The invention allows molding compositions to be provided which have improved processability and good mechanical properties.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of PPE and/or PPE-containing moulding materials. Styrene or a styrene derivative is added to the organic PPE solution in order to improve the color quality.

Abstract: A polyphenylene ether having at least one functional end group of the formula: ##STR1## in which R is a divalent C.sub.1-12 aliphatic group, n is 0 or 1, and R.sub.5 is hydrogen, a C.sub.1-8 alkyl group or a hydroxy-C.sub.2-8 -alkyl.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compounds are prepared from a functionalized polyphenylene ether and a polyamide. The polyphenylene ether is functionalized by the incorporation of a small quantity of a functionalized phenol monomer.

Abstract: An aromatic polyamide, e.g., from isophthalic acid and 4,4'-bis(4-aminophenoxy)diphenylsulfone, is produced with a sufficient amount, e.g., 0.05-4 mol%, of 4-phenoxypyridine to improve resistance to thermal oxidation.

Abstract: Aromatic polyamides having an improved resistance against thermal oxidation, are produced by utilizing monomers having a very high degree of purity, at least 99.90% by weight, preferably, at least 99.94%.

Abstract: Molding compounds comprising aromatic polyamides which contain from 0.001 to 10% by weight of a low molecular weight sulfonic acid amide display low melt viscosities and an increased resistance to hydrolysis and are thermoplastically processible.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition having good cold impact strength properties, consisting essentially of (I) a polyamide 1212 having a relative viscosity in the range of from 1.5 to 3.0, and (II) 2 to 25% by weight, based on the polyamide, of a plasticizer.

Abstract: Molding compounds comprisign aromatic polyamides which contain from 0.01 to 10 mole % of a low molecular weight carboxylic acid amide display low melt viscosities and an increased resistance to hydrolysis and are thermoplastically processible.