Abstract: Fibre composite prepregs comprising:(a) reinforcing fibres, or fabrics formed therefrom, coated with a copolymer, the copolymer consisting of maleic anhydride or a maleic acid derivative and a hydantoin vinyl ether of the formula I, with the monomers having a specific molar ratio, and(b) a curable resin matrix.The formula I and the meanings of the individual symbols are given in claim 1.The fibre composite systems produced from the fibre composite prepregs by moulding and crosslinking of the resin matrix have excellent interlaminar shear strength and impact bend strength.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an acrylate or methacyrate of monohydric or dihydric, mononuclear or binuclear phenols which are substituted by allyl, methallyl or 1-propenyl groups, or hydroxyalkyl ethers thereof.The acrylates or methacrylates of the invention can be used in compositions useful in a casting or impregnating resin, adhesive, lacquer and binder which can be cured by irradiation and/or heat.

Abstract: The invention relates to heat curable epoxy resin compositions consisting of an epoxy resin containing, on average, more than one epoxide group per molecule, an aromatic onium salt as catalyst, a copper complex compound as co-catalyst, and a light stabilizer. These compositions are less sensitive to UV irradiation and have a good shelf life at room temperature as well as a good high temperature reactivity.

Abstract: A process for producing .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated alkenyl ethers by cleavage of acetals in the gas phase and in the presence of a catalyst, the catalyst used being calcium oxide, the acetal cleavage being performed in the temperature range of 200.degree. to 300.degree. C. and the process being carried out preferably in a simple distilling apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polymerizable and self-crosslinkable composition of monomers having olefinic unsaturation and, if desired, conventional additives, said composition containing(a) 1 to 99.9% by weight of at least one ethylene or propylene monomer which is substituted by polar groups or aromatic hydrocarbon groups, and(b) 99 to 0.1% by weight of an acrylate or methacrylate of monohydric or dihydric, mononuclear or binuclear phenols which are substituted by allyl, methallyl or 1-propenyl groups, or hydroxyalkyl ethers thereof. The composition of the invention can be used as a casting or impregnating resin, adhesive, lacquer and binder, and it can be cured by irradiation and/or heat.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of copolymers of definite specific viscosities from hydantoin vinyl ethers of the formula I and olefinically unsaturated compounds by free-radical polymerization of the monomers in a solvent mixture consisting of cyclohexane and toluene, it being possible to vary the specific viscosity of the copolymers within wide limits by altering the ratio of the two solvents. The meaning of the individual symbols can be seen in patent claim 1.

Abstract: Mono- and polyvalent phenolglycidyl ethers which contain in the molecule at least one 1-propenyl group in the ortho- or para-position with respect to the glycidyl ether group, or isomeric mixtures of mono- or polyvalent phenolglycidyl ethers which are propenyl-substituted in the ortho or para-position with respect to the glycidyl ether group and mono- or polyvalent phenolglycidyl ethers which are allyl-substituted in the ortho- or para-position with respect to the glycidyl ether group, the proportion of propenyl groups in the isomeric mixture having to be at least 5 equivalent-%, relative to the sum of the equivalents of propenyl and allyl groups, are obtained by a process wherein the propenyl-substituted phenols, or isomeric mixtures of propenyl- and allyl-substituted phenols, are glycidylated with an epihalohydrin. The novel compounds can be converted, both by use of curing agents for epoxide resins and by radical polymerization, into polymers having valuable mechanical properties.

Abstract: N-substituted aspartic acid monoesters of the formula I ##STR1## wherein for example R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 12 C atoms, cyclohexyl, phenyl, tolyl or benzyl, x is 2 or 3, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each a methyl or ethyl group, or together with the N atom they form an N-heterocyclic ring, are obtained by adding, by means of an addition reaction, to 1 mol of a maleic acid monoester of the formula II ##STR2## 1 mol of an amine of the formula III ##STR3## in the presence of a tertiary amine. The novel N-substituted aspartic acid monoesters are valuable curing accelerators for epoxide resin mixtures containing dicyandiamide or a polycarboxylic acid anhydride as curing agent. They are also suitable alone as catalytically acting curing agents for epoxide resins.

Abstract: Novel carboxylic acid metal salt/amine complexes are prepared by reacting 1 mol of a carboxylic acid metal salt of the formula(A.sup..crclbar.).sub.2 ME.sup.2+in which A.sup..crclbar. is the anion of a carboxylic acid which contains polar substituents or radicals and in particular contains an amide or imide grouping, such as a halogenoacetic acid, nitrilo-, cyano- or ureido-acetic acid, monoamidosuccinic acid, succinimidyl- or maleimidyl-alkanecarboxylic acid, benzenesulphonic acid or pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid, and Me.sup.2+ is a divalent metal cation, with 1 mol of a diamine of the formulaR.sub.1 --NH--R--NH--R.sub.2in which R is an aliphatic radical having not more than 7 C atoms or is a cycloaliphatic radical and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen, alkyl having 1 to 4 C atoms, cyclohexyl, benzyl, 2-aminoethyl or 3-aminopropyl, in a polar organic solvent and in the temperature range from 25.degree. to 200.degree. C., to give complex compounds.

Abstract: N-Substituted aspartic acid monoesters of the formula ##STR1## wherein for example R.sub.1 is an alkyl group having 1 to 12 C atoms, a cyclohexyl, phenyl, tolyl or benzyl group, R.sub.2 is an alkyl group having 3 or 4 C atoms, or a cyclohexyl, phenyl, tolyl or methoxyphenyl group, and x is 2 or 3, are obtained by adding, by means of an addition reaction, to 1 mol of a maleic acid monoester of the formula ##STR2## 1 mol of an amine of the formulaH.sub.2 N--(CH.sub.2 ).sub.x NH--R.sub.2in the presence of a tertiary amine. The novel N-substituted aspartic acid monoesters are valuable curing agents for epoxide resins, and are particularly suitable for producing storage-stable B-stage resins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new hydantoin vinyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen or an organic radical, R.sub.2 is an alkylene group, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are preferably lower alkyl groups. These compounds are used for the preparation of homopolymers and copolymers, which can be used as thickeners, solubilizing agents, binders, thixotropic agents, complexing agents, stabilizers and so forth.

Abstract: A storage-stable, formaldehyde-free composition containing a water-soluble epoxide resin, an acrylic copolymer and an aliphatic polyamine or alkanolamine. This composition is used for the treatment of textile material containing hydroxyl groups and imparts to the fabrics a high resistance to creasing.

Abstract: Novel carboxylic acid metal salt/amine complexes of the formula(A.sup..crclbar.).sub.2 Me.sup.2+ .multidot.NH.sub.2 --R.sub.1 --NH.sub.2in which A is the anion of cyanoacetic acid, pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid, maleimidylcarboxylic acid, succinylimidylcarboxylic acid, benzenesulphonic acid or toluenesulphonic acid or of a methanephosphonic acid monoester or benzenephosphonic acid monoester, Me.sup.2+ is a divalent metal cation and R.sub.1 is a long-chain polyoxyalkylene radical, are obtained by reacting 1 mol of a carboxylic acid metal salt of the formula(A.sup..crclbar.).sub.2 Me.sup.2+with 1 mol of a diamine of the formulaH.sub.2 N--R.sub.1 --NH.sub.2in a polar organic solvent and in the temperature range of 25.degree. to 200.degree. C. to give the complex compounds of the formula.The novel complex compounds are valuable curing agents for epoxide resins and in mixtures with epoxide resins have an advantageous storage stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new hydantoin vinyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is hydrogen or an organic radical, R.sub.2 is an alkylene group, and R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are preferably lower alkyl groups. These compounds are used for the preparation of homopolymers and copolymers, which can used as thickeners, solubilizing agents, binders, thixotropic agents, complexing agents, stabilizers and so forth.

Abstract: A composition for the treatment of paper which improves the wet strength of paper is provided. This composition contains(a) a water-soluble mono- or binuclear hydantoin compound containing glycidyl groups, and(b) a water-soluble amine with at least two active amine hydrogen atoms, e.g. an aliphatic polyamine, as curing agent.Also a process for the treatment, preferably the surface treatment of paper with the above composition is provided.

Abstract: A composition for the treatment of paper which improves the wet strength of paper is provided. This composition contains(a) a water-soluble mono- or binuclear hydantoin compound containing glycidyl groups, and(b) a water-soluble copolymer of maleic acid or of one of its derivatives such as maleic anhydride and of a further ethylenically unsaturated copolymerizable comonomer with 2 to 20 carbon atoms such as vinyl methyl ether, dec-1-ene, styrene and/or ethylene or a water-soluble salt of such a copolymer.Also a process for the treatment, preferably the surface treatment of paper with the above composition is provided.