Abstract: Curable compositions of matter containing(a) an epoxy resin and(b) a polyhydroxy ester containing carboxyl end groups which is obtainable by reaction of a diepoxide with a dicarboxylic acid in the presence of a basic catalyst, the amounts of the diepoxide and dicarboxylic acid being chosen so that 1.04 to 1.4 carboxyl groups of the dicarboxylic acid are present per epoxide group of the diepoxide, are suitable for the production of crosslinked products, in particular as adhesives or for the production of flexible coatings.

Abstract: Novel anthranilates of oxyalkylated cyanuric acid are obtained by reacting the oxyalkylated cyanuric acid, for example 1,3,5-tris-(2'-hydroxyethyl) isocyanurate, with isatoic anhydride. The anthranilates are valuable chain extenders and crosslinking agents in the production of polyurethanes and polyurea resins and can also be used as curing agents for epoxide resins.

Abstract: Novel bis-anthranilates are obtained by reacting 1 mol of a N,N'-bis-(hydroxyalkyl)-urea with 2 mols of isatoic anhydride. The novel bis-anthranilates are valuable chain extenders for polyurethanes and valuable crosslinking agents for polyurea and epoxide resins.

Abstract: Anthranilates of the formula ##STR1## wherein each R is hydrogen or ##STR2## each n is the number 2, 3 or 4, y is nought or 1 and X is an alkylene radical having 1 to 8 C atoms, meta- or para-phenylene or meta- or para-cyclohexylene, are obtained by reacting a hydroxyalkylated dicarboxylic acid diamide of the formula ##STR3## wherein each R is hydrogen or --CH.sub.2).sub.n OH and n, y and X are as defined above, with isatoic anhydride, preferably in the presence of an alkaline catalyst.The novel compounds are valuable chain extenders and crosslinking agents for the production of polyurethanes and polyurea resins and are also suitable as curing agents for epoxide resins.

Abstract: An epoxy resin mixture of compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein Alk--represents a defined alkylene group,Ar--represents a defined arylene group, each Z independently of the other represents hydrogen or the group ##STR2## (derived from the reaction of a hydroxyl group with a monoisocyanate) and 50-500% of all Zs represent the group ##STR3## This mixture is suitable for the manufacture of flexible moulded articles having a high tear growth resistance.

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.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of foams by warming the mixture to be foamed in the presence of an organic sulphohydrazide, an organic compound which contains amide groups and a salt of a metal of group IIa or IIb of the Periodic Table. Integral or non-integral foams having a uniform and fine pore structure are obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to storage-stable, quick-curing epoxide resin moulding materials containing:A. epoxide resins,B. pre-adducts containing free amino groups and formed from polyamines containing aromatic groups and low-molecular epoxide resins, as curing agents, andC. mineral or organic pulverulent or fibrous fillers, with the epoxide resins and the curing agents softening between 45.degree. and 120.degree. C, and having a melting point higher by 5.degree. to 30.degree. C than the softening point, and being present in the said moulding materials predominantly in the form of particles separated from each other. The moulded articles have good mechanical and dielectrical properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to storage-stable, quick-curing epoxide resin moulding materials containing:A. pre-adducts containing aromatic constituents and free epoxide groups and formed from epoxide resins and polyamines,B. pre-adducts containing free amino groups and formed from polyamines containing cycloaliphatic or heterocyclic groups with polyglycidyl compounds, as curing agents, andC. mineral or organic pulverulent or fibrous fillers, with the epoxide resin pre-adducts and the curing agents softening between 45.degree. and 120.degree.C, and melting 5.degree. to 30.degree.C above the softening point, and the resin pre-adducts and the curing agents being present in the moulding materials predominantly in the form of particles separated from each other.The moulded articles are distinguished by very good stability to solar and UV rays, and retain their original colour to a very considerable extent even after prolonged irradiation.

Abstract: Epoxide resin foams are manufactured by curing a mixture which contains an epoxide resin, a blowing agent, a surface-active agent and the tetraglycidyl ester of cyclohexanone- or methylcyclohexanone-2,2,6,6-tetrapropionic acid, with a Lewis acid or an addition compound or complex compound of a Lewis acid. The foams obtained show a homogeneous pore structure and no tendency to crack formation, and are heat-stable and largely light-fast. They can be employed in sandwich constructions, as insulating materials against heat and cold, sound and mechanical impact, and in the electrical industry.