Abstract: A radiation curable composition contains as light stabiliser a UV absorber of formula I ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are each independently of the other H, OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, halogen or halomethyl,R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are each independently of the other H, OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy or halogen, andR.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are each independently of the other H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl or halogen. These UV absorbers are substantially non-yellowing.

Abstract: Ophthalmic lenses and lens blanks having high refractive index and high heat distortion temperature are produced by polymerizing a polymerizable, homogeneous composition comprising epichalcogen resin, aliphatic polythiol, and cyclic anhydride.

Abstract: Glass ionomer cements for dental restoratives with improved physical properties are produced by the present invention. Acryloyl and methacryloyl derivatives of amino acids are used in the invention to copolymerize with acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or various acrylic acid-comonomer mixtures to produce water soluble polycarboxylic acids.

Abstract: Inorganic fiber such as carbon fiber is modified by a surface treatment with a dinitrodiamine compound represented by the formula of ##STR1## wherein X is a divalent aliphatic, alicyclic or aromatic group which may contain halogen or oxygen in the group, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, an aliphatic group, an alicyclic group or an aromatic group, with the proviso that two nitrogen atoms linking through X may further link through R.sup.1 when both X and R.sup.1 are the aliphatic groups, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another are each hydrogen or an alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may conjointly form a ring. The inorganic fiber thus modified is useful for reinforcement of resins.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for adhering an artificial nail to the nail comprising 2-methoxyisopropyl .alpha.-cyanoacrylate, and a copolymer of a specified alkyl acrylate or alkyl methacrylate and a specified fluorinated alkyl acrylate or fluorinated alkyl methacrylate. The composition is very low in exothermic temperature and has satisfactory properties to permit the artificial nail to be peeled off easily within a short period of time.

Abstract: A denture adhesive composition contains an adhesive mixture comprising carboxymethyl cellulose and partially neutralized sodium, a salt of an alkylvinyl ether maleic acid copolymer that forms crosslinked polymer complex compounds in situ with zinc cations.

Abstract: A sizing formulation adapted for use with carbon fiber yarn comprising an aqueous dispersion of a film-forming, heat-reactive resin having a Tg below about -50.degree. C. and a water-dispersible ethoxylated alkyl phenol provides yarn having improved resistance to abrasion, less breakage and low fuzz formation, permitting substantial handling of the fiber in fabrication and weaving operations with reduced losses. In addition, the sizing may be readily removed thermally without the production of noxious byproducts when deemed necessary for use in further processing and impregnation operations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rigid, lightweight filled resin foam having voids dispersed in a continuous phase which is formed from a polyester hybrid resin having reinforcing particles dispersed therein. The hybrid resin forms a complex crosslinked network which may interact with other polymer networks in the continuous phase either by crosslinking or by forming an interpenetrating polymer network. The present invention is also directed to a process for preparing the above rigid, lightweight resin foam, and to a composition for use in this process. The foam of the present invention is useful in building materials and the like requiring high tensile and compressive strength and corrosion and thermal resistance.

Abstract: Continuous agglomeration of an absorbent resin powder is accomplished by a method which comprises introducing the absorbent resin powder into a cylindrical member having an open lower end by means of a current of air through a dispersing member disposed in the upper part of the cylindrical member and, at the same time, spraying minute droplets of an aqueous liquid downwardly through a nozzle disposed inside the dispersing member thereby establishing mutual parallel flow contact between the absorbent resin powder descending toward the lower part of the cylindrical member as dispersed with the current of air and the liquid droplets descending toward the lower part of the cylindrical member as diffused in the radial direction, and removing the produced agglomerate having a plurality of particles of the absorbent resin powder cohesively united through the medium of the liquid droplets via the lower part of the cylindrical member. An apparatus for working the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for preparing thermo-crosslinkable and/or thermoplastic elastomer blends by mixing the elastomer with plasticizer oil and other additives, said method comprising the steps of:(a) continuously premixing the crushed elastomer in an annular zone mixer with at least part of said plasticizer oil, and optionally with at least part of said other additives, to form a preblend in which said elastomer is decomposed and said additives are embedded in the polymer matrix;and thereafter(b) completing the mixing of said premix, and optionally of the remainder of said additives, in a mixing unit working batchwise or continuously.

Abstract: A resin composition for an aqueous coating composition contains as a main component a cationic resin (U) having a primary hydroxyl group, obtained by reacting (A) a phenol-novolak epoxy resin, (B) a primary or secondary amine compound having a primary hydroxyl group, and (c) a phenol compound having at lest one phenolic hydroxyl group per molecule. The composition has improved water dispersibility, bath stability and pigment dispersibility, and is useful as a cationic electrodeposition coating composition.

Abstract: A resin composition for an aqueous coating composition contains as a main component a cationic resin (U) having a primary hydroxyl group, obtained by reacting (A) a phenol-novolak epoxy resin, (B) a primary or secondary amine compound having a primary hydroxyl group, and (c) a phenol compound having at least one phenolic hydroxyl group per molecule. The composition has improved water dispersibility, bath stability and pigment dispersibility, and is useful as a cationic electrodeposition coating composition.

Abstract: An excess of a urethane modified polyfunctional epoxide compound is reacted with a tertiary amine salt to form a quaternized epoxy resin. The quaternized epoxy resin is then dispersed in water. Therein the residual epoxy functionality is reacted with a polyamine, to form a waterborne epoxy resin system. The urethane modification leads to significant improvements in properties such as dry rate, adhesion, and chemical resistance, particularly aviation hydraulic fluid resistance. The waterborne dispersions of the urethane modified epoxy resins are useful in coating, ink and adhesive applications at ambient and elevated temperature curing conditions.

Abstract: A coating composition useful for a finish for automobiles and trucks in which the film forming binder comprises an acrylic polymer having at least two reactive acid groups, an epoxy-containing crosslinker, a melamine resin, and an epoxy-silane modifying agent. The composition may be used as a one-package system with a reasonable pot life. The composition is characterized by improved environmental resistance.

Abstract: A polycarbonate blend of good impact and flexural strength, good heat distortion and weldline properties, low gloss, and good solvent resistance prepared by admixing with polycarbonate an aromatic polyester, an olefinic epoxide-containing modifier, and one or more members of the group conssisting of a thermoplastic elastomer and a rubber-modified styrene/acrylonitrile copolymer. Optionally, a graft copolymer of the core-shell type may be used as an additional impact modifier.

Abstract: A composite of a gel of swollen hydrocolloid dispersed in a pressure sensitive adhesive matrix is provided. The gel has a natural or synthetically derived hydrocolloid swollen with a non-volatile swelling agent, such that the gel may have a shear modulus of less than 6.2.times.10.sub.6 dynes/cm.sup.2 The gel-adhesive composite has continued skin adhesion whether applied to or existing in dry or moist skin conditions. The gel contributes a high moisture vapor transmission rate to attempt to maintain dry skin conditions while the adhesive maintains skin adhesion. The gel-adhesive composite may be used in a variety of tape, dressing, bandage, drape, or other skin contacting usage and may optionally include antimicrobial agents to treat the skin while adhesion continues.

Abstract: A bitumenous binder useful in road surfacing is prepared via the blending of from 1-35% by weight of bitumen with a mixture of an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer and polyisobutylene having a number average molecular weight of greater than 400 to less than 1,000 wherein the ratio of polyisobutylene:ethylene/vinyl acetate is between 90:10 and 50:50.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions containing, per 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic material containing at least one alkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon polymer or copolymer and, if required, at least one other thermoplastic of elastomeric resin:(a) from 5 to 30 parts by weight of melamine and melamine isocyanurate,(b) from 2 to 10 parts by weight of at least one polyol containing at least 4 hydroxyl functions per molecule, and(c) from 0 to 14 parts by weight of at least one organic ester of phosphoric acid.A process for their preparation consists of mixing the various constituents at a temperature higher than the softening point of the alkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon polymer or copolymer, between 150.degree. and 200.degree. C., for a duration between 1 and 5 minutes in an internal mixer or extruder.Articles obtained by transformation of the above compositions are formed having low combustion rates.

Abstract: Described are novel reversible photochromic naphthopyran compounds substituted at the number eight carbon atom on the naphtho portion of the naphthopyran ring with, for example, a methoxy group. Also described are organic host materials that contain or that are coated with such compounds. Articles such as ophthalmic lenses or other plastic transparencies that incorporate the novel naphthopyran compounds are also described.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5, independently of one another, are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkyl, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl-substituted phenyl, unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkly-substituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.8 cycloalkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy, hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.25 alkanoyloxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.25 alkenoyloxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.25 alkanoyloxy which is interrupted by oxygen, sulfur or >N--R.sub.16 ; C.sub.6 -C.sub.9 cycloalkylcarbonyloxy, benzoyloxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl-substituted benzoyloxy, where R.sub.16 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl, or, furthermore, the radicals R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 or the radicals R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 together with the carbon atoms to which they are bound form a phenyl ring, R.sub.4 is additionally --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --COR.sub.11, in which n is 0, 1 or 2, R.sub.11 is hydroxyl, ##EQU1## C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkoxy or ##STR2## R.sub.14 and R.sub.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic polyamide with reduced flammability obtained by melt mixing a polyamide with a phosphate ester of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein n is a number of from 1 to 10;m is a number of from 0 to 3;x is a number of from 0 to 3;R is linear or branched C.sub.1 -to C.sub.18 -alkyl radical.

Abstract: A process for insulating high voltage conducting media by insulating such media with a silicone rubber composition capable of being converted to a rubbery elastomer superior in high voltage electrical insulating characteristics is provided. The composition comprises the following components (a) to (e) and not containing a platinum catalayst:(a) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane gum;(b) 10-100 parts by weight of a finely divided silica filler;(c) 15-300 parts by weight of aluminum hydroxide;(d) 1-20 parts by weight of a OH terminated organosilane or organosiloxane oligomer; and(e) 0.05-6 parts by weight of an organic peroxide.

Abstract: Mixtures of isomeric decyl alcohols are obtained by hydroformylation of 1-butene- and 2-butene-containing mixtures in two stages to give aldehyde mixtures, condensation of the isolated and combined aldehyde mixtures to form an aldol mixture, and isolation and hydrogenation of the aldol mixture. The mixture of isomeric decyl alcohols, esterified with phthalic acid, gives a mixture of isomeric decyl phthalates which are useful as plasticizers.

Abstract: A process for preparing large dimension emulsion polymer particles and the polymer products of the process are disclosed. In one embodiment, the invention provides particles having a high aspect ratio, having a shape described by a long axis and an intersecting short axis. These particles range in shape from egg-like, through rod-like, up to extended filaments. In another embodiment, the invention relates to large, nearly spherical emulsion polymer particles.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion or solution of a polymer obtained by free radical polymerization and comprising from 0.01 to 10% by weight of carboxyl groups --CO.sub.2 H or sulfo groups --SO.sub.3 H contains, as a crosslinking agent, a compound having at least two vinyl ether groups.

Abstract: A halogen group solvent comprising a mixed solvent consisting essentially of bromochloromethane and/or 1,2-dichloroethylene and a co-solvent, wherein the co-solvent is at least one member selected from the group consisting of carbon dioxide, sulfur hexafluoride, difluorochloromethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, etc., and the content of said co-solvent in the mixed solvent is 3 to 65% by weight; a polyolefin solution using the solvent; and a process for producing a three-dimensional fiber of a polyolefin using the solution.

Abstract: A copolymer latex is provided which comprises 30 to 90% by weight of a conjugated diene monomer unit, 9 to 50% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated nitrile monomer unit, 0.1 to 20% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated acid monomer unit and 0 to 20% by weight of an other ethylenically unsaturated monomer unit copolymerizable therewith, having a polystyrene-converted weight average molecular weight of 50,000 to 500,000, and containing 45% or less of methyl ethyl ketone insoluble matter. The latex is presented by emulsion polymerization using a polymerization initiator containing a peroxide whose decomposition temperature giving a half-life period of 10 hours is 100.degree. C. or higher and a reducing agent. The latex is used advantageously for dip molding.

Abstract: An epoxy resin adhesive composition is provided, and a process to prepare this composition. The composition comprises: a modified hydrogenated block copolymer comprising at least one polymeric block containing predominantly monoalkenyl aromatic hydrocarbon monomer units and at least one polymeric block, prior to hydrogenation, containing predominantly conjugated diolefin monomer units. The modified hydrogenated block copolymer being modified with from 2 to about 200 anhydride or dicarboxylic acid groups per modified hydrogenated block copolymer molecule. The functionality is incorporated substantially into that portion of the polymer containing predominantly conjugated diolefin monomer units. The epoxy resin-modified block copolymer blend is held under high shear mixing under conditions sufficient to react an amount of the modified hydrogenated block copolymer functional groups with epoxy groups effective to provide a stable dispersion of the modified hydrogenated block copolymer in the epoxy resin.

Abstract: A method for preparing a compatible blend of polyolefin and thermoplastic polyvinyl alcohol comprising:(a) melting polyolefin in the initial elements of a melt extruder,(b) adding and melt blending an unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride with the melted polyolefin downstream in the extruder,(c) adding peroxide to the melt blend and grafting the unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride onto the polyolefin, and(d) melt blending thermoplastic PVOH into the grafted polyolefin/unsaturated carboxylic acid or anhydride melt mixture.

Abstract: Polymer blends of a) polymers containing predominantly mers of (meth)acrylates and/or glutarimides with b) up to about 40 weight percent of polymers having greater than about 50 tool % vinyl alcohol mers exhibit useful barrier properties to oxygen and other environmental gases, while maintaining or enhancing physical properties and clarity.

Abstract: It is herein disclosed a composite system consisting essentially of a polyketone polymer and an aminated polyolefin, produced by reacting a polyolefin with excess diamine to form an imide with a free primary amine, and causing the primary amine to react with a polyketone chain to form a pyrrole. These reactions can occur during inter alia a co-extrusion hot coating application or blending process. In all cases, compatibilization is achieved by the formation of polyketone/polyolefin graft copolymers at the interface of the polymers.

Abstract: A polymer mixture reinforced by an in situ, melt-polymerized microphase whereby the rigidity of the base material is increased, a process for manufacturing same, and use thereof for providing reinforced compositions and articles in which the polymer mixture is prepared by polymerizing a component B in a melt of a component A composed of at least one thermoplastic polymer. Component B is composed of at least one compound having the structure ##STR1## The reaction of component B in a melt of component A results in linear, branched or cross-linked, high or low molecular weight polymers constituting a microphase. Preferably, the microphases have the form of microfibers. In the structure of component B, X is NH.sub.2, NHR.sup.3, OH or an N-substituted, Y-activated lactam of the ##STR2## type which is activated with an electrophilic substituent Y, where Y is CO, SO.sub.2, or R.sup.5 P.dbd.O; R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.

Abstract: The invention provides a low gloss polymer blend comprising an aromatic carbonate without reactive groups, a polymer or copolymer having a reactive epoxygroup and an aromatic carbonate polymer or copolymer having a reactive group which react with the epoxy group. Optionally, the composition may contain further usual compounds, such as polymeric materials which are normally used to modify the mechanical properties of polycarbonate, particularly rubbery or non-rubbery polymeric materials containing units of a styrene; also additives like colorants, flame retarding agents may be routinely incorporated.

Abstract: A resin composition is disclosed, which comprises(A) 100 parts by weight of(a) 1 to 50% by weight of polyphenylene ether or polyphenylene ether-containing resin composition,(b) 10 to 90% by weight of propylene polymer, except a propylene polymer modified with an oxygen-containing unsaturated compound,(c) 10 to 40% by weight of propylene polymer modified with an oxygen-containing unsaturated organic compound, and(d) 0 to 30% by weight of rubber-like substance which is elastic at room temperature, and(B) 3 to 60 parts by weight of(e) glass fiber. The resin composition has the remarkable effect that it not only has favorite mold processability but also is superior in balance among various physical properties of shaped articles resulting therefrom.

Abstract: Three resin blends are provided: (a) blends of monovinyl aromatic-conjugated diene block copolymers and grafted polypropylene; (b) blends of monovinyl aromatic-conjugated diene block copolymers, grafted polypropylene and styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene rubbers; and (c) blends of monovinyl aromatic-conjugated diene block copolymer, polypropylene and styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene rubbers. Methods of making these resins and articles made therefrom are provided.

Abstract: A method for preparing asymmetric radial polymers wherein the different polymeric arms are contacted sequentially with a coupling agent. The method narrows the relative arm distribution of the several asymmetric radial polymers produced and significantly increases the amount of total product having the desired ratio of polymeric arms. Any coupling agent known in the prior art to be useful in the production of asymmetric radial polymers may be used in the method of this invention but coupling agents having from three to about twelve functional groups are most effective.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reaction injection molding process, to a composition utilized therein as well as to a kit of parts from which the composition can be obtained. In particular, the process includes the use of a composition which contains at least 70% of low molecular weight compounds which are capable of forming a crosslinked polymer. The first component of the composition is a compound with at least an ethylenic unsaturation and an isocyanate-reactive group. The second component of the composition contains an ethylenically unsaturated monomer capable of copolymerizing with the first component. The third component of the composition is a polyisocyanate. Polymerization of the first and second components takes places prior to the reaction between the first and third components.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials containA) from 40 to 99.69% by weight of a polyoxymethylene homo- or copolymer,B) from 0.1 to 2% by weight of at least one stabilizer selected from the group consisting of benzotriazole derivatives or benzophenone derivatives or aromatic benzoate derivatives,C) from 0.1 to 2% by weight of at least one sterically hindered amino compound,D) from 0.005 to 2% by weight of a polyamide,E) from 0 to 2% by weight of an epoxy-containing compound,F) from 0 to 50% by weight of a toughened polymer andG) from 0 to 50% by weight of a fibrous or particulate filler or of a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A resin composition for thermosetting coating, which comprises(a.sub.1) an acrylic copolymer having a particular acid value and/or (a.sub.2) an acrylic copolymer having a particular acid value and a particular hydroxyl value,(b) an acrylic copolymer having a particular epoxy equivalent,(c) a monobasic acid having a dissociation constant (pKa) of 3 or less, and, as necessary,(d) an amino resin and(e) a quaternary phosphoium salt,and wherein the equivalent ratio of the acid groups of (a.sub.1) and/or (a.sub.2) and the epoxy groups of (b) is 1:0.5 to 0.5:1 and the amounts of (c), (d) and (e) are 0.01-5 parts by weight, 1-25 parts by weight and 0.01-3 parts by weight, respectively, per 100 parts by weight of the total of (a.sub.1) and/or (a.sub.2) and (b).The resin composition, when used as a clear coating for automobiles, is superior in film appearance, acid resistance, solvent resistance water resistance, weatherability, storage stability and low temperature curing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic flexible film suitable for wrapping static sensitive devices such as electronic circuit boards. The film is made of an inherently hydrophilic polyether block amide copolymer in blend with a compatible polymer. Compatible polymers typically are amide polymers or are acid copolymers, such as the nylons or ionomers. The film does not have a degree of hydrophilicity unsuitable for packaging static sensitive devices. Yet the film is antistatic without requiring the addition of an antistatic agent.

Abstract: Improved compositions comprise miscible polymer blends of a linear alternating polymer of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon with a styrene/acrylonitrile copolymer rich in acrylonitrile.

Abstract: It is disclosed a polyolefin blend having an exhibiting improved processability and mechanical properties comprising of a major amount of a high molecular weight or low melt flow polyolefin, and minor amounts of a high melt flow polyolefin and an ordinary melt flow polyolefin copolymer. The improvement in processability, optical, and mechanical properties is synergistic, and is particularly evident by the improvement in output rate and dart drop impact strength.

Abstract: The invention relates to impact modifiers for polyamide compositions which improve the impact strength of the polyamides without adversely affecting the flexural modulus of the composition. The impact modifiers comprise blends of halogenated copolymers of a C.sub.4 to C.sub.7 isomonoolefin and an alkyl/styrene with a polyolefin.

Abstract: A composite for moldings having the high bending elastic modulus and the high bending strength, comprising a thermoplastic resin and a polymerizable monomer which is a multifunctional polymerizable monomer having an alicyclic strucure unit or a mixture consisting of a multifunctional polymerizable monomer having an alicyclic strucure unit and a monofunctional polymerizable monomer having at least two alicyclic structure units, is prepared by compounding them. Also, a composite for moldings having the high bending elastic modulus and the high bending strength, comprising a vinyl chloride resin, a (meth)acrylate monomer which is a multifunctional (meth)acrylate or a mixture consisting of a multifunctional (meth)acrylate and a monofunctional (meth)acrylate, and a polymerization initiator. The composite has good workability. Further, an unfluid precursor for moldings is prepared by heating the composite.

Abstract: Resins which comprise polymers which contain multiple acetal groups have been developed which are useful for crosslinking and adhesion promotion in coating and adhesive applications. The polymers which make up these resins are prepared by the addition of aminoacetals to polymers containing anhydride functionality. The polymers are modified by titration with ammonia or a primary or secondary amine which solubilizes the polymer in aqueous systems.

Abstract: Resins which comprise polymers which contain multiple acetal groups have been developed which are useful for crosslinking and adhesion promotion in coating and adhesive applications. The polymers which make up these resins are prepared by the addition of aminoacetals to polymers containing anhydride functionality. The polymers are modified by titration with a tertiary amine or alkali base.

Abstract: Disclosed are polymers and copolymers of CH.sub.2 .dbd.CHR alpha olefins where R is hydrogen or a 1-6 carbon atom alkyl radical, containing in the chain from 0.1 to 40 mole % of monomeric units ##STR1## where X is selected from the group consisting of (CH.sub.2).sub.r CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 Y ##STR2## where r=0-10, Y is a halogen atom, R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbon radical with 1-18 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Polymers having a very good combination of chemical, mechanical and process properties, and particularly useable either alone or as mixtures, as high-tenacity thermoplastic polymer and as elastomers or elastomeric modifiers, contain, randomly distributed along their chain, repeating cycloketonic structural units having the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein: A represents a tetravalent aliphatic or cycloaliphatic, substituted or non-substituted moiety containing a total number of from 4 to 50, preferably from 4 to 20, carbon atoms.Such polymers can be prepared by means of a process which comprises reacting, in a liquid media, a polydiene containing adjacent structural units derived from the 1,4-cis polymerization of conjugated dienes, with carbon monoxide, in the presence of free radical generating compounds and, optionally, a compound capable of acting as a hydrogen donor.

Abstract: A process comprising the direct addition of a halogenated carboxylic acid to an olefin-containing compound is disclosed, as well as the resulting adduct and saponified adduct.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of heat resistant and transparent acrylic resin which is characterized by imidizing methacrylic resin in a solution with primary amine or the ammonia compounds generating primary amine in the presence or absence of catalyst and under a suitable temperature condition. The reaction product is the compound of formula (I) comprising more than 10% by weight of imidized structure unit. Formula (I) wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently represent a hydrogen atom, or unsubstituted and substituted C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, or mixtures thereof.