Abstract: The adhesion between inorganic oxides and photoresistant polymers is improved by, prior to contacting the oxide and the polymer, treating the oxide with(a) an aminosilane of the formulae R.sub.3 SiNHR' and R.sub.2 Si(NHR').sub.2 ; or a polysilazane, with the exception of hexaalkyldisilazanes, having 0.8 to 3 organic groups per silicon atom, and having units of the formulae R.sub.3 Si(NH).sub.0.5, R.sub.2 SiNH, RSi(NH).sub.1.5 or Si(NH).sub.

Abstract: A process for coating an optical plastic substrate, for example polymethylmethacrylate (PPMA), with a single layer coating for the purpose of improving the durability of the plastic, the coating being deposited by a low temperature plasma polymerization process.

Abstract: A chemically embossed cellular vinyl chloride resin sheet material is prepared by treating the gelled surface of a vinyl chloride resin plastisol containing a blowing agent and a peroxide catalyst which induces polymerization of an acrylic monomer or resin with a liquid which contains an acrylic monomer or resin subject to polymerization, and subsequently heating the treated gelled vinyl chloride resin sheet material to polymerize the acrylic monomer or resin and to decompose the blowing agent, whereby full expansion of the sheet material is prevented by the polymerization in the treated areas, thereby producing a chemically embossed product.

Abstract: A process for improving the adhesion of isocyanate-crosslinked polyester coatings on vulcanized articles of ethylene-.alpha.-olefin-diene terpolymers, characterized in that the vulcanized articles, which contain at least 30 parts by weight of carbon black per 100 parts by weight of the ethylene-.alpha.-olefin-diene terpolymer, are treated with a compound having a functional group reactive with isocyanates and a carbon structure with at least 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A two part adhesive composition characterized by rapid curing and long shelf life is disclosed. The adhesive composition comprises a first component of an acrylic monomer and copper saccharinate or saccharin and a soluble copper salt and a second component comprising an alpha-hydroxy sulfone or an alpha-amino sulfone or mixtures thereof which functions as an activator therefor.

Abstract: Pretreating a first solid surface consisting of a material selected from the group consisting of unfilled poly(arylene sulfide) and fiberglass-filled poly(arylene sulfide) by mechanically roughening this first surface or, in the alternative, pretreating with flame a first solid surface of unfilled poly(arylene sulfide) greatly increases the lap shear strength of an adhesive bond of such a first poly(arylene sulfide) surface to a second solid surface as compared to the same bond without pretreatment of the poly(arylene sulfide) surface.

Abstract: A solventless composition for rendering flexible sheet materials non-adherent to surfaces to which they normally adhere is disclosed. These compositions include a low viscosity vinyl chainstopped polysiloxane or a low viscosity silanol chainstopped polysiloxane with an organohydrogenpolysiloxane and a curing catalyst.

Abstract: A mold has a silicone rubber body defining a molding cavity with a polymeric backer forming a support for the body integrally joined to the body by an adhesive bond. A cured silicone rubber or silicone resin is bonded to anyone of a variety of polymeric substances by applying an activating primer such as trimethylbenzyl ammonium hydroxide and subsequently or simultaneously applying a bridging agent which bonds to the activated silicone surface and also provides bonding sites for later attachment to polymers containing isocyanates, epoxides and/or other reactive groups.

Abstract: The appearance of a heat-stable polymer coating is enhanced by a process which produces a decorative pattern within a heat-stable polymer coating. The process consists essentially of applying, in a decorative pattern, an oxidation catalyst composition which diffuses into the heat-stable polymer coating composition and renders the pattern visible, upon baking, within the baked coat produced by the coating composition.

Abstract: The primer compositions consist essentially of a mercapto-containing organosilane or organopolysiloxane as one component and a titanic acid ester as the other. They are suitable for adhesively bonding a room-temperature-curing silicone rubber elastomer irrespective of its crosslinking mechanism to various substrates. The bond obtained by use of the primer composition is very strong and highly resistant to water or sea water even on prolonged immersion at high temperatures.

Abstract: The appearance of a heat-stable polymer coating is enhanced by a process which produces a decorative pattern within a coating produced by a heat-stable polymer coating composition. The process consists of applying a heat-stable polymer composition as a subsequent coat over or directly under an antioxidant composition which diffuses into the heat-stable polymer coating composition and renders the pattern visible, upon baking, within the baked coat produced by the coating composition.

Abstract: The appearance of a heat-stable polymer coating is enhanced by a process which produces a decorative pattern within a coating produced by a heat-stable polymer coating composition. The process consists of applying a heat-stable polymer composition as a subsequent coat over or directly under an antioxidant composition and an oxidation catalyst composition which are both arranged in decorative patterns and which diffuse into the heat-stable polymer coating composition and render the patterns visible, upon baking, within the baked coat produced by the coating composition.

Abstract: A two part adhesive composition characterized by rapid curing and long shelf life is disclosed. The adhesive composition comprises a first component of an acrylic monomer and saccharin or copper saccharinate and a second component comprising a p-toluenesulfinic acid salt which functions as an activator therefor.

Abstract: Adhesive composition comprisingA. at least one monomeric ester of 2-cyanoacrylic acid, andB. at least one polymerization initiator selected from caffeine and theobromine.

Abstract: A self-bonding insulated wire which comprises an electroconductive wire and a varnish composition containing 100 parts by weight of a copolyamide and 10 to 25 parts by weight of a thermoplastic linear polyhydroxypolyetherester resin coated thereon, the insulated wire being useful for the manufacture of a deflecting coil which is hardly deformed on heating.

Abstract: A decorative panel having areas of different light reflecting characteristics is manufactured by inhibiting the curing of selected areas of a resinous top coat material which is applied to a panel substrate. In one technique a curing inhibitor is applied to selected areas of the substrate surface prior to application, over the entire surface, of a top coat material containing a mixture of an alkyd resin with melamine-formaldehyde, urea-formaldehyde or a mixture thereof. Upon curing, the inhibitor treated areas cure more slowly than the untreated areas and are characterized by a roughened, diffusely reflecting surface contrasting with the untreated areas having a smooth reflecting surface.

Abstract: A two component system is disclosed for forming rigid polyester reaction products in which each component is storable for an appreciable period of time but reacts upon contact with each other to form the rigid reaction product within a relatively short time. One component comprises a pre-catalyzed polyester resin which normally has a short pot life but which is extended by an excessive amount of an inhibitor. The second component is a synergistic accelerator combination consisting essentially of a metal soap and an aromatic tertiary amine. When the two components interreact, the accelerator combination overcomes the action of the excessive amount of the inhibitor and brings about a normal polymerization of the polyester resin. Optionally, the accelerator combination is part of a fibrous reinforcement and the aromatic amine is solid at room temperatures. This enables the second component to be more readily used in a dry, handleable form for easy storage.

Abstract: An improved adhesion between polyester compositions per se or metals using the isocyanate-type adhesive is obtained by first treating the surface of the polyester composition and/or metal with a first and a second treating agent without regard to sequence where the first treating agent is an organic polyisocyanate and the second treating agent is a tertiary amine.

Abstract: In accordance with a preferred embodiment of this invention, a styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer (SAN) surface is coated with a weatherable, transparent and abrasion-resistant material. The film coating, which is typically less than one micron thick, is formed on a SAN surface which has been chemically activated by direct contact with a strong oxidizing agent. The coating consists essentially of the condensation reaction product of a partially hydrolyzed poly(vinyl acetate), equilibrated tetraethyl orthosilicate and a silane compound, which also acts as an adhesion promoting agent and which is selected from the group consisting of compounds with the general formula: ##EQU1## where x is from 1 to 10 and compounds with the general formula: ##EQU2## where x is from 1 to 10 and y is from 1 to 10. The trimethoxy functionality of the silane compound is initially hydrolyzed to a trisilanol functionality.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrically insulated coil having excellent insulation characteristics and high reliability using a vacuum-pressure impregnation process comprises the step of selectively effectively combining epoxy resins, curing agents and curing accelerators employed as a mica bonding agent and an impregnant.

Abstract: The adhesion of a polyurethane, such as a polyurethane paint, to an EPDM surface, is greatly improved if the EPDM is first chemically modified by mixing it with a halogen donating material, such as an N,N-dihalosulfonamide or a cyclic N-haloamide (e.g., a halogenated hydantoin), and subjecting the mixture to elevated temperature.

Abstract: A method of surface treating elastomer surfaces comprises applying thereto a 4-substituted-1,2,4-triazoline-3,5-dione preferably in solution. The treatment improves adhesion using normal elastomer adhesives, improves resistance to peeling with flexible paints and reduces the surface tack of the elastomer. The method is advantageous over prior art chlorination and halogen donor techniques particularly in that the triazoline diones are relatively non-corrosive and non-toxic.

Abstract: A novel method of preparing a waterless lithographic master and a method of printing therefrom are provided. To prepare the printing master, a suitable ink accepting substrate such as aluminum, paper or plastic, is coated with a silicone gum curing catalyst, preferably suspended in a hydrophilic binder. A barrier fusable particulate hydrophobic image pattern is then deposited on said coated substrate and fused to mask said curing catalyst in the image areas. The substrate is then coated with an uncured silicone gum, preferably as an aqueous emulsion so that the gum does not adhere to the hydrophobic image pattern. The silicone gum is then cured in the nonimage areas to selectively provide ink receptive image areas and ink releasing nonimage areas. The method of printing comprises the additional steps of applying ink to the imaged master and contacting the inked master with an image receiving surface to thereby transfer the inked image.

Abstract: The properties of arylene sulfide polymers are improved by treating the polymer with a fluid treating agent selected from the group consisting of hydrogen peroxide, an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hypochlorite, sulfuric acid, chlorine, sulfuryl chloride, nitrogen dioxide, chromium trioxide, alkali metal permanganates and nitric acid under conditions of concentration of treating agent, time and temperature to effect the desired improvement.

Abstract: Pigmented, in situ reduced zinc dichromate coatings on asbestos-cement and similar surfaces are made more reproducible in color by including as at least a portion of the reducing agent a hexitol or pentitol such as sorbitol, or a low alkanolamine, or mixtures of these. An acid like phosphoric acid that forms a water-insoluble calcium salt but does not precipitate the zinc can also be added to the coating formulation.

Abstract: The process for producing roofing felt which is softer, more flexible and more fire-resistant than such felt commonly produced by the prior art and which consists of permeating the felt stock with a treating fluid comprising a mixture of oil and soda ladened water, next drying the treated felt stock to remove excess moisture therefrom, next impregnating the felt with heated molten asphalt, next permitting excess molten asphalt to drain therefrom and finally permitting the asphalt in the felt to cool.

Abstract: A method of applying a stable, aqueous, low viscosity resin composition to porous or absorbent materials and controlling the migration thereon which comprises: treating the porous or absorbent materials with an alkaline material to raise its pH above about 7 and give it an alkaline reserve potential; and applying to the porous or absorbent materials a stable, aqueous, acidic low viscosity resin composition having a viscosity of less than about 1,000 centipoises and an acidic pH less than about 7 and comprising from about 10% to about 60% by weight on a solids basis of a synthetic resin and from about 0.