Abstract: An optical recording member for storing data by the selective ablation of a layer of energy absorbing material by laser address including a layer of recording material and at least one layer of a polymeric material having a second order glass transition temperature less than 293.degree. K. contiguous to at least one surface of the layer of recording material.

Abstract: A colored acrylic sheet having an attractive 3-dimensional depth of color resulting from the use of a mixture of pigments or a pigment and a dye wherein an inorganic pigment, distributed non-uniformly throughout the sheet and a colorant is distributed uniformly through the sheet, the particles of non-uniformly distributed pigment being concentrated preferentially towards one surface of the sheet and are visible through the opposite surface of the sheet which is preferably substantially free from the non-uniformly distributed pigment. The attractive appearance is further enhanced by shaping the sheet and the sheet is particularly suitable for forming articles of sanitaryware.

Abstract: High-voltage insulation in which mica tape employing a binder resin is used for wrapping around electrical apparatus, and the wrapped apparatus is impregnated with a heat-setting epoxy resin. The binder resin for the mica tape is a polyester containing a tertiary-bound nitrogen which is effective as an adhesive for the tape and also as an accelerator for the epoxy resin.

Abstract: The invention concerns laminates comprising a filled polyolefin layer and a thermoplastic decorative layer, a process for the preparation of these laminates and the use of the laminates for the production of moldings. Between the outer, polyolefin, layer and the decorative layer the novel laminates contain an adhesion-providing layer comprising a fiber-blend web or fabric containing two or more fusible types of fibers, of which one type welds to one of the outer layers to give a good bond, and another type welds to the other outer layer. If one outer layer of the laminate is a polyolefin, one of the fibers of the web can be polypropylene, and if the other outer layer is PVC, one of the fibers can be PVC. The preferred embodiment is a laminate of polypropylene and PVC, with the web or fabric consisting of polypropylene fibers and PVC fibers.

Abstract: An electrical insulating material composed of a mica flake layer and a heat resistant base material layer is prepared by superposing the mica flake sheet containing at most 9% by weight of pulp-like particles of a heat resistant polymer based thereon on the heat resistant base material sheet, both of which sheets being dried, and heating them under pressure. The electrical insulating material has excellent in structural strength, varnish-impregnability, and is resist to pealing off of the mica flakes.

Abstract: A thermally and dimensionally stable structural foam plastic product having a cellular core and an integral solid skin on the surface thereof. The structural foam product is produced by injection molding and comprises a thermoplastic resin and from 1 to 30% by volume of flake mica as a filler.

Abstract: A mica-filled glass fiber sheet which is smooth, of relatively low porosity, and dimensionally stable is described as is its method of manufacture. The sheet is prepared from a low-consistency aqueous slurry wherein the solids consist essentially of glass fibers, organic fibers, mica, and binder. Based on 100 parts by weight glass fibers, 3 to 15 parts by weight organic fibers, 30 to 100 parts by weight mica flakes, and 5 to 20 parts by weight organic binder are added to the water in preparing the furnish. In forming the sheet, this slurry or furnish is deposited onto a moving screen, the excess water is removed, and the wet laid sheet is dried and the binder set. In a subsequent operation, the sheet is saturated with a resin solution or latex.

Abstract: A silicone resin-mica composite comprising an organosiloxane resin, a mixture of acid phosphates and mica.

Abstract: An inorganic system of color photography in which colored images are recorded with compositions comprising a mixture of an iridescent pigment of the type displaying an interference-reinforced reflection color, and finely divided particles of a photosensitive material, such as a silver halide, which can be developed to give black or other light absorbing particles which will absorb light wavelengths complementary to the interference-reinforced reflection color of the iridescent pigment. The system does not require organic dyes in the final image, which is highly light-stable, and uses much smaller amounts of silver than conventional black and white photography.

Abstract: A method for producing electrically insulated apparatus, which may be used in windings for rotary electric machines, for example, an induction motor, synchronous machines, DC machines or stationary induction apparatus, for example, transformers, and the product produced thereby comprising an electric conductor and an insulating layer formed around the electric conductor, wherein said insulating layer contains a resin having excellent permeability for the gas generated in the layer, e.g., a silicone resin, and a resin having excellent adhesive force in an appropriate blending ratio in order to impart excellent thermal resistance to the electrically insulated apparatus.

Abstract: A resinous composition, suitable as a high voltage insulation for electrical members, is made from an admixture containing: 100 parts of an epoxy resin, about 25 to 200 parts of an acid anhydride reactive with the epoxy resin, about 0.01 to 2.0 parts of chromium or zirconium acetylacetonate, acting as a latent accelerator and about 0.3 to 30 parts of a selected organic carboxylic acid, acting as a co-accelerator.

Abstract: A three-coat system for use on bakeware which has a silvery appearance and can be cured at low temperatures. First, an epoxide-formaldehyde-nitrogen resin primer, which may contain aluminum flake, is applied to the substrate, then a reactive silicone-epoxy coat containing talc and coarse aluminum flake is applied. Finally, a less reactive silicone resin containing coarse aluminum flake, but no other pigment is applied. The two final coats are applied directly on the preceding coat after only ambient temperature air drying. After the final coat is applied, the coated article is baked at temperatures that need not exceed 275.degree. C.

Abstract: The electroinsulating material of the present invention contains a fluorine rubber, low-molecular weight sticky resin, cross-linking agents, particles of a mica-containing material, and a mineral filler.This material features high corona resistance, elasticity, heat resistance, and incombustibility.

Abstract: This invention provides a tetrafluoroethylene polymer in a porous form which has an amorphous content exceeding about 5% and which has a micro-structure characterized by nodes interconnected by fibrils. The material has high porosity and high strength. It can be used to produce all kinds of shaped articles such as films, tubes, rods, and continuous filaments. Laminations can be employed and impregnation and bonding can readily be used to produce a large variety of articles. Compressed articles of very high strength can also be produced from these porous forms.

Abstract: An inorganic system of color photography in which colored images are recorded with compositions comprising a mixture of an iridescent pigment of the type displaying an interference-reinforced reflection color, and finely divided particles of a photosensitive material, such as a silver halide, which can be developed to give black or other light absorbing particles which will absorb light wavelengths complementary to the interference-reinforced reflection color of the iridescent pigment. The system does not require organic dyes in the final image, which is highly light-stable, and uses much smaller amounts of silver than conventional black and white photography.

Abstract: The apparent scratch resistance of articles coated with a fluoropolymer finish is improved if the article is coated with at least two coats with the topcoat containing mica particles, mica particles coated with a pigment, or metal flake in a smaller amount than is contained in the coat under the topcoat.

Abstract: A primer coating containing, as the resin binder, a thermoplastic halogenated (at least partly fluorinated) ethylene polymer and a curable epoxy resin, and, as a filler pigment, finely-divided mica and metallic pigment powder, is disclosed herein. The primer coating gives fluoropolymer top coatings which have been simultaneously cured therewith unexpectedly high resistance to blistering and delamination when exposed to extreme conditions such as live steam under high pressure.

Abstract: A resinous composition useful for impregnating flexible electrical winding tape is made by mixing:(a) 100 parts of polybutadiene, (b) about 0.25 part to about 25 parts of a solid, organic, aromatic, vinyl monomer coreactive with polybutadiene, (c) a solvent for the polybutadiene and (d) an effective amount of organic reaction catalyst.

Abstract: Matt films having a scratch-resistant surface are obtained from moulding compositions reinforced with glass spheres if the extruded film is stretched while still in the melt-fluid state, and then allowed to cool. These films are suitable for use as coating materials, especially for furniture, doors and the like.

Abstract: A recording sheet comprising a support having thereon a layer of a color developer capable of forming a developed color image in the presence of a color former, wherein the color developer layer contains (1) a dimer of a compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group or an aralkyl group, and n is an integer of 1 to 4, as a color developer, and (2) an oil adsorptive inorganic pigment.

Abstract: A sound deadener sheet softenable by heat to wilt into conformity and adhesive engagement with a contoured metal surface but resistant to running and flow at higher temperatures comprising a mineral-filled bitumen containing a small amount of vulcanized vegetable oil.

Abstract: Resinous polymer sheet materials having selective, decorative effects comprising: a first layer of a resinous polymer composition; a pattern or design printed on and adhered to the surface of the first layer of resinous polymer composition and having a relatively dark colored printed portions and relatively light colored printed portions; and a second layer of a resinous polymer composition applied on and adhered to the printed pattern or design and to the first layer of resinous polymer composition, the second layer of resinous polymer composition having a refractive index of from about 1.3 to about 1.7 and having included or embedded substantially uniformly therein a layer of relatively small, flat, decorative chips or flakes comprising a very thin layer of translucent or transparent platelets provided with a coating having a refractive index of at least about 1.8 and at least 0.2 greater than the refractive index of any surrounding, contacting material, and a thickness of from about 0.

Abstract: A flexible composite sheet coating for providing cook-off protection time r rocket motors, etc., comprising intumescent material in liquid form including mica flakes sprayed in sequence onto aluminum foil and glass cloth and bonded to the wall of a rocket structure.

Abstract: An insulated electrical member is made comprising at least one conductor wrapped with mica insulation and covered with a semiconducting binding tape, the whole being impregnated with a curable epoxy-styrene resin; where the binding tape comprises a porous, open weave substrate of electrically semiconducting fibrous strands, each fibrous strand being substantially permeated with a filled, thermosettable, protective varnish composition, the varnish composition containing between about 15 to 45 weight percent of electrically contacting carbon particles having a total internal and external surface area of up to about 600 square meters/gram, uniformly distributed therethrough, the interior of the carbon being substantially free of the varnish and resin, to provide fibrous strands that will conduct electricity.

Abstract: Polymethylmethacrylate sheet comprising light-reflecting particles arranged parallel to the surfaces of the sheet, said particles having a thickness d and an index of refraction n, at a wavelength of infrared light from 800 to 1500 nm, such that d = (0.2 to 0.4) (1/n) microns, said sheet being adaptable for use as a glazing material for buildings or vehicles.

Abstract: A flexible mica sheet is made by: (A) mixing solid and liquid epoxide resin in a dual solvent system, (B) adding an organo-titanate catalyst, and mixing to form a homogeneous admixture, (C) applying the admixture to a sheet material comprising mica, so that organo-titanate contacts the mica, causing organo-titanate to act as a latent catalyst, and (D) removing solvent, to form a flexible B staged epoxide resin containing an amount of organo-titanate effective to cure the epoxide in the sheet material heating.

Abstract: A paper-like thermoplastic film and a process for making it are disclosed. The process involves extruding a mixture of (a) 70-98% by weight of a polyethylene having a maximum melt flow index of 5 decigrams per minute and (b) 2-30% by weight of inorganic lamellar filler particles, e.g., mica, the largest dimension of said particles being less than 150 microns, through a circular die, in the form of seamless tubing, continuously withdrawing the tubing from the point of extrusion, and expanding and simultaneously cooling the tubing while in the plastic formative state at a temperature above the melting temperature to a blow up ratio in the range of from 1.2:1 to 10:1.

Abstract: A process is provided for applying refractory wear-resistant interlocking tile to the inner surface of a circular to elliptical tubular casing and securing them in position by exertion of centripetal force from intumescence of an insulative sheet material between the tile and the casing exerting substantially uniform centrifugal and centripetal forces.

Abstract: Ethylene-propylene elastomer-based insulating (or semi-conductive) electrical tape is improved for long-term exposure to heat induced by high electrical current densities by the addition of sufficient thermally conductive non-black, non-reinforcing inorganic filler to endow the tape with a thermal resistivity no more than 350.degree. C.multidot.cm per watt.

Abstract: A novel printing surface for recording indicia by an intensely colored iridescent interference color is provided by a white thin film of an iridescent pigment on a base web. The vivid color is developed by a dye which may be contained in the pigment coating itself, as finely divided particles not apparent to the eye, or the dye may be applied from an external source, as in a manifolding system. The pigment comprises an essentially transparent micaceous substrate having thereon at least one overcoating of an essentially transparent material having a refractive index which is greater than about 2.0, and may be mixed with up to 75% by weight of diluent material to form a low-cost recording composition.

Abstract: Compositions containingA. fluoropolymer,B. colloidal silica,C. the salt of a polyamide acid,D. a coalescing agent,E. mica particles, mica particles coated with pigment, or metal flake,AndF. a liquid carrierAre useful for priming metal, especially cookware, before topcoating it with a fluoropolymer enamel.

Abstract: Composite electrical insulating material is protected by at least one outer polymeric layer which dissolves in the bonding or impregnating resin at elevated temperatures, permitting ready handling of the relatively fragile insulating material, and by reason of dissolution when installed, permitting the ready further impregnation of the assembled insulation.

Abstract: Compositions containingA. fluoropolymer,B. alkali metal silicate,C. the salt of a polyamide acid,D. a coalescing agent,E. mica particles, mica particles coated with pigment, or metal flake, andF. a liquid carrierAre useful for priming metal, especially cookware, before topcoating it with a fluoropolymer enamel.

Abstract: A compound mica sheet is prepared by bonding a mica sheet to a woven fabric through a powdered epoxy resin with curing agent. The mica sheet holds a cured thermosetting resin composition impregnated therein and has an uncured epoxy resin composition including a curing agent impregnated therein. When thermosetting resin is forcedly impregnated, through vacuum/pressure impregnation, into a coil wound with the compound mica sheet which is adapted for use in medium and high voltage electric apparatus, and then cured, an excellent insulated coil is obtained.

Abstract: Aqueous fluorocarbon polymer coating compositions which contain colloidal silica and mica particles are provided. These compositions are useful for coating substrates, especially metallic cookware and bakeware to give non-stick finishes having improved resistance degradation by hot oil.

Abstract: Iridescent pigments, of the type which comprise colorless micaceous substrates having thereon at least one overcoating of an essentially transparent material with a refractive index over about 2.0, can be enhanced in coloration by applying to them a solution of a coloring matter which possesses an absorption band complementary to the interference reflection color of the pigment, and which thereby absorbs that complementary color. The resulting vivid intensity of the iridescent coloration is far out of proportion to the concentration of the coloring matter and to the intensity of the absorption band. The enhanced colors are useful in novel colorants, printing inks, recording systems, and copy papers.

Abstract: A flexible, non-tacky tape, for electrical conductors used in high voltage devices, comprises at least one layer of a micaceous material impregnated with a resinous admixture consisting essentially of epoxy resin and zinc 2-ethyl hexonate as a latent catalyst.

Abstract: Iridescent pigments, of the type which comprise colorless micaceous substrates having thereon at least one overcoating of an essentially transparent material with a refractive index usually over about 2.0, can be enhanced in coloration by applying to them a solution of a coloring matter which possesses an absorption band complementary to the interference reflection color of the pigment, and which thereby absorbs that complementary color. The resulting vivid intensity of the iridescent coloration is far out of proportion to the concentration of the coloring matter and to the intensity of the adsorption band. The enhanced colors are useful in novel colorants, printing inks, recording systems, and copy papers.

Abstract: A sandwich wall for pipes, tanks, and the like fluid confining uses, wherein concentric inner and outer glass fiber reinforced plastic skins or shells are separated from one another by essentially radial ribs integrated into the shells to form a monolithic construction. The ribs are of limited axial extent and are separated from one another by rib forms of substantially greater axial extent, the rib forms functioning essentially as spacers without otherwise materially contributing to the strength or rigidity of the structure. The ribs are composed of essentially the same resinous material as the shells plus a filler, which typically can be chopped glass fiber strands, sand, or other particulate material, glass fiber mat or woven fabric, glass flakes, or mixtures of such materials. The ribs may be either helical and continuous throughout the axial extent of the wall or annular and independent of one another. Various methods of making such sandwich wall structures are also disclosed.

Abstract: A flexible mica sheet is made by: (A) mixing solid and liquid epoxide resin in a dual solvent system, (B) adding an organo-titanate catalyst, and mixing to form a homogeneous admixture, (C) applying the admixture to a sheet material comprising mica, so that organo-titanate contacts the mica, causing organo-titanate to act as a latent catalyst, and (D) removing solvent, to form a flexible B staged epoxide resin containing an amount of organo-titanate effective to cure the epoxide in the sheet material heating.

Abstract: An electrically insulating prepreg which comprises a resin composition of an alicyclic epoxy compound prepared by the expoxidation of an alkadiene alcohol ester of an alicyclic polybasic carboxylic acid, a latent curing agent, and a solid substrate, wherein said resin composition, once it has been applied to the substrate, is in the B-stage cured state and is thereby acetone soluble, thermoplastic and nontacky.

Abstract: Addition of a siliceous material having a particle size of less than 10 microns to a poly(arylene sulfide) coating formulation yields a coating with improved surface characteristics for use as a release coating in conjunction with high temperature molding, extruding, or material handling equipment.

Abstract: A leather-like sheet material is provided having a good pearl-like tint, said sheet material comprising a substrate comprising a fibrous mat and a porous coating layer of a polymer composed mainly of a polyurethane elastomer, a pearl layer having a thickness of 0.2 to 10.mu. and comprising a polymer composed mainly of a polyurethane elastomer and 3 to 500% by weight, based on the polymer, of a pearl pigment, and a colored layer having a thickness of 0.1 to 10.mu. and comprising a polymer composed mainly of a polyurethane elastomer and 1 to 300% by weight, based on the polymer, of a dyestuff and/or 1 to 600% by weight, based on the polymer, of a pigment.

Abstract: A synthetic concrete laminate is disclosed comprising an outer synthetic concrete layer bonded to an intermediate barrier layer comprised of a synthetic resin, the barrier layer being in turn bonded to a carrier layer comprised of a synthetic resin with reinforcing fibers embedded therein.