Abstract: Abrasion resistant, tintable coating compositions which are based on siloxane/silica hybrid coating resins and which also contain at least about 3 percent but less than about 20 percent of a tintability enhancing compound selected from the group consisting of polyhydroxyl-functional compounds and butylated urea formaldehyde compounds. These coating compositions are especially useful for providing both abrasion resistance and high levels of tinting and, optionally, absorbance of ultraviolet radiation. Tetrahydroxybenzophenone is a preferred tintability enhancing compound that also absorbs UV light.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-spalling laminated safety glass comprising a relatively thick front lamina, a back glass lamina having a thickness of 0.3 to 1.8 mm, and an intermediate resinous bonding layer, and glazing units formed therewith.

Abstract: A flame retardant electrical laminate prepared by impregnating a base material with a halogen-containing unsaturated polyester resin which is prepared by dissolving a halogen-containing unsaturated polyester into a polymerizable monomer; and then curing the halogen-containing unsaturated polyester resin; wherein the halogen-containing unsaturated polyester has a molecular weight per 1 mole of unsaturated group of 350 to 1,000, and the cured halogen-containing unsaturated polyester resin has a glass transition temperature of 30.degree. to 90.degree. C.Such electrical laminates not only have excellent flame redardancy but also excellent puching quality at wide temperature range including room temperature.

Abstract: An anti-fire glazing composed of two sheets of glass maintained separated by a sealed intermediate peripheral frame, between which an aqueous solution containing a dissolved salt and a gelling agent has been placed. After filling, the solution is transformed into an aqueous gel, the aqueous phase of which contains the salt in solution, and the solid phase of which is a polymer. The gelling polymer is a cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol. A dialdehyde is used as the cross-linking agent.

Abstract: High boiling point polar organic solvent are useful solvents for poly(etheretherketone)-type polymers (PEEK). Solutions of PEEK may be used to form PEEK articles such as film, microporous sheet membrane, fiber and microporous hollow fibers. The microporous PEEK is useful as an ultrafiltration membrane and as a substrate for the formation of reverse osmosis membranes. A method of making PEEK articles including microporous sheet membranes is disclosed. A method of making PEEK fibers including microporous hollow membrane fibers is disclosed.

Abstract: A glass fiber mat having improved strength and fiber wettability is provided by incorporation of a critical amount of between 1% and 6% by weight (solids) of a carboxylated styrene-butadiene latex having a pH between about 5 and about 8.5, a glass transition temperature (Tg) less than 25.degree. C. and a surface tension less than 50 dynes/cm, and 94% and 99% by weight (solids) of a urea-formaldehyde resin solution having a pH of from about 6.5 to about 8.5.

Abstract: A heat-formed composite panel composed of at least one layer of refractory fibers, for example silico-aluminous fibers, bonded with a mineral binder, an intermediate sheet in a water and water vapor sealed material, such as aluminum, and a layer of fibers, particularly glass fibers, bonded with a polymerized organic binder. The panel is a heat screen for high temperature automobile components.

Abstract: A sintered monolithic ceramic body of a filler layer component has cavities which are open at end faces alternating from layer to layer and which has openings toward the lateral faces. The cavities contain ceramic particles distributed in the volume to provide support elements and the cavities are completely filled with a metal or metal alloy having a melting temperature considerably lower than the sintering temperature of the ceramic body. The metal or metal alloy exhibits the property of wetting the surfaces of the ceramic layers in the cavity in its molten condition. Contacts are applied at the end faces of the ceramic body and the openings in the lateral faces of the body are limited so that the contacts do not electrically contact the metal or metal alloy filling at the lateral faces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fiberglass composite which possesses outstanding armor properties. This ballistic resistant composite material employs a high strength magnesia aluminosilicate glass fabric and a prescribed phenol formaldehyde condensation product as the matrix resin. The composite is produced from a prepreg by molding under controlled conditions and the prepreg material is formed with a controlled heating cycle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reduced temperature coating composition which dries to form films exhibiting desirable properties comprises a blend of (1) a principle film forming resin with reactive functional groups, typically hydroxyl, and (2) a fully alkylated, low imino aminoplast.

Abstract: A safety glass laminate comprising a first sheet of organic or inorganic glass and a second rigid sheet, which may also be of organic or inorganic glass, with a flexible plastics interlayer therebetween bonded to each of the sheets by adhesive which has been cured by irradiation, the interlayer comprising two outer layers of plastics film and an inner layer of fabric, preferably woven polyester, interposed therebetween. The laminate may, for example, be employed as decorative cladding or as a panel for a glass door. A security window may be provided in the laminate.

Abstract: A polyurethane filmed glass material for use as monolithic insulated glass or laminated glass in spandrel application is provided. Polyurethane sheet which has been ultraviolet light stabilized is pigmented, coated or otherwise colored to produce a coloring which is predictable and reproducible. A coupling agent is employed and the polyurethane adheres directly to a glass sheet without glues or adhesives.The manufacture of the glass material includes laying a sheet of colored polyurethane sheet material on a sheet of glass which has been prepared with a coupling agent. Outside surfaces of the polyurethane are coated with a release material. The glass sheet and the prepared polyurethane sheet are then loaded into a vacuum bag which in turn is then loaded into an autoclave. The bag is subjected to a vacuum while the autoclave vessel is pressurized.

Abstract: A blocked acid catalyst of an aromatic sulfonic acid blocked with amino methyl propanol and coating compositions containing the blocked acid catalyst.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to thermoset resinous compositions having utility in the area of surface coating and molding applications, the latter including the preparation of high performance composites and the use in reaction injection molding processes. The contemplated compositions are obtained by polymerizing a reaction mixture comprising a polyfunctional 2-oxazoline compound, a compound or oligomer containing a plurality of aromatic hydroxyl groups and a polyfunctional epoxide.

Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of a glass fiber product useful as range insulation for pyrolytic self-cleaning oven units is disclosed. An integral part of the inventive process involves a two stage curing of the insulation product. When range insulation produced by the inventive process is used in pyrolytic self-cleaning oven units, the insulation emits reduced levels of smoke and odor during the self-cleaning cycle.

Abstract: Binders are described based on acid curing phenol resins and acid curing agents which, after mixing, have an extended processability time but nevertheless exhibit a rapid curing time at relatively low temperatures. They are obtained by using, as the resin, aqueous phenol resols and, as the curing agent, either copper, aluminum, or iron(III) salts of aromatic sulfonic acids or addition products of hydroxy-containing, water-compatible polyols with aromatic sulfonic acids or mixtures of these salts and the polyol addition products. The binders are used for impregnation of fabrics, for production of abrasives and for fiber reinforced plastics.

Abstract: A floor covering, includes a substrate in the form of a resin based laminate having reinforcing fibers disposed therein, and a layer of fire-resistant polysiloxane vulcanized on the surface of the laminate.

Abstract: In a process for hardening phenol-formaldehyde resol resins, comprising conducting the hardening of the resins with an acidic solution of water and/or an organic solvent having dissolved therein an aromatic sulphonic acid and/or concentrated sulphuric acid, the improvement comprising the hardening in the presence of aniline added to the phenolic resin beforehand in a quantity of between about 0.5 and 2% relative to the weight of the phenolic resin whereby the pot life is extended and the cure time is satisfactory, the resultant products being especially useful as prepegs.

Abstract: Thick film resistor composition which is a dispersion of (a) a conductive phase of a nonprecious metal pyrochlore and SnO.sub.2, (b) inorganic binder and (c) CoCrO.sub.4 and/or NiCrO.sub.4 in (d) organic medium. The metal chromate functions as a TCR driver.

Abstract: Solar-controlled glazing having a transmission of between 5 and 40% in the visible spectrum range and having heat-reflection properties is produced by applying an oxide layer having an optical thickness of between 20 and 280 nm directly to a transparent substrate by cathodic evaporation in an oxygen-containing atmosphere to form a first layer. A chromium nitride layer having a geometric thickness of between 10 and 40 nm is then applied in an atmosphere consisting of inert gas and nitrogen to provide a second layer. An optical third dielectric layer may be applied to the second layer. The oxide layer is selected from oxides of tin, titanium and aluminium.

Abstract: The surface of a metal article which is exposed to the atmosphere and abrasion during normal use of the article is protected from scratches and/or corrosion during such use by a thin transparent abrasion-resistant film of an inert non-metallic material such as SiO.sub.2, SiC, Si.sub.3 N.sub.4, TiO.sub.2, MgO, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, Ta.sub.2 O.sub.5, Nb.sub.2 O.sub.5, GeO.sub.2, spinel and selected colorless glass compositions. The protective film is preferably deposited by RF-sputtering techniques and undesirable coloration of the article by optical interference effects from incident light rays is avoided by properly correlating the film thickness with the refractive index of the particular material used to form the film. The invention permits the use of thinner gold plating on such items as articles of expensive jewelry and bracelets and cases for fine wristwatches without detracting from the quality, durability or appearance of the merchandise.

Abstract: A prepreg useful in flame resistant copper clad printed circuit boards is made by impregnating a porous substrate with an impregnant containing: either a prebrominated epoxy resin or a mixture of a non-halogenated epoxy resin and flame retarding additive containing bromine, and phenolic hydroxyl groups. A phenolic novolac oligomer having an average of over 2.5 phenolic hydroxyl groups per oligomeric unit is used as curing agent. Optionally, a suitable catalyst may be included. The impregnated substrate is heated to cure or advance the resin to the "B"-stage.

Abstract: Phenol-novolaks containing amino groups of formulas VI and VII ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is halogen, nitro, alkyl, alkoxy or phenyl, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or furfuryl, R.sup.3 is hydrogen or alkyl, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently are alkyl, halogen, nitro or cyano, and x is 1 to 8, are obtained by reacting the corresponding phenol-novolak with an aldehyde or ketone of formula II ##STR2## and with a substituted aniline of formula III or IV ##STR3## in a molar ratio of 1 mol of phenol-novolak to 2 mols of compound of formula II and to 2 mols of compound of formula III or IV in an acid medium at a pH value of 0.5 to 3.0. The phenol-novolaks containing amino groups are useful curing agents for epoxy resins and are also suitable as starting compounds for the preparation of epoxy resins.

Abstract: A heat-moldable laminate comprising at least one thermoplastic resin layer, at least one fiber reinforced cured thermosetting resin layer, and at least one slippage layer interposed therebetween and bonding the resin layers, said slippage layer comprising a thermoplastic resin and said slippage layer being capable of being molten at lower temperatures than the moldable temperature of the thermoplastic resin layer, and a process for molding the heat-moldable laminate to produce a molded article having excellent strength and rigidity is disclosed.

Abstract: A coating composition comprises(A) an alkyl ether methylolmelamine in which a part or whole of methylol groups of methylolmelamine are converted into alkyl ether methylol groups;(B) a polyhydric alcohol having 2 or more hydroxyl groups; and(C) a dispersion of colloidal silica which can be condensed each other for the two or three components; and(D) a solvent.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition is provided for filamentary materials that yields coated filamentary material with improved weavability and that yields reinforced elastomeric materials having improved properties of flexibility and fatigue resistance. The aqueous adhesive coating composition has a vinyl-pyridine-containing copolymer or terpolymer latex, a non-selfcrosslinkable elastomeric latex, a carboxylated butadiene polymer, and a phenolic aldehyde condensate polymer. The vinyl pyridine-containing elastomeric latex is produced from a vinyl pyridine-containing monomer, 1,3-diene hydrocarbon monomer or the terpolymer is produced in the same way with the addition of a vinyl containing monomer. The non-selfcrosslinkable elastomeric latex has a low gel content of less than around 40 weight percent and a low average particle size of less than around 2000 angstroms.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition for filamentary materials that are to be used in reinforcing elastomeric matrix materials is provided that renders reinforced elastomeric materials having improved properties of flexibility and fatigue resistance. The aqueous adhesive coating composition has a vinyl-pyridine-containing copolymer or terpolymer latex, a phenolic aldehyde condensate polymer, and a non-self-crosslinkable elastomeric latex with a low gel content of less than around 40 weight percent and a low average particle size of less than around 2000 angstroms. The vinyl pyridine-containing elastomeric latex is produced from a vinyl pyridine-containing monomer, 1,3 diene hydrocarbon monomer or the terpolymer is produced in the same way with the addition of a vinyl containing monomer. In addition the aqueous adhesive coating composition may contain a wax emulsion, antioxidant, and carboxylated styrene butadiene copolymer latex.

Abstract: Filament reinforced phenolic resin products are provided which comprise a plurality of filaments and a cured, normally liquid phenolic resin interspersed around the filaments. The filaments can be in the form of continuous fibers, roving, woven roving, cloth and mat. The products are useful in structural applications. Also disclosed are novel glycol-modified resole phenolic resins and oligomeric polyol-modified resole phenolic resins.

Abstract: An aqueous alkaline dispersion of a rubbery graft or over polymerized copolymer of a diene and a vinyl pyridine on a polyacrylate seed (core or substrate), said acrylate polymer having a Tg of not above about -20.degree. C., desirably also containing a polybutadiene, and a water soluble, heat reactable phenolic resin, in certain amounts is useful in forming an adhesive for bonding glass fiber reinforcing elements or cords to rubber compounds or stocks. After dipping the glass fiber cord in the one-step adhesive dip, the coated cord is heated to dry it and heat cure or heat set the adhesive on the cord. Thereafter, the adhesive containing glass fiber cord is combined or laminated (calendered) with a curable rubber compound and the resulting assembly is cured to form a composite in which the glass fiber cord is bonded to the rubber by means of said adhesive.

Abstract: Laminates for printed circuit boards may comprise a metal-covered, relatively thin high temperature-resistant barrier material bonded to at least one side of a core material, the temperature resistance of the barrier layer being greater than that of the core. An example of the laminate will comprise a core material comprising an epoxy/glass laminate to which is bonded on both sides a barrier layer comprising a polyimide resin, said polyimide resin having a copper foil on the outer surface thereof. The laminates may be prepared by laying up a metal-clad high temperature-resistant barrier which has been fully cured on the core material followed by lamination of the composite at a temperature in the range of from about 150.degree. F. to about 450.degree. F. and a pressure in the range of from about 100 to about 1200 psi.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition for filamentary materials that are to be used in reinforcing elastomeric matrix materials is provided that renders reinforced elastomeric materials having improved properties of flexibility and fatigue resistance. The aqueous adhesive coating composition has a vinyl-pyridine-containing copolymer or terpolymer latex, a phenolic aldehyde condensate polymer, and a non-self-crosslinkable elastomeric latex with a low gel content of less than around 40 weight percent and a low average particle size of less than around 2000 angstroms. The vinyl pyridine-containing elastomeric latex is produced from a vinyl pyridine-containing monomer, 1,3 diene hydrocarbon monomer or the terpolymer is produced in the same way with the addition of a vinyl containing monomer. In addition the aqueous adhesive coating composition may contain a wax emulsion, antioxidant, and carboxylated styrene butadiene copolymer latex.

Abstract: Highly fire resistant composites or laminates particularly applicable as structural components in aircraft, e.g. in the engine nacelle, as part of the acoustic panel-fire wall structure, and capable of withstanding a 2,000.degree. F. flame temperature, comprising incorporating an additive in the form of a polymeric phosphorylated amide, into a resin, e.g., a polyimide or an epoxy resin, such additive being soluble in the resin. The resulting resin containing the additive is then applied to or impregnated into a substrate such as glass fiber cloth or graphite fiber, to form a composite structure which is then cured. The resulting cured composite when subjected to high temperatures of the order of, e.g., a 2,000.degree. F. flame temperature, forms a resin char of reduced thermal conductivity which holds the fibers of the laminate together and maintains the structural stability and integrity of the laminate.

Abstract: A substrate of either metal or plastic which is coated with a crater resistant enamel coating composition is used for the exterior of trucks and automobiles; the binder of the coating composition is a blend of(A) an acrylic polymer having hydroxy groups and contains about 0.1-10% by weight of a polymerized perfluoro carbon constituent of the formula ##STR1## where R is H or CH.sub.3, R.sup.1 is alkyl, R.sup.2 is perfluoro alkyl and n is 0 or 1 and(B) an aminoplast crosslinking agent such as an alkylated melamine formaldehyde resin;The composition is applied and baked by conventional techniques, to form a finish on the substrate that has an excellent appearance.

Abstract: A novel polymer comprising the reaction product of a first vinyl monomer and a second vinyl monomer which is an alkenyl succinic anhydride having the formula: ##STR1## These polymers are useful as epoxy curatives, boiler scale removers, detergent builders, thickeners and coatings.

Abstract: A thermosetting synthetic crosslinking resin containing selected ethers of the reaction product of an isoadipoguanamine mixture and formaldehyde can be incorporated into a variety of coating compositions to provide finishes that are characterized by hardness, flexibility, durability, excellent adhesion, and commercially-acceptable cure temperatures.

Abstract: Composite materials consisting of a matrix incorporating high-aspect-ratio reinforcement members, wherein the reinforcement members consist of relatively large, prestressed glass or glass-ceramic members, such as macrofilaments or rods having diameters in excess of about 0.010 inches, are described.

Abstract: A process for preparing a resin containing phenolic groups, in which an aralkylene ether of formula ROCH.sub.2.Ar. CH.sub.2 OR, wherein Ar represents a phenylene group and R is an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms, is reacted with a phenol containing 1-3 hydroxyl groups and at least 2 hydrogen atoms in the aromatic phenolic nucleus, wherein (1) an ether composition which comprises at least 50 molar % e.g. 50-100% of said ether and the remainder of said composition, if any i.e. up to 50% (such as 0.1-50%) is selected from aromatic compounds each with an Ar nucleus having two substituents selected from CH.sub.3, CH.sub.2 OR, CHO, CH(OR).sub.2, said phenol and (2) an added compound of formula R'CHO or R'CH (OR.sup.2).sub.2, wherein R' is monovalent phenyl group or substituted phenyl group, in which each substituent is an alkyl group of 1-4 carbon atoms or a chlorine atom, and R.sup.

Abstract: Concentrated boric anhydride solutions containing more than 5% of boric anhydride in an organic solvent selected from mono or polyalcohols, trialkylborate and/or dialkylacetal when the solvent also contains an acid selected from sulfuric acid and/or aromatic acids. These solutions are used as hardeners of formo-phenolic resols, more particularly for the manufacture of laminates comprising glass fibers and formo-phenolic resols.

Abstract: This invention relates to insulating laminates which consists with several sheets of reinforcements (1) inpregnated with curable resin and layers (2) of cured resin located between each reinforcement. Metal clad laminates is also disclosed which is consisting with reinforcement (1), layers (2) of cured resin and metal foil (5) to be placed on the laminates. Each reinforcements (1) are substantially isolated by the resin layers (2).

Abstract: Polymerizable compositions comprise(a) a compound containing in the same molecule both at least one phenolic hydroxyl group and at least two groups chosen from allyl, methallyl, and 1-propenyl groups, e.g., 2,2-bis(3-allyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propane or bis(3-(1-propenyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl)methane,(b) a compound containing at least two mercaptan groups per molecule, e.g., pentaerythritol tetrathioglycollate, and(c) a heat-activated crosslinking agent for phenol-aldehyde novolac resins.The compositions are caused to polymerize by the action of irradiation of free-radical catalysts. The polymers so obtained, containing more than one phenolic hydroxyl group, can be subsequently crosslinked in situ by heating. The compositions are useful in various two-stage operations, such as the production of multilayer printed circuits.Polymerizable compositions may also comprise(d) a compound as (a) but containing at least two phenolic hydroxyl groups,(e) a compound containing more than two mercaptan groups per molecule.

Abstract: Process for the preparation of a phenol resin modified with a liquid polybutadiene which comprises reacting a polybutadiene having a number average molecular weight of 150 to 5,000 with a phenol in the presence of an acid catalyst to obtain a composition which consists of a polybutadiene-phenol adduct and unreacted phenol, in said polybutadiene-phenol adduct, one molecule of phenol per 3 to 8 butadiene units being added to the polybutadiene, and reacting the composition of a polybutadiene-phenol adduct with a formaldehyde in the presence of a basic catalyst, said basic catalyst comprising a primary amine of the formula: R--NH.sub.2 wherein R is a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms in an amount of 0.01 to 0.5 mole per 1 mole of the phenol used for the preparation of the composition which is used alone or in combination thereof with other basic compound.

Abstract: The addition of a water-absorbent, finely divided powder to a phenolic resole resin provides a stabilized resin composition which cures in the presence of an acid catalyst at ambient temperatures to a relatively thick coating having a reduced number of defects, e.g., pinholes and blistering. For example, a resole resin composition containing a stabilizing amount of fumed silica can be blended with a mixture of benzene sulfonyl cloride and trichloroacetic acid, applied to a substrate and cured to form an essentially defect-free coating.

Abstract: Certain adhesive compositions which are soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in water but activatable thereby, are useful in adhering transparent polymeric foils (especially energy control sheets) to glass. The adhesives, which comprise a blend of (a) methyl vinyl ether:maleic anhydride copolymers or half esters thereof and (b) polyfunctional epoxide or aziridine crosslinker, impart excellent moisture-resistance to laminates.

Abstract: A thermally-expandable sealant for joints, cavities or holes, which foams in the event of a fire and thereby effects a seal, comprising as a carrier a fleece or fabric made of glass or plastic, which is coated with a composition based upon expandable graphite and containing, per 100 parts by weight of expandable graphite, 10 to 30 parts by weight of polychlorobutadiene, 1 to 40 parts by weight of an alkylphenol/formaldehyde resin and 1 to 3 parts by weight of stabilizers known per se, and optionally, up to 30 parts by weight of inorganic fibers and up to 80 parts by weight of aluminium hydroxide. A process for sealing joints, cavities or holes using the sealant is also disclosed.

Abstract: A laminated article for electrical applications is disclosed which comprises at least two sheets of electrically isolated electrical steel each having a thickness of less than 0.020 inch, and an adhesive between adjacent sheets bonding the adjacent sheets to one another without creating significant compressive stress in the plane of the sheets. The adhesive is characterized by substantially instantaneous bonding at a temperature less than 750.degree. F.

Abstract: Low-color or white, dilutable condensation products of formaldehyde and phenol in molar ratios of 1.9-5.0:1, characterized by carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance spectra as having at least about 30 molar percent of the total formaldehyde content of the resin bound to phenol nuclei in benzyl formal groups of the form Ph--(CH.sub.2 O).sub.n --CH.sub.2 OH wherein n.gtoreq.1, and less than about 40 molar percent of the total formaldehyde content of the resin bound to phenol nuclei in methylol groups of the form Ph--CH.sub.2 OH, wherein Ph is a phenol nucleus. Phenol, water and an alkaline catalyst, limited to 0.5-2.2 moles of catalyst per 100 moles of phenol and preferably lithium carbonate, are mixed with formaldehyde at 1.9-5.0 formaldehyde to phenol ratios. The reaction mixture is heated at a uniform rate over 1 hour to reflux temperature and refluxed until a viscosity of 400-500 centipoise at 50-75% solids is attained. The mixture is cooled to 50.degree. C.

Abstract: Highly methylated methylolguanamines, such as a methylated tetramethylolbenzoguanamine or tetramethylolacetoguanamine, are advanced by heating under acid to neutral conditions with an advancement agent such as benzoguanamine, acetoguanamine, ethyleneurea, 1,3-propyleneurea, melamine, or urea. The products may be heated with resins containing at least two alcoholic hydroxyl, carboxylic acid, or carboxylic amide groups per molecule to form hard, crosslinked coatings. They are particularly useful in powder coatings.

Abstract: Decorative, heat-and-pressure consolidated laminates comprising a decorative sheet impregnated with a thermosetting resin which does not undergo color deterioration during the consolidation step and a backing sheet, the outer surface of which has been coated prior to consolidation with a composition containing an inert filler, a non-thermoplastic adhesive, and a water-soluble thermosetting resin selected from the class consisting of urea-formaldehyde resin condensates and melamine-formaldehyde resin condensates; and processes for making such laminates.

Abstract: The strength of the bond obtained between substates with the aid of phenoplasts, modified phenoplasts and/or epoxy resins, e.g. between fibrous material and an elastomer on vulcanization thereof, is improved by applying, to at least one of the substrates, in addition to a preformed phenoplast, modified preformed phenoplast, and/or preformed epoxy resin, and drying thereon before the assembly thereof with the other substrate, as an adhesion promoter, a quantity of m-aminophenol, which may be blended in a phenoplast adhesive, such as an RF dip or an RFL dip, or may be blended in the elastomer latex used for forming an RFL dip. Adhesive/promoter blends and latex/promoter blends for forming the same are also disclosed.This is a divison of application Ser. No. 951,040, filed October 13, 1978, now abandoned, which in turn is a division of Ser. No. 754,182, filed December 29, 1976, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,131,584 which in turn is a division of Ser. No. 422,777, filed December 7, 1973, now U.S. Pat. No.

Abstract: A primer, particularly for aluminum and aluminum alloys, that is free of alkaline materials and consists essentially of an aqueous solution of a water soluble condensation product of (1) phenol, resorcinol or a mixture of phenol and resorcinol and (2) formaldehyde.