Abstract: A recording medium suitable for a laser thermal recording is characterized in that a plasma polymerized film of carbon disulfide or an organic monomer containing a metal is used as the recording medium.A method for manufacturing a laser beam-recording medium of this type is characterized by producing an electric discharge in a CS.sub.2 or an organic monomer gas while evaporating a metal such as Te so as to form a plasma polymerized film containing the evaporated metal on a predetermined substrate.

Abstract: The holding power of hot melt adhesives is increased by the addition of poly(alpha-methylstyrene) and polyphenylene oxide.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for protecting glass surfaces in a stack of glass sheets by treating the surfaces with an organotin compound and separating adjacent surfaces with an interleaving material.

Abstract: Low molecular weight polydisperse isocyanate-functional acrylic polymers are provided which contain terminal monosulfide groups on at least 10% by number of polymer molecules but are substantially free of toxic monomeric isocyanates.The polymers are prepared by direct reaction of the monomers, e.g., 2-isocyanatoethyl methacrylate and butyl acrylate, in the presence of a mercaptan chain-transfer agent and a polymerization initiator but in the substantial absence of water and of Lewis-type bases. They can be crosslinked and are useful in a variety of applications such as moisture-curing coating compositions.

Abstract: A process for promoting the adhesion of polyolefins to metals, glass sheets, cement, asbestos or polar polymers (polyamides, polyesters, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, etc.), which consists in modifying the polyolefin by reaction with 0.01%-7% by weight of a compound selected from the group consisting of bis-maleamic acids, bis-fumaramic acids, alkyl esters of said acids in which the alkyl radical has from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and precursors of said acids or esters, and successively heating at temperature at which the polyolefin is applied to the support to be coated. The main applications concern the lining of pipes or other manufactured metal articles in order to protect them against chemical and atmospheric agents.

Abstract: An adhesion-promoting primer, e.g., an emulsion polymer, is employed to bond organic elastomers to silicone elastomer adhesives. A multiple glazed unit having an organic elastomer sealant about its periphery is mounted into a curtainwall system by first coating the exposed organic elastomer sealant with a suitable primer before bonding the multiple glazed unit to the curtainwall system with silicone elastomer adhesive.

Abstract: A laminated insulating and packaging material comprised of a metal foil sheet bonded to a non-woven glass fiber paper-like sheet by a latex adhesive which resulting laminate in certain embodiments is bonded to corrugated cardboard to make fire-retardant packaging material.

Abstract: A laminated tubular structure is obtained by a process in which a fabric sleeve is applied about a tube of thermoplastic polymer, following which plugs are inserted into the opposing ends of the liner. A liquid, such as water, is then introduced to the liner, and the liner is rotated about a horizontal axis while heat is applied to the exterior surface of the liner, causing the surface to become molten. The heat also causes vaporization of some of the liquid in the liner and the resulting vapor pressure causes the molten surface of the liner to expand radially into the interstices of the fabric sleeve. The inner surface of the liner remains solid and form-maintaining by reason of the liquid within the liner and heat absorbed on vaporization of liquid. Upon cooling there is obtained a good mechanical bond between the liner and sleeve.

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: Acrylic latex sealants are rendered water-resistant and have improved wet adhesion to a variety of substrates by incorporating hydrophobic resins and an aminosilane hydrolyzate therein.

Abstract: A process for preparing coated glass containers is disclosed. This process comprises applying a coating of an unhydrogenated thermoplastic elastomer on the outside of the glass container and then baking the coated glass container in the presence of oxygen gas at a temperature of from about 150.degree. to about 170.degree. C. for a time period of from about 10 to about 45 minutes. The coated glass containers are both glass fragment retentive and returnable.

Abstract: A multi-layer laminate comprising at least one A-B double layer structure, characterized in that said layer A is a layer comprising at least one material selected from the group consisting of olefin polymers, polyamide polymers, acrylate polymers, polyether polymers, polycarbonate polymers, polyurethane polymers, vinylidene chloride polymers, thermosetting resins, vulcanized rubbers, glass and papers and said layer B is a layer comprising mainly a modified block copolymer in which an unsaturated carboxylic acid or its derivative is grafted on a styrene-butadiene block copolymer. Said laminate is excellent in interlaminar adhesion, i.e. peeling strength.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation curable coating which provides superior abrasion and chemical resistance and excellent adhesion properties. The coating is produced by radiation curing. A first monomer selected from the group consisting of triacrylates and tetracrylate mixed with a second monomer having an N-vinyl imido group, preferably an N-vinyl lactam, such as vinyl pyrrolidone or vinyl caprolactam. The monomer mixture is substantially oligomer-free and if the radiation is ultraviolet light, a photoinitiator, preferably p-phenoxydichloro acetophenone or dimethoxyphenyl acetophenone, is included in the mixture.

Abstract: This invention is addressed to an improved size composition for use in the treatment of glass fibers in the manufacture of glass fiber textiles, glass fiber reinforced plastics, and glass fiber reinforced elastomeric products wherein the size is formulated to contain, as the essential ingredients, a polybutadiene graft copolymer and a glass fiber anchoring agent. Bundles of glass fibers sized with the composition of the invention are particularly well suited for impregnation with an elastomer compatible material containing a resorcinol-aldehyde resin component and an elastomer component for use in the manufacture of glass fiber reinforced elastomeric products.

Abstract: A sandwich glass having an intermediate layer formed of a photosensitive resin consisting mainly of an acryloyloxy group- or methacryloyloxy group-containing high polymer and at least one of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid and acryloyloxy group- or methacryloyloxy group-containing compound is excellent in the adhesion between the intermediate layer and the glass plates and has high impact absorbing ability, light resistance and heat resistance.

Abstract: A curable resin composition is disclosed for use in the manufacture of laminates applied to electronics equipment. The composition essentially comprises a resol type phenolic resin which is obtained from the reaction of an amidated drying oil and a phenol-formal dehyde in the presence of an alkali catalyst. Another form of the composition includes an amidated butadiene polymer to provide improved flexibility and chemicals resistance.

Abstract: A composition for powder coating which comprises a carboxyl-containing polymer of not lower than 40.degree. C. in softening point prepared by reacting a dicarboxylic acid anhydride with a hydroxyl-containing polymer obtained by saponifying a copolymer from a vinyl ester of a saturated monocarboxylic acid and a copolymerizable vinyl monomer, and a compound having two or more oxazaline rings in the molecule, from which are obtained coating layers with toughness and flexibility useful for coating glass bottles, etc.

Abstract: A laminated insulating material comprised of a metal foil sheet bonded to a non-woven glass fiber paper-like sheet by a latex acrylic adhesive.

Abstract: A laminated safety glass comprising at least two glass plates and an interlayer, said interlayer comprising a crosslinked product of a hydration reaction product of an ethylene copolymer comprising (1) 60 to 95% by weight of ethylene, (2) 5 to 40% by weight of glycidyl acrylate or methacrylate, (3) 0 to 20% by weight of one or more comonomer selected from the group consisting of a vinyl ester having 4 to 10 carbon atoms and an ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid with an alcohol having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, said hydration reaction product having a hydration rate of epoxy group of preferably 5 to 80% by mole, more preferably 30 to 70% by mole.

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: A composition comprising a radiation-curable polymer, said polymer being crosslinkable and having pendant ethylenically unsaturated peptide groups is disclosed. Such polymers are useful in the field of graphic arts.

Abstract: An improvement in a method for manufacturing a composite safety glass wherein one or more silicate glass panes is bonded to a plasticized synthetic resin film at an elevated temperature, the improvement residing in employing as the plasticized synthetic resin film a soft film of a polymer of ethylene and/or propylene and effecting the bonding under pressure at a temperature of at least 120.degree. C. and up to 200.degree. C.

Abstract: Transparent sheet material comprising a transparent backing having an ink-receptive stratum thereon. The ink-receptive stratum comprises either a mixture of two polymers or individual layers of each polymer.

Abstract: A transition metal compound containing at least one .pi.-bonded arene is contacted with an inorganic oxide, hydroxide, oxyhalide, hydroxyhalide or halide. The transition metal compound can be a compound such as titanium(O)ditoluene or TiCl.sub.2.2AlCl.sub.3 durene. The inorganic compound is preferably of high surface area and this may be inherent in the compound or can be achieved by a grinding procedure. The inorganic compound can be treated with a halogen containing compound either before, during or after the contacting with the transition metal compound. The product of the contacting is useful either as catalyst for the polymerization of unsaturated hydrocarbon monomers or as a component of such a catalyst. When used as a component of an olefine polymerization catalyst, the transition metal product can be mixed with an organo-aluminum compound and a Lewis Base compound such as an ester.

Abstract: Coating films are prepared by exposing to oxygen, particularly at ambient temperatures, a composition comprising (a) a film-forming material comprising moieties of an ethylenically unsaturated fatty acid containing at least two ethylenically unsaturated groups and (b) a strong acid which is fully dissociated in water. Suitable film-forming materials are oil-modified alkyd resins and suitable acids are alkyl/aryl sulphonic acids. Curable compositions and polymeric products, optionally modified with non-autoxidisable polymerizable materials, are also provided.

Abstract: A coating system of high tensile strength and resilience for use as a coating for roofs, swimming pools or the like having an underlayer of coating material, an intermediate layer of woven fiber glass fabric that includes strands of bulked yarn in a relatively loose weave, and an overlayer of coating material, with the fiber glass fabric being embedded in the coating system between the underlayer and overlayer. Alternatively the underlayer may be of asphalt material and the overlayer may be a first overlayer bonded to the underlayer with the intermediate layer embedded therebetween and a second overlayer bonded to the first overlayer. The coating material contains water, a high solids thermoplastic acrylic emulsion, calcium carbonate, titanium dioxide, sodium salt of polymeric carboxylic acid, a wetting, emulsifying and stabilizing agent and defoamers, with zinc oxide being used if desired for mildew resistance.

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: An electrical insulation material comprising a B-staged hydrocarbon elastomer impregnated mica paper is described. This material combined with a glass scrim and a plurality of polymeric sealing layers provides electrical insulation tape with superior properties. The conformable mica insulation tape is characterized by high flexibility, high conformability, and improved electrical insulating and stability properties. Upon wrapping to such things as electrical coils and subsequently curing, the tape provides excellent electrical properties and high heat resistance. The tape is sealable and especially adapted to stringent, for example, high temperature, environments.

Abstract: An electrically heated laminated aircraft glazing including at least two sheets of glass and an interposed non-brittle thermoplastic interlayer. A bus bar and an electrically conducting film are located on the inwardly disposed surface of one of the sheets and the bus bar covered with a thin layer of polyisobutylene resin. Additional layers of polyisobutylene resin are provided between the interlayer material and selected glass areas to prevent delamination and cold chipping of the glazing with subsequent moisture ingress and bus bar failure.

Abstract: A sizing composition is provided for glass fibers to render the glass fibers more dispersible in aqueous solutions. The sizing composition has present an aqueous dispersion of cationic imidazoline; aliphatic, aromatic and/or polymeric ester; and polyethylene in an amount equivalent to an amount in the range of about 0.1 to about 1.5 weight percent of the aqueous sizing composition based on an approximately 30 percent active aqueous dispersion. The sizing composition may also contain, depending on the use, other components such as starch, lubricant, emulsifying agents, wetting agents, plasticizers, biocides and the like.

Abstract: Hermetically sealed articles are provided which enclose a porous mass of material of relatively low heat conductivity and a charge of a gas having a coefficient of thermal conductivity lower than that of air and thoroughly permeating the porous mass of material or such sealed pouches may enclose only the porous mass of material evacuated down to about 10 mm. Hg.

Abstract: This invention relates to a bitumen-based composition comprising a ternary mixture of (a) 52-78 wt % bitumen, (b) 20-40 wt % polyolefin and (c) 2-8 wt % of a butadiene-styrene copolymer.Said composition is useful alone for sealing purposes as a melt or a solution, and is also useful for the production of composite sealing sheets.

Abstract: Coordination compounds having good stability in aqueous systems are used to treat glass surfaces at elevated temperatures, the coordination compounds being represented by the general formula Y.sub.2 MX.sub.6 wherein Y is an alkali metal, hydrogen or ammonium, M is tin, titanium or zirconium and X is a halogen, generally fluorine or chlorine. The glass surfaces so treated are rendered chemical resistant and when treated by conventional cold-end coatings exhibit excellent strength, scratch resistance and chemical durability.

Abstract: A laminated glass product has a bonding layer formed by curing a photocurable composition comprising a polyene, a polythiol and a photocuring rate accelerator, if necessary, an organosilane.

Abstract: Glass surfaces are provided with abrasion-resistant and label receptive characteristics by forming a first layer of an oxide of tin or titanium thereon and then overcoating the first layer with a physical mixture of emulsified organic polymers including acrylic resin emulsion and polyethylene resin emulsion. The resins are present in the mixture in a solids ratio ranging from about 7:1 to 1:1.

Abstract: Crosslinked acrylate-acetoacetamide polymers are disclosed. These polymers are prepared by the reaction of at least one polyfunctional acrylate with at least one diacetoacetamide in the presence of a catalyst capable of promoting the reaction between the polyfunctional acrylate and the diacetoacetamide. In a preferred embodiment, the polymers are employed to produce wear layer compositions for surface coverings.

Abstract: An improved method for preparing multi-pane glazing units using a two-part adhesive system and improved glazing units prepared by the method.

Abstract: Described are poly(parabanic acid) films coated with an acrylic adhesive from aqueous dispersion and laminated articles made therefrom.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention, a chemically convertible polymeric coating composition is applied to the surface of a glass substrate and subsequently converted to a crosslinked coating by the application of UV light or another form of energy. The polymeric coating composition contains at least three basic components:(1) at least one rubbery thermoplastic organic polymer;(2) at least one organic photosensitizer; and(3) at least one polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer having a functionality of at least two.

Abstract: A low reflection coating for windows. A coating of silicone rubber is applied on one surface of the window and preferably also on the other surface. Each coating preferably has a thickness of several wavelengths of light and has a minimum thickness of two microns. The coating is low cost and is suitable for large areas, for instance solar heat collectors. Reflectivity is reduced by approximately one-third. The coating has no relation to a quarter wavelength or any multiple thereof of incident light.

Abstract: An improved process for making a multiple pane fire resistant window whose spacings are filled with an aqueous gel possessing multiple carbon bonds, wherein the improvement comprises placing a thin layer of an adherence agent on the contact surface of the panes, prior to placing the aqueous gel in the spacing. The adherence gel is selected from the group consisting essentially of organic titanates, organic zirconates, and silanes able to react with the aqueous gel's multiple carbon bonds.

Abstract: An oligomer having, as the constitutional component thereof, (dihydrodicyclopentadienyl)-maleates or -fumarates of the general formula I: ##STR1## (I)wherein, R is H or ##STR2## and possessing a softening point in the range of from 50.degree. to 180.degree. C. and solubility in organic solvents. It is obtained by polymerizing the compound having the above general formula I under heating at a temperature of 220.degree. to 300.degree. C. in the absence of a catalyst.

Abstract: Continuous glass fiber with a polyolefin compatible sizing composed of a coupling agent, a stabilizer, a lubricant, a non-crosslinking film forming polymer, softening agent and surfactant are disclosed for utilization in polyolefin polymer reinforcement. The article formed and formation method for fiber combination with a polyolefin polymer are also disclosed.

Abstract: A non-tacky powder composition useful for coating applications is disclosed. A method of preparing the non-tacky powder composition is also disclosed. This powder composition comprises tacky powder particles and, adhering to the tacky surface of these tacky powder particles in a non-continuous layer, smaller solid particles which are hard and non-tacky. The tacky powder particles comprise a melt blend mixture of a thermoplastic elastomer and a specifically defined melt flow modifier. The smaller solid particles which are hard and non-tacky comprise a specifically defined melt flow modifier which has a glass transition temperature greater than about 20.degree. C. The final powder composition is non-tacky and is particularly useful in coating glass containers. A process for coating substrates such as a glass container with this composition, as well as the coated glass container, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A water-dilutable lacquer based on an alkyd or acrylate resin containing carboxyl groups, which have been neutralized with an amine containing at least one 2,3-dihydroxy propyl group per amine nitrogen. The lacquers according to the invention are particularly suitable for use in the production of baked coatings on thermostable substrates, metal sheets, or shaped metal parts.

Abstract: A family of polyfunctional surface-active comonomers which act to improve the adhesion between a resin or composite material and solid surfaces capable of binding polyvalent cations is described. These polyfunctional surface-active comonomers, or "PolySACs", are preferably the reaction product of an epoxy acrylate or methacrylate and an aminobenzoate. The adhesion of the resin or composite material to certain solid surfaces is also improved by the preparatory treatment of these surfaces with a monobasic acid of intermediate strength followed by treatment with a mordant.In its most preferred form the invention is employed in reconstructive dental work to improve the adhesion between a resin or composite material and dentin. The dentin is cleansed with isotonic formic acid, treated with an isotonic ferric chloride mordant and then treated with a PolySAC which is the reaction product of an oligomeric diglycidyl ether, acrylic acid and lithium ortho-aminobenzoate. The resin or composite material is then applied.

Abstract: Continuous glass fiber with a polyolefin compatible sizing composed of a coupling agent, a stabilizer, a lubricant, a non-crosslinking film forming polymer, softening agent and surfactant are disclosed for utilization in polyolefin polymer reinforcement. The article formed and formation method for fiber combination with a polyolefin polymer are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to making continuous ribbons of clear, flexible interlayer material into a maximum number of interlayers having a coating of graded intensity along a longitudinal edge portion thereof for use in curved laminated safety glass windshields. The method avoids rubbing or differentially stretching the flexible interlayer material during processing, which includes cutting a continuous ribbon of clear, flexible interlayer material into successive interfitting flexible sheets of trapezoidal shape, applying a shade band, preferably by electrostatic spraying, to a predetermined portion of each sheet and laminating the sheet so treated to one or more rigid transparent sheets of glass or a recognized plastic substitute for glass.

Abstract: Coordination compounds having good stability in aqueous systems are used to treat glass surfaces at elevated temperatures, the coordination compounds being represented by the general formula Y.sub.2 MX.sub.6 wherein Y is an alkali metal, hydrogen or ammonium, M is tin, titanium or zirconium and X is a halogen, generally fluorine or chlorine. The glass surfaces so treated are rendered chemical resistant and when treated by conventional cold-end coatings exhibit excellent strength, scratch resistance and chemical durability.

Abstract: Plastic bagging foil having surfaces of rough pigment applied thereto in spaced parallel strips located between welded seams.