Abstract: A filler composition for mixing with a resin to form a castable marble-like product comprises an inorganic filler material, such as calcium carbonate in powdered form admixed with components which considerably reduce the density of the cast product. The weight reducing components may be hollow ceramic spheres in combination with hollow plastic spheres. The plastic spheres have an average diameter significantly less than the average diameter of the ceramic spheres. The plastic spheres act as cushion to minimize break up and degradation of the ceramic spheres. When the filler composition is admixed with a resin, the resultant cast product is considerably lighter than existing cast marble-like products.

Abstract: A hydrophilic porous membrane has graft chains of a hydrophilic monomer formed on the surface of a hydrophobic porous membrane so as to impart to the surface perfect hydrophilicity such that the produced membrane, when wetted, exhibits a swelling ratio of not more than 1% and a bubble point in the range of 0.5 to 8 kg/cm.sup.2. The hydrophilic porous membrane is produced by irradiating the hydrophobic porous membrane with plasma, feeding the hydrophilic monomer in a gaseous state, and allowing the hydrophilic monomer to be graft polymerized on the surface of the porous membrane. A plasma separator is obtained by using the aforementioned hydrophilic porous membrane as a plasma separation membrane.

Abstract: Polyurethane foams based on reactive polyols and polyisocyanates containing a filler are modified with an organofunctional silane containing a hydrolyzable group and an ethylenically unsaturated linkage. The polyurethane foams have improved physical properties including improved stability, compression set, tear resistance, elongation, and tensile strength.

Abstract: A filler composition for mixing with a resin to form a castable marble-like product comprises an inorganic filler material, such as calcium carbonate in powdered form admixed with components which considerably reduce the density of the cast product. The weight reducing components may be hollow ceramic spheres in combination with hollow plastic spheres. The plastic spheres have an average diameter significantly less than the average diameter of the ceramic spheres. The plastic spheres act as cushion to minimize break up and degradation of the ceramic spheres. When the filler composition is admixed with a resin, the resultant cast product is considerably lighter than existing cast marble-like products.

Abstract: An electrically conductive composite material is disclosed which comprises a conductive open-celled, low density, microcellular carbon foam filled with a non-conductive polymer or resin. The composite material is prepared in a two-step process consisting of first preparing the microcellular carbon foam from a carbonizable polymer or copolymer using a phase separation process, then filling the carbon foam with the desired non-conductive polymer or resin. The electrically conductive composites of the present invention has a uniform and consistant pattern of filler distribution, and as a result is superior over prior art materials when used in battery components, electrodes, and the like.

Abstract: Vesiculated granules of cross-linked carboxylated polyester resin prepared by the free radical polymerization of a dispersion of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer, a carboxylated unsaturated polyester resin having an acid value of from 5-50 mg KOH/g and an alkyl acryloyl derivative. Aqueous compositions comprising the granules are used in conjunction with fibrous cellulosic or non-cellulosic materials for the preparation of paper containing the vesiculated polymeric granules dispersed therein. The paper has improved optical opacity.

Abstract: The invention relates to absorbent compositions, to methods for handling and immobilizing particulate absorbents, and to absorbent articles produced from the absorbent compositions. Absorbent materials such as cross-linked, water-insoluble and water-swellable particulate polymers are immobilized and safely handled by adding thereto an aqueous liquid such as water or saline in amounts sufficient to form hydrates in which the water comprises from 20% to 80% by weight of the total hydrate. The hydrates may be extruded, sprinkled, or sprayed and can be incorporated into absorbent articles such as diapers and tampons by conventional means. The hydrates unexpectedly increase the total water absorbency of the absorbent on a dry basis.

Abstract: The coefficient of friction of surfaces of articles, wherein the surface comprises a hydrophilic polyurethane polymer, is reduced by treating the surface with a mixture of concentrated sulfuric acid and a low molecular weight organic polyhydroxy compound, and removing excess treating mixture. Typical low friction articles produced thereby are boat hulls having drag resistant coatings, conduits having low friction linings, and cannula or body implants having slippery surfaces.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyurethane(urea) compositions which contain foam and which are preferably cationically modified, contain non-abrasively bonded fillers and have a very high water absorbability (WAF).Production is effected by reacting isocyanate-terminated prepolymers with a quantity of water far exceeding the stoichiometric quantity in the presence of foams in particle or film form. The reaction mixture may also contain lignite powder and/or peat, other inorganic and organic fillers and/or biomasses (living cells, living bacteria, enzymes).The polyurethane(urea) compositions contain up to 95% by weight of foam particles and may contain further fillers (preferably lignite and/or peat). The compositions are swollen and have a high water content during production. Their water absorbability (WAF) when suspended in water is 33 to 97% by weight of water.

Abstract: A frozen open-celled material is prepared by saturating the material with a solution of 30 to 60 grams of salt to one liter of water. Preferably from 40 to 50 grams of salt to one liter of water. The saturated material, preferably open-celled polyurethane foam, is then frozen. Deterioration of the foam which occurs when plain water is used is essentially eliminated.

Abstract: Magnetic polymer particles prepared by treating compact or porous polymer particles with a solution of iron salts and, if desired, salts of other metals which are capable of forming magnetic ferrites, in which the solution swells or penetrates into the particles. Iron hydroxide and possible other metal hydroxides are precipitated, for instance by raising the pH value, and the particles are optionally heated. In the iron salts used the ratio between di- and trivalent iron is suitably such that magnetic iron oxide is formed directly. It is also possible to use oxidizing or reducing groups or additives to obtain such a ratio. When other metal salts are used in addition to iron salts, the operation is carried out in the same manner. For instance, when Mn.sup.++, Co.sup.++ or Ni.sup.++ salts are used in addition to Fe.sup.++ salts, the divalent iron is oxidized to trivalent so that magnetic ferrite is obtained. The polymer particles which are treated with metal salts preferably contain metal-binding groups.

Abstract: A chlorinated rubber having a chlorine content of 10 to 45% by weight based on the weight of the chlorinated rubber and a Mooney viscosity, ML.sub.1+4 (121.degree. C.), of 10 to 190 is obtained by chlorinating an ethylene/alpha-olefin/non-conjugated diene copolymer rubber containing 5-vinyl-2-norbornene as the non-conjugated diene. The chlorinated rubber has excellent processability in roll milling, extrusion, etc.

Abstract: The method of the present invention includes mixing a low viscosity thermoset resin and microspheres together without melting the thermoset resin and extruding the mixture to form a continuous strand of paste-like uncured material. The continuous strand is gelled on a conveyor which preferably includes a radiant heater or other means for accelerating the gelling of the continuous strands into solid form. The strands are then cut or chopped into pellet form and may be coated with an adhesive or B-staged material in preparation for forming into structural reinforcements. The pellets are filled with microspheres in the amount of 20 to 35% of resin weight. The pellets may include unexpanded thermally expandable microspheres which permit expansion of the pellets when exposed to heat to provide a pellet having a bulk density as low as 9 pounds per cubic foot.

Abstract: New dynamic air freshener unit comprises a porous synthetic polymer support impregnated with a fragrance. The synthetic polymer support is one produced by:(a) bonding together small particles of solid polymer;(b) coagulating polymer solutions in a non-solvent for the polymer; or(c) expanding a thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic by means of a blowing agent; to form a porous body.The unit is especially useful in vacuum cleaners.

Abstract: A high temperature filter material, comprising a non-woven glass fiber matrix including mica particles, polymer micro-bits and a uniformly distributed binder system, is made by a wet laid procedure, as used in paper-making. A composition comprising the mica particles and polymer micro-bits, used in making the filter material, and a method of preparing the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for chlorinating the pendant methyl groups of poly(p-methylstyrene) with aqueous sodium hypochlorite (e.g., laundry or swimming pool bleach) and a phase transfer catalyst (e.g., benzyltriethylammonium chloride) to provide chloromethyl-substituted polystyrenes. Conversions of up to 20 percent of methyl to chloromethyl groups were achieved with no detectable formation of dichloromethyl groups. Conversions of up to 61 percent of methyl to chloromethyl groups occur with less than 4.4 percent concomitant formation of dichloromethyl groups. The method has been applied to soluble, 1 percent cross-linked, and macroporous 20 percent cross-linked polymers.

Abstract: A high temperature filter material, comprising a non-woven glass fiber matrix including mica particles, polymer micro-bits and a uniformly distributed binder system, is made by a wet laid procedure, as used in paper-making. A composition comprising the mica particles and polymer micro-bits, used in making the filter material, and a method of preparing the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of insulating, porous, shaped articles, such as insulating plates, blocks and similar construction elements, wherein expanded plastic spheres are mixed with a binder, comprising a bituminous product, wherein at the end of that treatment an amount of granular or powdery material is added to the mixture until the mixture consist mainly of loose spheres again, subsequently cement is added and the mass thus obtained is subjected a to second compounding treatment with water being added, whereafter the mixture thus obtained is compress to the desired articles with between the first and second compounding action a proteinaceous foaming agent being. Added. The foaming agent is preferably added simultaneously with the water and in an amount of 0.4 to 5% by weight of the solid components of the final mixture.

Abstract: In order to overcome the problems encountered in attempting to mix finely divided organic polymer materials into viscous polyol because of accompanying air entrainment, the polymer material is pretreated with a volatile liquid halocarbon or liquid hydrocarbon in an amount at least sufficient to wet the surfaces of the polymer particles. The halocarbon or hydrocarbon is one preferably otherwise employed as a blowing agent for the preparation of foamed resin polymers such as a polyurethane; particularly methylene chloride or a fluorocarbon (e.g. monofluorotrichloromethane). In accordance with an alternative embodiment the volatile treating liquid may be first mixed with the viscous polyol before addition of the ground material therein.

Abstract: A composition comprising a dry blend mixture of a porous thermoplastic resin powder and from 1 to 80 wt. % of a microbiocide based upon the weight of the composition. The microbiocide is present in the mixture at a concentration of at least about 20 times greater than the normal upper usage concentration of the microbiocide, and is held within the pores of the thermoplastic powder.The resulting concentrate is a substantially non-dusting, free-flowing powder which is readily incorporated into a second thermoplastic resin to produce a resulting article having the appropriate level of microbiocide.

Abstract: A polymeric metal oxide such as polytitanic acid, polyzirconic acid or polysilicic acid is incorporated into a liquid permeable diaphragm formed of, e.g., asbestos, asbestos and a polymer resin, polytetrafluoroethylene, or a major amount polyfluorocarbon fibrils and a minor amount perfluorinated ion exchange material. Optionally, the diaphragm may also include inorganic materials such as zirconium oxide, titanium dioxide, aluminum oxide, talc, barium sulfate or potassium titanate, and hydrous inorganic gels such as magnesium oxide gel, zirconium oxide gel, titanium oxide gel or zirconyl phosphate gel.

Abstract: A composition comprising a dry blend mixture of a porous thermoplastic resin powder and from 1 to 80 wt. % of a microbiocide based upon the weight of the composition. The microbiocide is present in the mixture at a concentration of at least about 20 times greater than the normal upper usage concentration of the microbiocide, and is held within the pores of the thermoplastic powder.The resulting concentrate is a substantially non-dusting, free-flowing powder which is readily incorporated into a second thermoplastic resin to produce a resulting article having the appropriate level of microbiocide.

Abstract: Separator film for alkaline electrolysis and method for making thereof, wherein said separator film includes an aromatic polymer and polytitanic acid.

Abstract: A composition comprising a dry blend mixture of a porous thermoplastic resin powder and from 1 to 80 wt. % of a microbiocide based upon the weight of the composition. The microbiocide is present in the mixture at a concentration of at least about 20 times greater than the normal upper usage concentration of the microbiocide, and is held within the pores of the thermoplastic powder.The resulting concentrate is a substantially non-dusting, free-flowing powder which is readily incorporated into a second thermoplastic resin to produce a resulting article having the appropriate level of microbiocide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a one-component formulation for detackifying, precipitating and coagulating anti-chipping coatings and underseal based on waxes, wax-like plastics and plastics dispersions and also synthic resin paints in wet paint mist separators of paint-spraying installations, using an additive which envelops the paint particles, which formulation comprises, as the additive, an aqueous polyurethane suspension which produces a paint sludge floating on the surface of the water.The invention also relates to the use of the above one-component formulation for detackifying, precipitating and coagulating synthetic resin paints and anti-chipping coatings and underseal based on waxes, wax-like plastics and plastics dispersions and also synthetic resin paints in wet separators of paint-spraying installations, a floating paint sludge being obtained.

Abstract: Magnetic polymer particles prepared by treating compact or porous polymer particles with a solution of iron salts and, if desired, salts of other metals which are capable of forming magnetic ferrites, in which the solution swells or penetrates into the particles. Iron hydroxide and other metal hydroxides, if employed, are precipitated, e.g. by raising the pH value, and the particles are optionally heated. In the iron salts used, the ratio between di- and trivalent iron is suitably such that magnetic iron oxide is formed directly. It is also possible to use oxidizing or reducing groups or additives to obtain such a ratio. When other metal salts are used in addition to iron salts, the operation is carried out in the same manner. For instance, when Mn.sup.++, Co.sup.++ or Ni.sup.++ salts are used in addition to Fe.sup.++ salts, the divalent iron is oxidized to trivalent so that magnetic ferrite is obtained. The polymer particles which are treated with metal salts preferably contain metal-binding groups.

Abstract: Open-cell foamed particles and molded shapes having up to 99% porosity are formed from fumed oxides, for example SiO.sub.2, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, TiO.sub.2, with or without functional groups, in 30-99%, by weight, and polymers, for example polyvinyl chloride and copolymers thereof, and styrene. The resulting structures are thermally insulating. The structures can be formed by beating small amounts of a liquid polymerizable monomer into the fumed oxide or by immersing a formed shape of the oxide in a liquid monomer and thereafter polymerizing the monomer to a solid polymer. The oxide is believed to have a microfibrous nature and the polymer is believed to coat the oxide, without destroying the open-nature configuration of the oxide, and cements the oxide particles together in the microfibrous condition.

Abstract: An insulating foam and a process for producing insulating foam, wherein a foamable first component may be made of alkyl sulfate, half ester of maleic anhydride and acrylic resin in an aqueous solution is mechanically foamed with air, and to that foam is added an aqueous solution of magnesium oxide, dispersant, acrylic resin, perlite and/or precipitated calcium carbonate. To those components is added an aqueous solution of at least one of aluminum chloride, magnesium sulfate, magnesium chloride, zinc chloride, sulfamic acid, sodium silicate, zinc oxide, barium metaborate, vinyl alcohol, magnesium carbonate, calcium chloride and vinyl acetate. In another embodiment a polyvinyl alcohol and dispersant first portion is foamed with air and mixed with a second cementitious portion comprising magnesium oxide and barium metaborate.

Abstract: A process for the hydrolysis of liquid fats comprising contacting the fats, in the presence of water at hydrolyzing conditions, with lipase immobilized by adsorption from aqueous solution without pretreatment or pretreatment with a polar solvent on a microporous structure comprising a synthetic hydrophobic thermoplastic polymer selected from the group consisting of aliphatic olefinic polymers, oxidation polymers, ionic polymers and blends thereof. Various embodiments of the invention include immobilized lipase itself and an embodiment that employs a vertical packed column of particles of the immobilized lipase through which the liquid fat and water feed streams may be passed cocurrent or countercurrent, one that employs a horizontally disposed diaphragm that includes a layer of fibers of the immobilized lipase and an embodiment that employs a stirred reactor wherein a suspension of particles of the immobilized lipase is maintained in the reaction medium.

Abstract: A metal-containing polyaldehyde microsphere composed of a polyaldehyde microsphere to which a transition metal, e.g. Au, Ag, Pt, Pd, Tc, Fe, Ni or Co, is bound may be obtained in accordance with this invention. The polyaldehyde, e.g. polyacrolein or polyglutaraldehyde, may be encapsulated in agarose, and the microsphere may be radioactive or magnetic. The microphere may additionally have a compound having at least one amine group, e.g. a drug, antibody, antigen, enzyme or other protein, bound to its surface.In one embodiment a transition metal is bound to a polyaldehyde microsphere by contacting the polyaldehyde microsphere with a suitable amount of an appropriate salt or acid of the transition metal under suitable conditions so as to cause the salt or acid to be reduced to a lower valence state and to bind to the microsphere. Some salts or acids may thus be reduced to the elemental state; others are further reduced with an appropriate reducing agent.

Abstract: Polyurethane foam is modified by a post-treatment process comprising the steps of contacting the polyurethane foam with a swelling agent for the polyurethane foam and interpenetrating the swollen foam with a chemical additive, then shrinking the interpenetrated foam by removing the swelling agent under conditions where the chemical additive remains trapped in the polymeric structure of the foam.

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced syntactic foam composites having a low specific gravity and a coefficient of thermal expansion of about 9.0.times.10.sup.-6 in/in/.degree.F. (16.2.times.10.sup.-6 cm/cm/.degree.C.) or less are prepared from a mixture of: a heat curable thermosetting resin comprising an uncured polyglycidyl aromatic amine, a polycarboxylic acid anhydride curing agent, and a chosen curing accelerator; hollow microspheres having a diameter of about 5 to 200 micrometers; and fibers having a length less than or equal to 250 micrometers. These composites are useful for forming lightweight structures for space applications.

Abstract: Non-oxide refractory foams, possessing controlled permeability and uniformity, are prepared by impregnating an organic polymer foam material with a fluid, particulate slurry of a first refractory material, drying, applying to the dried, impregnated material a second refractory material which has a lower melting point than the first refractory material and thereafter heating, at a temperature sufficient to cause melt infiltration of the second refractory material into the impregnated material, thus producing inert and dimensionally stable composite refractory foams having broad utility as particulate filters or carriers.

Abstract: A macroporous, hydrophilic enzyme carrier comprises a sulfonated polymer, charged with polyethyleneimine, of from 10 to 100% by weight of divinylbenzene, from 0 to 90% by weight of styrene and from 0 to 20% by weight of a copolymerizable monomer, the polyethyleneimine being neither crosslinked nor covalently bonded to the polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nylon capsule to whose pore portion is applied a bimolecular membrane so that the capsule can respond to pH.The nylon capsule accommodates various matters such that they can be released into the outside depending on the change of pH. The nylon capsule is useful, for example, for the missile treatment of anticancer drugs, and as a gradually-releasing microcapsule.

Abstract: A composite, rigid, structural, foam panel (11) comprising: (i) a flexible, non-structural, open cell reticulated or semi-reticulated, foam sheet (10); and (ii), an essentially closed cell resinous foam formed from a flowable, foamable material (12); and, wherein the open cell non-structural foam sheet (10) and the essentially closed cell foam are each coextensive with the volume of spaced defined by the panel (11). In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the flexible, non-structural, open cell reticulated or semi-reticulated foam sheet (10) comprises an electromagnetic wave absorber and, consequently, the essentially closed cell rigid structural panel (11) produced comprises a rigid, structural electromagnetic wave absorber.

Abstract: In order to improve the flame-protection effect without substantially impairing the mechanical properties of the articles covered with the flame protection agent, the flame protection agent is provided with a compound in a proportion by weight of 7.5 to 30% which contains at least one sulfo group or sulfonium ion. This compound is preferably a water-soluble ammonium salt. As binder there is used an aqueous solution or aqueous dispersion of an organic material, particularly of an acrylate or of a polymer or copolymer having a base of acrylic acid ester. It is particularly advantageous if substantially open-cell polyurethane foam having a base of polyether is impregnated with such a flame-protection agent which contains an ammonium salt of an aminosulfonic acid in a proportion of about 12%. Polyurethane foams impregnated in this manner are particularly well suited for use in cushionings of articles or in premises for which class B1 fire protection is required.

Abstract: A technique for enhancing the mechanical, thermal or other properties of an open-cell synthetic plastic foam body by injecting filler particles into the cells thereof. The filler particles, which may take the form of micro-spheres of glass, metal powers or other additives, depending on the property to be enhanced, are fed into a pressurized stream of air which is projected at high velocity to fluidize the particles. The stream is directed toward the surface of the body to cause the particles carried thereby to impregnate the cells.

Abstract: A hydrophilized membrane of a porous hydrophobic material having micropores each defined by a surface at least part of which is coated with polyethylene glycol. Water is allowed to pass through the micropores. There is also disclosed a process for hydrophilizing such a porous hydrophobic membrane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to magnetic toners and processes for producing them. The toner materials that are produced have the color of the magnetic material substantially obscured while still maintaining the high percentages of magnetic materials necessary for many types of magnetic printing processes. Further, the toners may be provided with a desired shade or color with dyes or pigments. The process of production preferably involves the coating of the individual magnetic particles with low-density essentially opaque polymeric particulate material having an affinity for the magnetic particles, thereby obscuring the color of said magnetic particles. The resulting coated particles may be intermixed with dyes, pigments, binders and other material as desired to produce toners which are useful for a variety of purposes, including multi-color reproduction techniques.

Abstract: In order to improve the flame protection effect without substantially impairing the mechanical properties of the articles covered with the flame protection agent, the flame protection agent is provided with a compound in a proportion by weight of 7.5 to 30% which contains at least one sulfo group or sulfonium ion. This compound is preferably a water soluble ammonium salt. As binder there is used an aqueous solution or aqueous dispersion of an organic material, particularly of an acrylate or of a polymer or copolymer having a base of acrylic acid ester. It is particularly advantageous if substantially open-cell polyurethane foam having a base of polyether is impregnated with such a flame protection agent which contains an ammonium salt of an aminosulfonic acid in a proportion of about 12%. Polyurethane foams impregnated in this manner are particularly well suited for use in cushionings of articles or in premises for which class B1 fire protection is required.

Abstract: A totally porous activated gel which comprises a matrix of a totally porous crosslinked copolymer comprising as main components vinyl alcohol monomer units and crosslinkable monomer units and having a specific surface area of 5 to 1000 m.sup.2 /g and an reactive group linked to said matrix by a covalent bond. The present activated gel is very useful for effectively separating bio-substances due to the peculiar behavior of the reactive group of the activated gel. The activated gel is rigid, and is excellent in mechanical strength, resistance to chemicals, high pH, low pH, high temperature and low temperature, and is very effective in specific adsorption of bio-substances. The activated gel can be subjected to freeze-drying sterilization, heat sterilization and radiation sterilization, so that it can be utilized for the medical treatment by extracorporeal perfusion of, for example, blood.

Abstract: Storage stable heterogeneous systems which may be processed at low temperatures to form polyurethanes are made by mixing a specific quantity of a high molecular weight polyhydroxyl compound with a specified quantity of a 4,4'-diphenyl methane uret dione diisocyanate corresponding to a specified formula or a corresponding modified diisocyanate. A lead and/or tin catalyst is also included.

Abstract: Polyurethane foam products comprising a foam filled with a foam and a large amount of combustion retardant materials are described. The foams are prepared by foaming a polyurethane foam-forming diisocyanate and polyol around pre-formed polyurethane foam chips having incorporated therein solid combustion retardant materials. The polyurethane foam-filled foams have excellent physical characteristics and, because of their combustion properties, are particularly suitable for furniture upholstery and cushioning applications including in mattresses.

Abstract: Polyurethane foam products comprising a foam filled with a foam and a large amount of solid material inert to the foam products are described. The foams are prepared by foaming a polyurethane foam-forming diisocyanate and polyol around pre-formed polyurethane foam chips having incorporated therein or therewith solid materials inert to the foam. The inert material can be a fire- or combustion-retardant material; a material such as graphite or the like to render the foam conductive; or a filler material to impart various other characteristics. The polyurethane foam-filled foams can be tailored to have excellent physical characteristics and are particularly suitable for furniture upholstery, cushioning applications including in mattresses, and where special properties are required.

Abstract: An impregnant which is suitable for being applied to a once produced open-cellular, soft resin foam to change its physical properties to a desired extent depending on the purpose in end use, the impregnant comprising an isocyanate selected from 4.4'-diphenylmethanediisocyanate, tolylenediisocyanate or a mixture thereof admixed with a polyurethane prepolymer obtained by reacting an isocyanate selected from tolylenediisocyanate, 4.4'-diphenylmethanediisocyanate or a mixture thereof with a polyol, and optionally a solvent for the mixture in suitable amounts.

Abstract: Disclosure is made of a method of curing the polyepoxide resin binder component of polyepoxide based syntactic foams. Ketones are employed to reversably block primary amine groups on polyamine curing agents during the initial curing. As the cure progresses, the block is removed to complete the cure. The result is a moderation of peak exotherms generally associated with the cure, inhibiting degradation of the product foam.

Abstract: Disclosure is made of a method of curing the polyepoxide resin binder component of polyepoxide based syntactic foams of high density. Ketones are employed to reversably block primary amine groups on polyamine curing agents during the initial curing. As the cure progresses, the block is removed to complete the cure. The result is a moderation of peak exotherms generally associated with the cure, inhibiting degradation of the product foam.

Abstract: A porous composite material includes a porous body formed of a hydrophobic polymer such as polyvinyl chloride and a layer of a hydrophilic polymer such as polyvinyl alcohol provided over at least a portion of the interior surface of each of the pores of the porous body. The composite material is obtained by a process including the steps of dispersing an aqueous solution containing a hydrophilic polymer and a foaming agent into a solution of a hydrophobic polymer in an organic solvent to form an emulsion, removing the water and the organic solvent from the emulsion to obtain a solid, and subjecting the solid to foaming conditions.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising a low molecular weight fluorine-containing elastomer and fibrillated polytetrafluoroethylene, which is excellent in chemical resistance and weather resistance.