Abstract: The invention provides a fiber reinforced resin composition comprising a melt-kneaded product (A) prepared by melt-kneading a first resin (A1) and a second resin (A2) that has reactive functional group as well as a third resin (B) and a fibrous filler (C), wherein, with respect to the contents of the components, the first resin (A1), the second resin with a reactive functional group (A2), and the third resin (B) account for 0.1 to 75 wt %, 0.1 to 15 wt %, and 10 to 99.8 wt %, respectively, to form a resin composition while said fibrous filler (C) accounts for 0.1 to 300 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of said resin composition, said first resin (A1) and said third resin (B) forming a matrix resin, said second resin (A2) being dispersed as particles in said matrix resin, and said particles having a number average particle diameter of 10 to 1,000 nm.

Abstract: A coating composition comprises a first copolymer and a second copolymer. The first copolymer has at least one linear polymer strand having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1,500 Daltons and functionality X with an equivalent weight of no more than 500. The second copolymer has at least one linear polymer strand having a weight average molecular weight of at least 1,500 Daltons and functionality X? with an equivalent weight of no more than 1,500. The coating composition is free of gloss flattening agents, yet still produces a cured film having a low gloss of less than 70 gloss units at an angle of incidence of 60°, as measured according to ASTM D 2457.

Abstract: Articles are disclosed wherein a color-imparting non-hiding coating layer is deposited on a surface thereof. The coating layer is deposited from a protective coating composition comprising color-imparting particles having a maximum haze of about 10% and a film-forming resin. Methods of using the coatings, and the substrates coated therewith, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition that can have excellent color tone according to the present invention comprises a base resin comprising (A) about 50 to about 99% by weight of a rubber modified aromatic vinyl resin; and (B) about 1 to about 50% by weight of an acryl resin; and further comprising (C) about 1 to about 30 parts by weight of a bromodiphenyl ethane mixture, based on about 100 parts by weight of the base resin comprising (A) and (B); and (D) about 1 to about 10 parts by weight of an antimony oxide, based on about 100 parts by weight of the base resin comprising (A) and (B). The resin composition of the present invention can have improved physical properties and color properties as well as flame resistance.

Abstract: Coating composition includes curable epoxy resin in solid form, curing agent for the epoxy resin, and filler. Further, there is a polyolefin containing component having a compatibilizer polymer that is a modified polyolefin, a mixture of a polyolefin or olefin copolymer with a functionalized rubber, or both. The modified polyolefin and functionalized rubber contain groups reactive with either the epoxy resin or the epoxy curing agent. A polyolefin-based portion that amounts to at least 50% by weight of the polyolefin containing component, and an epoxy-based portion that amounts to at least 50% by weight of the curable epoxy resin have viscosities such that the difference between the viscosity of the polyolefin-based portion and the viscosity of the epoxy-based portion, expressed as a percentage based on the lower of the two viscosities, is less than 40%. These viscosities are measured by ASTM D4440 at the Vicat softening points, as measured by ASTM D 1525.

Abstract: A two-part epoxy-based structural adhesive composition comprising a curable epoxy resin, an amine curing agent, a toughening agent, and an oil-displacing agent. The structural adhesive may optionally include reactive liquid modifiers, fillers, secondary curatives, reactive diluents, surfactants, metal salts, pigments and combinations thereof. The structural adhesive may be used to form bonded joints between adherends having clean surfaces, as well as those having surfaces contaminated with hydrocarbon-containing materials, such as oils, processing aids and lubricating agents.

Abstract: A dispersion of polymer microparticles in organic liquid, the polymer comprising the reaction product of i) from 2 to 40 parts by weight of a first polymer being polypropylene polymer having sufficient carboxylic acid and/or carboxylic acid anhydride groups equivalent to an acid value of from 2 to 50 mg KOH/g nv polymer and ii) from 60 to 98 parts by weight of a second polymer having a molar excess of functional groups capable of reacting with the carboxylic acid and/or carboxylic acid anhydride groups of the polypropylene polymer and wherein the organic liquid is chosen to be a good solvent for the second polymer and a poor solvent for the polypropylene polymer.

Abstract: A composition contains a polyester; an aromatic epoxy compound, in an amount sufficient to provide 5 to 300 milliequivalents of epoxy per kilogram of polyester; and 0.5 to 6 weight percent, based on the weight of the polyester, and an ethylene-glycidyl methacrylate containing copolymer; and/or a copolyester copolymer, wherein the copolyester comprises, based on the weight of the copolyester, 15 to 95 weight percent of polyester units derived from the reaction of a C6-C24 aromatic dicarboxylic acid or a chemical equivalent thereof with a C2-C6 aliphatic diol, and 5 to 85 weight percent of polyester units derived from the reaction of a C6-C24 aromatic dicarboxylic acid or a chemical equivalent thereof with a poly(alkylene oxide) glycol having a molecular weight of 400-6,000 and a carbon to oxygen ratio of 2.0-4.3. The compositions have excellent hydrolytic resistance, and are suitable for making automotive and electronic parts.

Abstract: The present invention provides curing agent compositions comprising the reaction product of polyalkyleneamine compounds and polyalkylene polyether polyol modified polyepoxide resins. Amine-epoxy compositions and thick layer compositions produced from these amine-epoxy compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sealing element is formed from a desirably shaped body of a sealant material formulated from a first polymer, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), in a concentration of about 25 percent to about 30 percent, a calcium carbonate inert filler material in a concentration of about 25 percent to about 30 percent, a second ethylene polymer other than EVA in a concentration of about 20 to about 35 percent, and a hydrocarbon resin in a concentration of about 10 percent to about 15 percent. The sealant further comprising an epoxy resin in a concentration of about 2 to about 5 percent and an activator in a concentration of about less than one percent of the sealant. The sealant material, when positioned about a first component is overmolded with a material forming a second component. The sealant material, which is heat activated, forms a seal between the first and second components.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a charging member for charging a surface of a member to be charged in an image forming apparatus, and one aspect of the present invention provides a charging member having an outermost surface layer containing a conductive elastic material. The conductive elastic material comprises a polymer including a polar polymer, primarily including (i) acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, (ii) an ethylene oxide-propylene oxide-allyl glycidyl ether terpolymer, and (iii) a homopolymer of epichlorohydrin. The weights x, y and z of the components (i), (ii) and (iii), respectively, have a relationship of 0.2<y/(x+y+z)?0.5 and 4<y/z?20. This charging member can realize uniform charging and is small in resistance variation, even when used for a long time.

Abstract: Pastes for circuit connections and anisotropic conductive pastes that are excellent in storage stability and dispenser application properties, can be free of voids, bubbles and bleeding on thermocompression bonding and can give cured products having high bonding and connection reliability at high temperatures and high humidity, and the ability to be repaired. The paste for circuit connection contains an epoxy resin, an acid anhydride curing agent or a phenolic curing agent, and high-softening point fine particles. The anisotropic conductive paste additionally contains conductive particles. The method of using the paste for circuit connection or the anisotropic conductive paste involves connecting an electric circuit wiring formed on a substrate with an electric circuit wiring formed on another substrate with the paste for circuit connection or the anisotropic conductive paste.

Abstract: The invention encompasses epoxies, epoxy systems, and methods of forming conductive adhesive connections between electrical nodes. An epoxy contains: a) a liquid mixture of a hardener and a base epoxy; and b) a concentration of an ionic salt within the liquid mixture, the concentration of the ionic salt being high enough that a 15 mil length sample of the liquid mixture having cross-sectional dimensions of 50 mil by 2 mil would have a resistance of less than about 100 ohms along its length.

Abstract: A tire comprising a tread, where said tread includes a vulcanized rubber, where said vulcanized rubber includes from about 0.5 to about 40 weight percent epoxidized rubber; from about 1 to about 35 parts by weight of a functionalized polyolefin per 100 parts by weight of said vulcanized rubber; and from about 1 to about 100 parts by weight silica per 100 parts by weight of said vulcanized rubber.

Abstract: Branched polymer defoamers for pigment dispersants. The branched polymers are the reaction products of a linking agent defined by formula (I): R(Y)3  (I) wherein each Y group is a halogen atom or one Y group is a halogen atom and two Y groups together represent an epoxy oxygen atom, which is attached to two adjacent carbon atoms in the R group to form an epoxy group, and R is an alkanetriyl group containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms, and b) at least one compound having the formula (II) R1X(EO)n(PO)m(BO)pZ  (II) wherein R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated, organic group having from 4 to 36 carbon atoms; x is —O—, —S—, or —NR2—where R2 is hydrogen or a C1-C4 alkyl group; Z is hydrogen, —NHR2 in place of a terminal —O— group wherein R2 has the meaning given above, or —SH, in which the —SH group is present in place of a terminal —O— group; n is a number of from 0 to 100, e.g.

Abstract: An electronic circuit device comprising at least one substrate having a photoimageable covercoat, comprising at least 95 weight percent of at least one epoxy-modified aromatic vinyl-conjugated diene block copolymer and a catalyst comprising an onium salt selected from a triarylsulfonium salt and a diaryliodonium salt, wherein the covercoat is formed by solvent coating or extrusion and then heat laminated onto at least a portion of the substrate.

Abstract: An electronic circuit device comprises a resin composition including 90 to 100 weight percent of a curable epoxy-modified aromatic vinyl-conjugated diene block copolymer, optionally up to 10 weight percent of an epoxy resin, and an effective amount of an epoxy curative, the weight percent of the copolymer and epoxy resin being based on the weight of the epoxy bearing material exclusive of curative. The resin composition can be used as an electronic adhesive, covercoat, or encapsulant. The electronic circuit device exhibits superior heat and moisture insensitivity, including the absence of voiding and delamination of the cured resin compostion from its substrate under conditions of 85° C. and 85% relative humidity for 168 hours followed by a temperature of 220° C. for 10 to 40 seconds.

Abstract: A composition for the promotion of adhesion between a rubber formulation and a textile substrate is provided. The inventive composition comprises either a mixture of specific amine functional silanes and organo-functional silanes having reactive groups or groups with an affinity for rubber. The inventive method entails the use of the inventive composition or a silane compound having both an amine moiety and a reactive group having an affinity for rubber formulations, particularly an unsaturated carbon-carbon bond. The composition may be utilized to adhere any standard reinforcement-type textile, such as polyester or polyamide, to a standard rubber composition, such as SBR, NBR, or EPDM. A method for adhering textiles to rubber formulations is also provided involving a pre-dip, -spray, -coat, and the like, of the inventive composition on a reinforcement-type textile surface followed by the contacting of the rubber formulation.

Abstract: Compositions for use in the manufacture of 3-D objects including compositions for use as a support and/or release material in the manufacture of said 3-D objects are provided. A composition for use in the manufacture of 3-D objects by a method of selective dispensing. The composition comprises at least one reactive component, at least one photo-initiator, a surface-active agent and a stabilizer.

Abstract: A composition for the promotion of adhesion between a rubber formulation and a textile substrate is provided. The inventive composition comprises either a mixture of specific amine functional silanes and organo-functional silanes having reactive groups or groups with an affinity for rubber. The inventive method entails the use of the inventive composition or a silane compound having both an amine moiety and a reactive group having an affinity for rubber formulations, particularly an unsaturated carbon-carbon bond. The composition may be utilized to adhere any standard reinforcement-type textile, such as polyester or polyamide, to a standard rubber composition, such as SBR, NBR, or EPDM. A method for adhering textiles to rubber formulations is also provided involving a pre-dip, -spray, -coat, and the like, of the inventive composition on a reinforcement-type textile surface followed by the contacting of the rubber formulation.

Abstract: An electronic circuit device comprises a resin composition including 90 to 100 weight percent of a curable epoxy-modified aromatic vinyl-conjugated diene block copolymer, optionally up to 10 weight percent of an epoxy resin, and an effective amount of an epoxy curative, the weight percent of the copolymer and epoxy resin being based on the weight of the epoxy bearing material exclusive of curative. The resin composition can be used as an electronic adhesive, covercoat, or encapsulant. The electronic circuit device exhibits superior heat and moisture insensitivity, including the absence of voiding and delamination of the cured resin compostion from its substrate under conditions of 85° C. and 85% relative humidity for 168 hours followed by a temperature of 220° C. for 10 to 40 seconds.

Abstract: A waterborne coating composition having a crosslinking agent and a dispersion of polymeric microparticles in an aqueous medium wherein the microparticles are prepared by first forming a mixture in the aqueous medium of ethylenically unsaturated monomers and a substantially hydrophobic, saturated fatty acid-containing polyester. The amount of fatty acid used to prepare the polyester ranges from about 20 to 80 weight percent of the total weight of the fatty acid-containing polyester. The fatty acid-containing polyester contains functional groups which are capable of reacting with the crosslinking agent. The mixture is particularized into microparticles by high stress techniques, followed by polymerization of polymerizable species within the microparticles to produce the polymeric microparticles. The amount of the fatty acid-containing polyester in the dispersion is at least 10 and up to 70 weight percent based on weight of the ethylenically unsaturated monomers and fatty acid-containing polyester.

Abstract: The invention encompasses epoxies, epoxy systems, and methods of forming conductive adhesive connections between electrical nodes. In one aspect, the invention includes a method comprising: a) providing a first node; b) providing a second node; c) providing a liquid conductive epoxy mixture between the first and second nodes, the liquid conductive epoxy mixture comprising a first liquid and a second liquid, the liquid conductive epoxy mixture having sufficient conductivity that a 15 mil length sample of the liquid conductive epoxy having cross-sectional dimensions of 50 mil by 2 mil would have a resistance of less than about 100 ohms along its length between about 10 minutes and about 20 minutes of combining the first and second liquids; and d) curing the liquid conductive epoxy to form a conductive adhesive connection between the first node and the second node.

Abstract: Modified polyvinyl acetals are prepared by saponification of 1-alkylvinyl acetate-vinyl acetate copolymers, which contain 1-alkylvinyl acetate/vinyl acetate in a weight ratio of 1/99-40/60 and subsequent acetalization the saponification products containing at least 80% units of vinyl alcohol and 1-alkyl vinyl alcohol with one or more aliphatic aldehydes with 1-6 C atoms under acid catalysis in an aqueous and/or organic medium; as well as to a method for the manufacture and the use thereof, especially in printing inks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a curable resin composition for use in water-based coating materials which includes as essential components an emulsion polymer (A) containing tertiary amino groups obtained by carrying out emulsion polymerization of a vinyl monomer containing a tertiary amino group with another copolymerizable vinyl monomer in a water-based medium, and a compound (B) containing, at least, an epoxy group and a hydrolyzable silyl group, with this composition preferably also including a water-based compound (C) obtained by adding a neutralizing agent to a vinyl polymer (I) containing acidic groups and/or tertiary amino groups so as to neutralize at least 10% of the acidic groups and/or the tertiary amino groups, and then dispersing or dissolving in water, and/or a compound (D), which is not included in compound (B), and contains hydrolyzable silyl group and/or a silanol group.

Abstract: This invention relates to high solids, low VOC, low viscosity, filterable, non-gritty non-aqueous dispersions, and coating compositions containing said non-aqueous dispersions.

Abstract: A composition for the promotion of adhesion between a rubber formulation and a textile substrate is provided. The inventive composition comprises either a mixture of specific amine functional silanes and organo-functional silanes having reactive groups or groups with an affinity for rubber. The inventive method entails the use of the inventive composition or a silane compound having both an amine moiety and a reactive group having an affinity for rubber formulations, particularly an unsaturated carbon-carbon bond. The composition may be utilized to adhere any standard reinforcement-type textile, such as polyester or polyamide, to a standard rubber composition, such as SBR, NBR, or EPDM. A method for adhering textiles to rubber formulations is also provided involving a pre-dip, -spray, -coat, and the like, of the inventive composition on a reinforcement-type textile surface followed by the contacting of the rubber formulation.

Abstract: A polymer concrete composition preparable by combining components comprising: a resin blend comprising a major amount of at least one rigid unsaturated polyester resin; a minor amount of at least one flexible unsaturated polyester resin; a minor amount of at least one vinyl ester resin; and a minor amount of at least one thermoplastic resin; at least about 10 weight percent, based on the total weight of the composition, of extremely filler material having an average particle size of less than about 500 microns; and at least about 20 weight percent, based on the total weight of the composition, of fine filler material having an average particle size of about 500 microns to about 1000 microns.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition is obtained by blending (A) 100 parts by weight of an organopolysiloxane composition of the organic peroxide or addition reaction curing type, with (B) 30-400 parts by weight of aluminum hydroxide which has been surface treated so as to bear 1.0.times.10.sup.-6 to 2.0.times.10.sup.-4 mol/gram of vinyl groups. The composition does not lose rubber strength even though it is loaded with large amounts of aluminum hydroxide. It cures into a silicone rubber having satisfactory physical properties and improved high-voltage electrical insulating properties and thus suited for use as high-voltage electrical insulators.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chemical composition containing a) a copolymer based on styrene and/or at least one alkyl (meth)acrylate, the quantity of styrene and/or alkyl (meth)acrylate being .gtoreq.50% by weight, based on the total monomers, and at least one further comonomer, and b) a water-soluble polymeric protective colloid, wherein about 2 to 30 parts per weight of the water-soluble polymeric protective colloid are allotted to 100 parts by weight of the copolymer, and c) optional further additives as required. The copolymer contains appoximately 0.1 to 50% by weight units of an epoxide-group-containing ethylenically unsaturated comonomer. Such units show reactive epoxide groups. The invention relates further to an aqueous polymer dispersion of said chemical composition, the production of same and a special method for obtaining the chemical composition from the polymer dispersion and special applications of the aqueous polymer dispersion and the chemical composition.

Abstract: Fiber-reinforced prepregs with superior tack containing thermosetting resin systems containing particulate, elastomers having a Tg of 25.degree. C. and below, as well as the composites prepared therefrom are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ternary polymer blend particularly suited for use in tire treads and carcass ply compounds. The ternary blend is composed of, based on 100 parts by weight of the ternary polymer blend, from about 76 to 94 parts by weight of polyisoprene; 3 to 12 parts by weight of epoxidized natural rubber; from about 3 to 12 parts of chlorosulfonated polyethylene.

Abstract: The invention is based on the surprising and unexpected finding that the impact performance of a thermoplastic composition containing aromatic polycarbonate resin and glass fibers is improved upon incorporation therewith of a particular silicone rubber powder. The silicone rubber powder, added at a level of about 0.5 to 4 percent, relative to the weight of the composition, is characterized in that it contains a mixture of (a) a polydiorganosiloxane and (b) silica, said glass fibers being of the type which do not, per se, adhere to the polycarbonate matrix in which they are incorporated.

Abstract: A binder composition for coating agents containsA.sub.1) C--H-acid compounds obtainable by polymerization of hydroxyfunctional and non-hydroxyfunctional monomers, polyols and .beta.-keto carboxylic acid esters and subsequent esterification of the hydroxy groups with the .beta.-keto carboxylic acid esters,A.sub.2) C--H-acid compounds obtainable by transesterification of polyols with .beta.-keto carboxylic acid esters,.alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated compounds with at least two groups having the formulaR.sub.1 R.sub.2 C.dbd.CR.sub.3 --CO--bonded to at least one additional group R.sub.1 R.sub.2 C.dbd.CR.sub.3 --CO-- via the radical of a polyalcohol, polyamine or amino alcohol,C) polyglycidyl compound,D) polyamine hardeners,E) Lewis or Bronstedt bases andF) polysiloxane compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic resin composition comprising (A) an amorphous resin and further comprising, per 100 parts by weight of the amorphous resin,0.01 to 20 parts by weight of (B) an epoxy group-containing ethylene copolymer, and0.01 to 20 parts by weight of at least one member selected from the group consisting of (C) a polyfunctional compound and (D) a carboxylic acid metal salt, wherein the polyfunctional compound contains, per molecule, at least two identical or different functional groups selected from the group consisting of carboxyl group, amino group, carboxylic acid anhydride group and a unit represented by the formula (1) ##STR1## wherein X and Y are identical and each represents oxygen atom or sulfur atom, or one of X and Y is an oxygen atom and the other is a sulfur atom, or wherein the polyfunctional compound contains, per molecule, at least one unit represented by the formula (2) ##STR2## wherein Z represents oxygen atom or sulfur atom.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel thermoplastic elastomer composition which is rich in flexibility and excellent in rubber elasticity over a broad temperature range, high-temperature creep characteristics, low-temperature impact resistance, mechanical strength and moldability, and have good oil resistance, good light discoloration resistance and extremely excellent toning properties in spite of thermoplastic elastomer and which is characterized by being obtained by dynamically heat-treating a mixture of (a) 100 parts by weight of a carbon-to-carbon double bond-containing rubber, (b) 5 to 300 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin, (c) 0.5 to 30 parts by weight of an organosiloxane crosslinking agent having at least two SiH groups in the molecule, (d) 0.001 to 20 parts by weight of a hydrosilylating catalyst, (e) 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of a compatibilizing agent and, if necessary, (f) 30 to 300 parts by weight of a paraffinic oil.

Abstract: An air curing polymer composition is disclosed which contains acetoacetate functional polymer and an autoxidizable material. The composition cures on exposure to oxygen. One pack stable ambient curing compositions and a method of stabilizing acetoacetate functional groups to prevent hydrolysis are also disclosed.

Abstract: A blend of polycarbonate and chlorinated polyethylene which has a desirable balance of impact and ignition resistance properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermoplastic resin composition comprising (A) an amorphous resin and further comprising, per 100 parts by weight of the amorphous resin,0.01 to 20 parts by weight of (B) an epoxy group containing ethylene copolymer, and0.01 to 20 parts by weight of at least one member selected from the group consisting of (C) a polyfunctional compound and (D) a carboxylic acid metal salt, wherein the polyfunctional compound contains, per molecule, at least two identical or different functional groups selected from the group consisting of carboxyl group, amino group, carboxylic acid anhydride group and a unit represented by the formula (1) ##STR1## wherein X and Y are identical and each represents oxygen atom or sulfur atom, or one of X and Y is an oxygen atom and the other is a sulfur atom, or wherein the polyfunctional compound contains, per molecule, at least one unit represented by the formula (2) ##STR2## wherein Z represents oxygen atom or sulfur atom.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition which contains a resin composition containing a crystalline polypropylene component, an ethylene-butene-1 copolymer rubber and an ethylene-propylene copolymer rubber; a modified polypropylene; a saturated polyester resin; and an epoxy group-containing copolymer; and optionally talc exhibits high low-temperature impact strength, stiffness and Rockwell hardness and a small coefficient of linear expansion, which composition gives an injection-molded article suitably used for a bumper for automobile.

Abstract: An elastic composite is provided having natural rubber and epoxidized natural rubber components. Compared to known composites, the present composition achieves reduced oil swell and absorption, lower permanent set, lower modulus of elasticity, and high tear strength. When formed in a tape, the composition is extremely useful for legbands, straps and contours of swimwear and other garments.

Abstract: Compositions of stabilized stereoregular polymer of branched higher alpha-olefins, grafting compounds, free radical generators, glass and epoxy resins and/or epoxy-functional silanes and/or hydroxy functional compounds are provided as well as methods for making these compounds and articles thereof.

Abstract: A blend of polycarbonate and chlorinated polyethylene which has a desirable balance of impact and ignition resistance properties.

Abstract: A coating and primer composition suitable as a primer for plastics such as a polyolefin which comprises: a) from about 1 to 5% by weight of ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers, b) from about 0.5 to 5% by weight of chlorinated polyolefins, c) from about 0.01 to 5% by weight of an epoxy resin; and d) from about 85 to 98.49% by weight of an organic solvent, and optionally paint auxiliaries, pigments and/or fillers.A method of priming plastic surfaces of an object, especially polyolefins, and particularly polypropylene, is also provided which comprises applying the aforesaid composition to a plastic surface and drying the same prior to applying paint or finish coating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sulfur cured rubber composition particularly suited for use in tire treads and carcass ply compounds. The sulfur cured rubber composition is composed of, based on 100 parts by weight of rubber, from about 5 to 95 parts by weight of epoxidized rubber; from about 5 to 85 parts of a silica filler; from about 0.5 to 8.5 parts by weight of a silica coupling agent; and 95 to 5 parts by weight of a rubber selected from the group consisting of medium vinyl polybutadiene, styrene-butadiene rubber, synthetic cis-1,4-polyisoprene, synthetic 3,4-polyisoprene, natural rubber, cis-polybutadiene, styrene-isoprene rubber, styrene-isoprene-butadiene rubber, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An inlaid tile composition and a method for making the composition in which filled colored polymeric chips are uniformly dispersed throughout a filled thermoplastic tile base is disclosed. In an alternative embodiment, colored, coated mineral chips of a mineral such as quartz are uniformly dispersed throughout a filled thermoplastic tile base. The chips are coated by a ceramic technique or with a pigmented polyester or epoxy resin. Alternatively, a mixture of coated mineral chips and partially cross linked resinous chips may be employed. In a further embodiment, additional chips may be spread on the top surface of the formed sheet and pressed in with a roller, prior to the final calendering step. The tile base may contain a lubricant to reduce processing temperatures and shear forces in the intensive mixer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a non-aqueous coating composition and a method for reducing the drying time of a non-aqueous coating composition by incorporating composite polymer particles having a softer, insoluble first stage and a hard second stage without adversely affecting the viscosity and pot life of the liquid coating composition and without degrading the properties of the final dry coating, including color, flexibility, impact resistance, gasoline resistance, salt spray resistance and humidity resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to binder compositions containingA) 10 to 99 parts by weight of a copolymer component containing at least one copolymer prepared from olefinically unsaturated compositions having a weight average molecular weight of 1,500 to 75,000 and having in chemically bound form both(i) 1 to 30% by weight of cyclic carboxylic anhydride groups (calculated as C.sub.4 H.sub.2 O.sub.3) and(ii) 1 to 29% by weight of epoxide groups (calculated as C.sub.2 H.sub.3 O) andB) 1 to 90 parts by weight of a hydroxyl component containing at least one organic polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups per molecule,provided that for every anhydride group of component A) there are 0.1 to 10 hydroxyl groups of component B).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyol, polyurethane resin, rigid polyurethane foam, preparation process thereof and a preparation process of a rigid polyurethane foam composite. The polyol comprises an epoxy resin based polyol, which may be combined with a phenol resin based polyol component and/or an aromatic amine based polyol component. The polyurethane resin, foam and composite using the polyol as a raw material has resistance to dissolution in a hydrochlorofluorocarbon and a hydrofluorocarbon which are foaming agents having very low public environmental hazards and can be used as a thermal insulation material or a thermal insulation structure for refrigerators, freezers, insulation panels, ships and vehicles.

Abstract: Dynamically vulcanized multi-component polymer blends are prepared containing thermoplastic polyolefins, non-vulcanized rubber, and ethylene-vinyl acetate-maleic anhydride terpolymer crosslinked in situ. The dynamically vulcanized blend is prepared from a crosslinkable composition containing thermoplastic polyolefin, rubber, non-crosslinked ethylene-vinyl acetate-maleic anhydride terpolymer, epoxy, and tertiary amine. The crosslinkable composition is crosslinked at an elevated temperature for sufficient time to crosslink the ethylene-vinyl acetate maleic anhydride terpolymer without substantial decomposition forming uniform dispersion of small particles of rubber and ethylene-vinyl acetate-terpolymer in the thermoplastic polyolefin matrix.