Abstract: The compositions are anhydride-hardened epoxy resins which are filled with calcium-magnesium or calcium carbonate particles having a coating of a multibasic organic or inorganic acid bonded to the surfaces of the particles. Castings or moldings made therefrom, particularly electrical parts for SF.sub.6 technology, exhibit improved mechanical properties such as bending strength and impact strength.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filled, resin composition and a method for the manufacture therefor. The composition is a matrix of an epoxy resin, a carbonate-containing filler, particularly calcium-magnesium carbonate or calcium carbonate, an anhydride hardener and an adhesive at 0.1 to 3.0 percent by weight, relative to the weight of the filler. The adhesive is a multibasic organic acid, an organic hydroxy acid such as malic acid or an amino acid. In the process, the adhesive can first be added to the hardener or to the filler containing resin before hardener is added.

Abstract: A heat resistant thermoplastic resin composition improved in working fluidity while keeping the characteristics of aromatic polyether resins such as heat resistance and solvent cracking resistance. This composition comprises 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polyether resin or a mixed resin of an aromatic polyether resin and a styrene resin and 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a polyhydric alcohol fatty acid ester having at least one --OH group. This ester preferably has a molecular weight of at least 200.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved partially oriented polyester yarn finish which consists essentially of from about 50 to about 90 weight percent of one or more high molecular weight ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymers having an ethylene oxide content such that the ethylene oxide in the copolymer constitutes less than about 25 weight percent of the finish; from about 10 to about 35 weight percent of one or more alkyl chain based lubricants, a major amount of which has a smoke point within the range of from about 155.degree. C. to about 200.degree. C.; and an emulsifying amount of base neutralized fatty acid such as potassium oleate.

Abstract: Improved heat-resistant composition producing injection molded workpieces which are opaque and crystalline in thin, thick and large/flat parts comprise a combination consisting predominantly of poly(ethylene terephthalate) with a lesser proportion of poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate), such combination being reinforced with filamentous glass and, optionally, but preferably, containing an internal nucleating amount of sodium stearate.

Abstract: Cellulosic products are sized with treatment compositions prepared from (a) fluoroaliphatic radical-containing carboxylic acid or a salt or hydrolyzable precursor thereof, (b) water-soluble epoxidic cationic resin made by reacting epihalohydrin with ammonia or aminopolymer, and (c) an optional hydrophobic hydrocarbon sizing agent.

Abstract: The invention herein disclosed provides a method for preparing improved fluoroelastomer film compositions including the steps of dissolving a fluoroelastomer gum selected from the group consisting of copolymers of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene, and terpolymers of vinylidene fluoride, hexafluoropropylene and tetrafluoroethylene in a solvent, adding an amine-derived curative to the gum solution and curing the fluoroelastomer gum with the curative in the absence of metallic oxides. A method is also provided for adhering fluoroelastomer film compositions, devoid of metallic oxides, to substrates which includes the steps of dissolving the fluoroelastomer gum in a solvent, adding an amine-derived curative to the gum solution, coating the substrate with the fluoroelastomer gum-curative solution and evaporating the solvent leaving a film firmly adhered to the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an epichlorohydrin elastomer composition having an improved ageing resistance.This composition comprises 100 parts by weight of epichlorohydrin homopolymer or copolymer, 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of a plasticizer such as stearic acid, 1 to 150 parts by weight of a reinforcing filler constituted by a slightly agglomerated, medium structure carbon black having an average particle size of 200 to 280 microns and 0.5 to 7.5 parts by weight of a first acid acceptor constituted e.g. by zinc or calcium stearate, 0.5 to 7.5 parts by weight of a second acid acceptor constituted e.g. by lead oxide Pb.sub.3 O.sub.4, 0.5 to 5.5 parts by weight of at least one protection agent constituted by an organic compound with conjugated aromatic cycles containing amine or phenol functions and/or by an alkyl or aryl dithiocarbamate metal salt and 0.5 to 5.5 parts by weight of a vulcanizing agent preferably constituted by hexamethylene diamine carbamate.

Abstract: A process for producing a colloidal solution of a curable resin which comprises:blending (a) 5 to 90% by weight of a polyfunctional maleimide component and (b) 95 to 10% by weight of at least one thermosetting resin,heating them to form a composition, andblending the resulting composition with at least one low boiling point solvent having a boiling point of more than room temperature and less than 150.degree. C., in which the thermosetting resin is rich soluble, but the maleimide component is poor soluble, thereby forming a colloidal solution of a curable resin is disclosed. The colloidal solution is used as a coating, as an impregnating agent for a coil, or for preparing prepreg.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing polyester fibers with good adhesion to rubber is disclosed, characterized in that, in the process of spinning polyester fiber, a spinning oil containing an epoxy compound, an ethylene urea compound, and an ethylene urea compound polymerization catalyst is added, and it is then heat treated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a curable resin composition comprising (a) at least one maleimide compound selected from the group consisting of N-(alkenylphenyl)maleimide derivatives, and dimers and polymers thereof and (b) one or more kinds of epoxy resins, each having at least one epoxy group in the unit molecule thereof. The resin composition may contain, besides the above two components, an amino compound as a further component (c). The resin composition may comprise a prepolymer of any two components among the three components (a), (b) and (c) and the remaining component. The resin compositions are useful as molding materials, for the fabrication of laminates, and as varnishes, including insulation varnishes and impregnating varnishes.

Abstract: An improved process for curing a polyepoxide composition with a polycarboxylic acid or polycarboxylic acid anhydride is described wherein the addition of a diphenyliodonium salt accelerator provides for shortened curing reaction times at lower reaction temperatures or at room temperatures if the composition is exposed to a source of ultraviolet radiation.

Abstract: Flame retardants having good stability at the processing temperatures of high melting polymers are described. The flame retardants are halogen-containing bis-imides, for example, those of the formula ##STR1## R being defined in the specification.

Abstract: A two component epoxy resin and curing means therefor in mastic compositions, shelf stable, in close side by side relationship, sharing the same environment, capable of ambient temperature curing, to a solid state when mixed in the correct proportions, such stability provided by low vapor pressure active ingredients, and the absence of reactive vapors in the curing means.

Abstract: Powder primer compositions of the kind consisting essentially of a blend of an epoxy functional film-forming resin with a curing agent, exhibit improved corrosion resistance under powder topcoating compositions when zinc oxide and a dicarboxylic acid are added.

Abstract: A composition and a method to crystallize the composition. The composition comprises a linear saturated polyester, preferably poly(ethylene terephthalate) and from 0.05 percent to 0.6 percent of sodium nitrite. The composition can contain a plasticizer, impact modifier and a filler.

Abstract: A method for stabilization of polymers susceptible to an oxidative destruction which comprises intermixing a polymer with formate of a multi-valent metal in an amount ranging from 0.1 to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the polymer. The resulting mixture is subjected to a heat treatment at the temperature of decomposition of the selected formiate of variable-valency metal. The method enables the production of polymers and articles therefrom possessing high physico-mechanical properties. The method is versatile and applicable to any type of polymers susceptible to oxidative destruction.

Abstract: A polyester based composition comprising sodium citrate as a nucleating agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising an aqueous dispersion of a finely divided organic substance and a sequestering agent. The sequestering agent is a linear, water-dissipatable polymer having an inherent viscosity of at least about 0.1 and comprising the reaction products of the following components or ester forming or esteramide forming derivatives thereof;(a) at least one dicarboxylic acid;(b) at least one difunctional sulfomonomer containing at least one metal sulfonate group attached to an aromatic nucleus wherein the functional groups are hydroxy, carboxyl or amino; and(c) a glycol or a mixture of a glycol and diamine having two --NRH groups, the glycol containing two --CH.sub.2 --OH groups of which from at least 0.1 mole percent based on the total mole percent of hydroxy or hydroxy and amino equivalents, is a poly(ethylene glycol) having the structural formula:H--(--OCH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --)--.sub.

Abstract: A polyester composition comprising: the sodium salt of a hydrocarbon acid; and the ester of an aliphatic carboxylic acid having at least one carboxyl group and from 2 to 8 carbon atoms; and an alcohol having one hydroxyl group and from 1 to 10 carbon atoms. The sodium salt is preferably sodium stearate and the ester is preferably di(2-ethyl-hexyl)adipate. The composition can be filled and have impact modifiers.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a dispersion of an epoxy resin, a nitrogen resin crosslinker such as a melamine formaldehyde, a particulate fluorocarbon such as PTFE, and citric acid can be applied to substrates such as polysulfones and cured at low temperatures on the order of 107.degree. C. The resulting coating is especially useful as a barrier to seal the surface of the substrate and to improve abrasion resistance.