Abstract: The disclosure relates to a heat curable powder coating composition suitable for being cured at a temperature from 60 to 130° C. containing: a thermal initiation system and a resin system, wherein the reactivity of the thermal initiation system is such that the thermal initiation system provides a geltime between 2.5 and 1000 minutes at 60° C. in butane diol-dimethacrylate as measured according to DIN 16945 using 1 wt % of the thermal initiation system in 99 wt % of butane dioldimethacrylate, wherein the amount of thermal initiation system is chosen such that when the powder coating composition is applied to a substrate and cured at a temperature of 130° C. for 20 minutes.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of rubber composition for tire tread or the other, which is comprised of adding 30-110 mass parts of silica powders to 100 mass parts of diene rubber component and adding silane coupling agent by 3-15 mass % of the silica powders, comprising: preparing hetero-modified SBR having hetero atom functional group; a first kneader-mixing step, in which 60-85 mass parts of the diene rubber component including no less than 20 mass % of the hetero-modified SBR is mixed in a kneader device with substantially all of the reinforcing fillers; taking out of obtained mixture to give a master batch; and second kneader-mixing step, in which the master batch is mixed substantially solely with remaining mass parts of the diene component.

Abstract: A polymer composite and its method of manufacture using a recycled multilayer material. An example of the recycled multilayer material is comprised of a polyethylene/polyethylene terephthalate/aluminum film that may be extruded with organic filler to obtain desirable performance in wood-substitute products such as deck boards, railing, fencing, pergolas, residential cladding/siding, sheet products, and other applications.

Abstract: A tyre, the tread of which comprises a rubber composition comprising at least: a diene elastomer; from 100 to 150 phr of a reinforcing inorganic filler; a poly(alkylene ester) thermoplastic resin; a plasticizing system comprising: according to a content A of between 5 and 60 phr, a hydrocarbon resin exhibiting a Tg of greater than 20° C.; according to a content B of between 5 and 60 phr, a plasticizer which is liquid at 20° C., the Tg of which is less than ?20° C.; and it being understood that A+B is greater than 40 phr. The use of a poly(alkylene ester) resin, combined in particular with high contents of filler and plasticizers, makes it possible to improve the stiffness of the tread and thus the road behaviour of the tyre, without affecting the hysteresis and thus the rolling resistance.

Abstract: A method includes: (a) mixing in a first step a first polymer and a filler, (b) mixing in a second step a second polymer and a polyhydroxy compound, and (c) mixing in a third mixing step the mixtures resulting from steps (a) and (b) and optionally additional filler, wherein said first polymer and second polymer may be the same polymer or different polymers, and wherein steps (a) and (b) can occur simultaneously or consecutively.

Abstract: Corundum coated with a silicone compound containing a silicone resin, a resin composition containing the corundum, and an electronic device using an electronic part or semiconductor element, which transmits heat through the resin composition, by which a good affinity between a resin and corundum is obtained and a kneaded product assured of a low viscosity, a uniform dispersibility and when a curable resin is used as the matrix resin, a high curing rate, is yielded so that the handling and moldability of the resin composition can be enhanced.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a sealer/primer that is generally cured at low bake temperatures. The composition utilizes a resin system to provide both conductivity and adhesion of the coating onto plastic substrates. The present invention uses a polyester, such as one that includes unsaturated polyester, in combination with other resins, including an acrylic, crosslinking agent and conductive pigment to create a conductive primer that can be cured at low temperatures. The composition can be applied through traditional application equipment, seals the surface of the substrate to which it is applied, and cures to an acceptable surface for further processing, such as painting.

Abstract: Photocurable luminescent polymers are prepared from thermosetting unsaturated polyesters, suspending fillers, phosphorescent pigments and photocatalysts and utilized to make gel coated articles and molded, cast and fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) articles. The luminescent polymers show bright and long-lasting photoluminescent afterglow, strong thermostimulation of afterglow by heat and electroluminescent properties.

Abstract: An organoclay composition for gelling unsaturated polyester resin/monomer systems comprising a mineral clay mixture which has been treated with an alkyl quaternary ammonium compound. The mineral clay mixture comprises two components: mineral clay (a) comprising greater than 50 wt. %, based on the weight of the mineral clay mixture, of a mineral clay selected from the group consisting of sepiolite, palygorskite and mixtures of sepiolite and palygorskite; and mineral clay (b) comprising less than 50 wt. %, based on the weight of the mineral clay mixture, of a smectite.

Abstract: Motor vehicle tire (100) which has reduced rolling resistance (FIG. 1), the said tire comprising at least one carcass ply (101) whose opposite lateral edges are folded externally to form carcass folds (101a) around respective right and left bead wires (102), each bead wire being encased in a respective bead (103), each bead also comprising a respective bead filling (104) and antiabrasive band (105), in which the said antiabrasive band (105) consists of a vulcanized elastomeric compound comprising at least one natural or synthetic rubber and has a loss factor (tan &dgr;=E″/E′) at 70° C.≦0.130 and a storage modulus E′ at 70° C.≧6 MPa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a binder composition including a polymer formed from at least one vinyl type monomer and at least one water dispersible polyester-ionomer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a radiation curable binder composition for powder paint formulations. The binder composition comprises: a) a solid polymer with an amount of unsaturation of between 300 and 1800 g per mole of unsaturated group (WPU) and with a molecular weight (Mn) of between 800 and 5000 g per mole and b) a crosslinker comprising units of a prepolymer having a molecular weight (Mn) higher than 400 and units of a vinyl ether or an unsaturated alcohol, the number of polymerizable unsaturations of the crosslinker being higher than or equal to 2.

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: A resin concrete composition and its molded article are provided, the resin concrete, even with a reduced resin content, having an excellent flowability, which is an important property in a molding operation, and necessitating no shrinkage reduction agent, and the molded article having no cracks and being highly strong. The resin concrete composition comprises (A) a resin composition containing (a) an unsaturated polyester of an unsaturated acid, a di- and/or trialkylene glycol, and dicyclopentadiene and (b) a polymerizable unsaturated monomer, (B) an aggregate, and (C) a filler.

Abstract: Luminescent polymers are prepared from thermosetting unsaturated polyesters, suspending fillers and phosphorescent pigments and utilized to make gel coated articles and molded, cast and fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) articles. The luminescent polymers show bright and long-lasting photoluminescent afterglow, strong thermostimulation of afterglow by heat and electroluminescent properties. The preferred thermosetting unsaturated polyester resins are prepared by condensing mixtures of ethylenically unsaturated and aromatic dicarboxylic acids and anhydrides with dihydric alcohols and a polymerizable vinylidene monomer. Phthalic (orthophthalic) and isophthalic aromatic modified polyesters and their substituted derivatives are preferred, particularly those formed from maleate or fumarate unsaturated dicarboxylic acids and anhydrides and a glycol or mixtures of glycols. The preferred monomer is styrene.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a conductive curable moulding compound with reduced electrical surface resistance, comprising mixing together an unsaturated polyester resin, a thermoplastic polymer, a conductive paste and optionally a filler, and is characterized in that the conductive paste is obtained by dispersing conductive pigment particles in a solution of a thermoplastic polymer in a suitable solvent. The invention further relates to the conductive paste itself and to mouldings having reduced surface resistance, obtained therefrom.

Abstract: An unsaturated polyester resin composition for molding comprising (A) an unsaturated polyester resin, (B) a thickening agent containing powder of a thermoplastic resin as the effective component thereof in an amount of 20 to 120 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the unsaturated polyester resin, (C) a liquid polymerizable monomer in an amount of 30 to 120 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the unsaturated polyester resin, and (D) a curing agent; SMC and BMC prepared by adding (E) a reinforcing material to the composition; and a process for molding the SMC and the BMC at a low temperature under a low pressure. The unsaturated polyester resin composition of the present invention can be converted into SMC in a short time. The obtained SMC has an excellent storage stability, can be molded at a low temperature under a low pressure, and provides a molded product exhibiting low shrinkage, excellent surface smoothness, a large strength, and a large modulus.

Abstract: Disclosed is a molding material which can be easily decomposed by using an alkaline solution. This molding material comprises, as a binder, a thermosetting composition of an unsaturated polyester, an addition-polymerizable monomer and a low shrink agent, the addition-polymerizable monomer containing a monomer having an affinity for alkaline solution. As the addition-polymerizable monomer, there can be used a compound having an ethylene bond and a carbonyl or sulfonyl group, e.g. carboxylic and sulfonic acids, and metal salts, esters and acid anhydrides of these acids. There is also disclosed a molded motor comprising a molded part of an iron core, a winding and the above molding material, the molded part being integrally molded so as to coat at least one part of the iron core and winding with the molding material.

Abstract: The invention concerns paint compositions for providing road markings, in particular on wet roadways. The paint compositions essentially comprise: at least one unsaturated polyester; at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer; at least one polymerization accelerator selected from toluidine derivatives; at least one colored pigment; at least one compound which can exude at the surface of the paint and prevent oxygen in the air from inhibiting polymerization; glass beads and dibenzoyl peroxide.

Abstract: A process for producing a flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition which has an excellent flame retardancy while maintaining sufficiently high levels of mechanical properties including tensile property, flexural property and impact resistance which process comprises the following first step and second step:the first step: the step of melt-kneading the following components (A) and (B) to obtain a melt-kneaded composition (AB),the second step: the step of melt-kneading the melt-kneaded composition (AB) and the following component (C) to obtain the flame retardant thermoplastic polyester resin composition:component (A): an impact resistance improver,component (B): a flame retarder,component (C): a thermoplastic polyester resin.

Abstract: A shrink resistant resin composition which is curable at room temperature. The composition is (a) a curable unsaturated polyester resin, (b) an accelerator, (c) a low temperature free radical peroxide initiator, and (d) a low profile additive comprising polyolefin powder. The resin composition may be cured at room temperature to provide a molded article which exhibits improved shrink-resistance.

Abstract: A peroxide-generating composition for use in curing an unsaturated polyester resin and to the cured unsaturated polyester resin composition so prepared, particularly unsaturated polyester resin compositions containing inert filler materials used prepare a cast or molded product. The peroxide-generating composition comprises an allyl alcohol alkanoate, such as allyl alcohol propoxylate, which in the presence of a metal salt promoter, such as cobalt carboxylate, either with the allyl alcohol alkanoate or separately as a prepromoter in the unsaturated polyester resin composition provides for the generation from the allyl alcohol alkanoate of a peroxide to effect the in situ cure of the unsaturated polyester resin composition.

Abstract: A process for producing a powdered carboxyl-containing polymer comprising mixing a solution of a water-insoluble polymer containing a carboxyl group per molecule in a hydrophilic organic solvent (e.g., ethanol) and an aqueous solution of a dispersant comprising a neutralized copolymer of a carboxyl-containing unsaturated monomer and a (meth)acrylic ester to precipitate the water-insoluble polymer. Fine polymer particles free from adhesion or agglomeration are obtained efficiently. Since any residual unreacted carboxyl-containing monomers are dissolved out in water as a precipitating solvent, the resulting powdered polymer has a reduced residual content of the unreacted monomers which may be poisonous and is therefore useful as a base resin of cosmetics or a coating resin for applications involving contact with the skin.

Abstract: Novel, non-aqueous dispersions and coatings made therefrom particularly suited for use as automotive primers, sealers, topcoats and as industrial coatings.

Abstract: Binder premix or primer compositions comprise (a) vinyl esters and/or unsaturated polyesters containing characteristic linkages, --COO--CH.sub.2 --CHOH--CH.sub.2 O--, (b) monofunctional and/or polyfunctional vinyl monomers and/or monofunctional and/or polyfunctional resins, and (c) monofunctional and polyfunctional vinyl monomers and/or monofunctional and/or polyfunctional resins which have very high group molar attraction constants. The primer or binder premix is utilized in the repair of a bridge, highway, roadway, airport runway, parking structure, or patio and similar type structures.

Abstract: A composition of matter especially for the formation and development of wear surfaces of decorative or aesthetic character is provided which comprehends a matrix and discrete reforcing elements embedded in the matrix. The matrix is resin-based with the resin being hydrogenated bis-phenol A which is mixed with a suitable low profile additive, a catalystic agent, a flame retardant, an extender, and a inhibitor while the reinforcer is constituted of glass fiber particles.

Abstract: Radiation and peroxide-curable oligomeric emulsions are prepared by mixing water, an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated oligomer (e.g. an unsaturated polyester), a reactive, nonionic surfactant containing allyl unsaturation, and a metallic salt drier under high shear agitation until a stable emulsion is formed. Coatings prepared from these emulsions are tack and mar free and demonstrate good resistance to organic solvents and water.

Abstract: This Invention relates to aerosol paint and coating compositions comprising non-aqueous dispersions.

Abstract: A curable thickened polyester resin molding compound contains from 0.1 to 20 parts by weight of a thermoplastic vinyl polymer which is compatible with the resin and contains acid groups.

Abstract: A method is provided for the preparation of homogeneous copolymers having a redetermined equilibrium water content (EWC) value formed by the addition polymerization of a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated monomer A and ethylenically unsaturated monomer B, for example, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and hydroxypropyl methacrylate. The method requires determining the EWC values of the hydrogel homopolymer of hydrophilic monomer A (homopolymer A) and the hydrogel homopolymer of hydrophilic monomer B (homopolymer B); determining the relationship of the EWC values of the homogeneous copolymers AB versus the chemical composition of said copolymers AB; selecting the targeted EWC value and determining the chemical composition of copolymer AB having the targeted EWC value; forming a polymerizable mixture of monomer A and monomer B in amounts sufficient to yield copolymer AB having the targeted EWC value; and effect the polymerization reaction to yield copolymer AB characterized by the targeted EWC value.

Abstract: An electrical insulator including a thermosetting matrix and a filler composed primarily of powdered material embedded in the thermosetting matrix. The insulator has a high service life in spite of severe mechanical stressing at temperatures of up to 105.degree. C. This is achieved as a result of the thermosetting matrix having a glass transition temperature exceeding 140.degree. C. and the inclusion of a powdered filler, which has a reduced rigidity compared with the thermosetting matrix, embedded in the thermosetting matrix.

Abstract: A composition comprising a blend of (a) at least one polymer of branched higher alpha-olefin; (b) at least one polyester; and (c) glass fiber is provided. The composition may optionally additionally contain at least one carboxylated polyolefin. A method for making that composition is also provided.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a low shrink BMC molding compound that is uniformly dyeable in virtually any color which includes a contraction-compensating additive, such as polystyrene or polyethlene, about 0.3 to 5 parts by weight of a surface active agent of the formula:R--(--X--).sub.n --OPO.sub.3 H.sub.2 ;wherein X=ethylene oxide or propylene oxide; n=0, 1, 2, 3, . . . , 40; R=aromatic or aliphatic residue with a carbon number of 5 to 40; and about 250 to 300 parts by weight of mineral filler.

Abstract: An air-drying paint composition comprising (a) internally cross-linked polymer microparticles produced by emulsion polymerizing ethylenically unsaturated monomers including at least one cross-linking monomer, (b) a film-forming resin selected from the group consisting of an air-drying alkyd resin, an acrylic polymer and an acrylic-modified alkyd resin, and (c) a volatile organic solvent. The paint may be formulated in high solids content while retaining low viscosity.

Abstract: A quickly curable unsaturated polyester composition with high surface quality contains an unsaturated polyester, a vinyl monomer, either an alkane polyol polyacrylate or an alkane polyol polymethylacrylate, a thermoplastic resin, and one or more curing catalysts selected from t-butylperoxy benzoate, t-butylperoxy octoate and 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-di(benzoilperoxy) hexane. Molding compounds are obtained by impregnating glass fibers with such composition and molded products obtained by curing such molding material have improved surface smoothness.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide resin composition comprising a composition obtainable by a reaction of a polymer composition comprising(A) 100 parts by weight of a polyarylene sulfide resin,(B) 0.1 to 40 parts by weight of a monomer having one or more ethylenic unsaturated bonds and(C) 0 to 40 parts by weight of an unsaturated polyester. In the polyarylene sulfide resin composition of the present invention, a polymer produced by polymerization of the monomer or the monomer and unsaturated polyester, as compared with a resin composition wherein said polymer is simply blended, is in a state wherein it is uniformly mixed with the polyarylene sulfide resin and if necessary a filler. In other words, said polymer is uniformly dispersed in and mixed with the polyarylene sulfide resin to such a degree that the composition shows no phase separation even if it is passed through molding processes such as extrusion molding, injection molding, etc. carried out under normal conditions.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide resin composition comprising a resin composition obtainable by polymerizing 40 to 0.1 part by weight of an unsaturated polyester and 0.01 to 30 parts by weight of a monomer having one or more ethylenic unsaturated bonds in the presence of 100 parts by weight of a composition comprising 1 to 99 wt. % of a polyarylene sulfide resin and 99 to 1 wt. % of a thermoplastic polyester. Since the polyarylene sulfide resin composition of the present invention is in a state wherein the polyarylene sulfide resin and thermoplastic polyester are uniformly mixed, the constituent components are uniformly dispersed and mixed to such a degree that the composition shows no phase separation even if it is passed through molding processes such as extrusion molding, injection molding, etc. carried out under normal conditions.

Abstract: A coating composition is described that is comprised of (1) polyacrylate fibers, (2) at least one monomer which forms an acrylic polymer, (3) styrene monomer, (4) unsaturated polyester resin, (5) a polymerization inhibitor (to prevent premature polymerization prior to application), and (6) an inert carrier in which each acrylic polymer-forming monomer and the styrene monomer are soluble. The inert carrier described and the miscible/soluble components form a medium wherein polyacrylate fiber suspension is easily achieved and maintained. The coating composition can be used as a base coat or primer without need for finishing prior to application of an overcoat of paint.

Abstract: A peroxide curing agent composition containing 20-90% of an unsaturated alkyd diluent which is fluid at room temperature, is disclosed. The curing agent is useful for the curing of unsaturated polyesters and eliminates the problem of the bleeding of harmful phthalate diluents from such cured polyesters, while providing excellent stability of the diluted peroxide.

Abstract: Moldable blends of rubber modified styrene/maleic anhydride copolymer, core-shell graft copolymer modified polybutylene terephthalate ester, and styrene-methylmethacrylate copolymer having pendant carboxy ester groups are provided. The compositions of this invention exhibit co-continuous resin phases and facilitate the production of blow molded articles which exhibit ductility.

Abstract: A thickened moulding composition comprises fibrous reinforcement, an ethylenically unsaturated polymer, a monomer copolymerizable therewith and a crystalline unsaturated polyester having a glycol component derived from at least two symmetrical glycols.Preferably, the crysatlline polyester has a molecular weight per double bond of no more than about 210 and a melting point of from 50.degree.-115.degree. C.

Abstract: Polymer concretes having a high bond strength and/or long working times are made from a curable composition of norbornyl modified unsaturated polyester or polyesteramide resins blended with a polymerizable monomer such as styrene, an aggregate mixture such as sand and gravel and an effective amount of styrene acrylonitrile copolymers, styrene alphamethylstyrene copolymers, or a styrene acrylonitrile copolymer mixture with no more than 25% by weight polystyrene.

Abstract: Polyester-based mouldings which have been hardened with little shrinkage, do not stick in the mould and therefore can be released from the mould without damage are accessible via moulding compositions containing an unsaturated polyester of defined acid number and certain end groups.

Abstract: Into a material based on a caoutchouc-type or caoutchouc-containing mixture for producing hard rubber, there is incorporated a pre-mix containing high-strength organic fibers and a liquid hardenable plastic material. The high-strength and temperature resistant material thus obtained is particularly suitable for the attenuation of noise in combustion engines when heavy-weight fillers are also added to such material. Engine components like, for example, valve covers, timing gear covers and oil pans can be manufactured from this material.

Abstract: Polymer modified unsaturated polyester(amides) are prepared by reacting ethylenically unsaturated polycarboxylic acids or anhydrides with water, polyol or mixtures of polyols and polyamines, and a hydrocarbon mixture comprising esterifiable hydrocarbons such as dicyclopentadiene, ethylenically unsaturated aromatic hydrocarbons such as styrene or polymerized derivatives thereof, and non-reactive hydrocarbons. The polyester(amides) have improved properties such as reduced shrinkage upon curing.

Abstract: Polymer modified unsaturated polyester or polyesteramide resin polymer concrete is prepared by mixing an aggregate mixture such as gravel, sand, and silica flour with an unsaturated polyester or polyesteramide resin that is modified with hydrocarbon polymers produced by the in situ polymerization of olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbon mixtures.

Abstract: A bone replacement and repair material prepared from a biocompatible polyester resin, a liquid linking agent capable of cross-linking the resin and a filler is moldable and formable and cures in vivo. The resulting cured putty also degrades in vivo to provide interstices in the polyester matrix for new tissue growth. The polyester resin can also be used as an implantable matrix containing a pharmaceutical agent therein for sustained release of said pharmaceutical from said matrix in a physiological environment.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition, especially for use as an orthopedic splinting or casting material comprises a crosslinked polymeric component and a filler. The crosslinked polymeric component comprises a polycaprolactone, such as poly(epsilon)caprolactone, and a thermoplastic rubber in a ratio of from about 4:1 to about 1.5:1 by weight. Styrene-butadiene-styrene and styrene-isoprene-styrene triblock copolymers are particularly suitable thermoplastic rubbers.Crosslinking may be carried out using an organic peroxide such as benzoyl peroxide. The filler is preferably a mixture of talc and silica.

Abstract: Polymer concrete compositions comprising an unsaturated thermosettable resin(s) and/or ethylenically unsaturated monomer(s), an aggregate component and a water absorbent polymer are cured to provide polymer concrete with enhanced adhesion to substrates, especially wet concrete. A primer or coating composition for concrete comprising a water absorbent polymer and an unsaturated thermosettable composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a novel acrylic two-part adhesive suitable for structural uses composed of a liquid I comprising an acrylic monomer and an organic peroxide and a liquid II comprising an acrylic monomer and a curing accelerator. At least one of the liquid I and II further contains a diene-elastomer, and the liquid I or both the liquids further contain an ion-containing unsaturated polyester. The unsaturated polyester is further characterized in that it has one or more polymerizable or copolymerizable double bonds and its remaining carboxylic group is neutralized with a metal compound, ammonia or an amine.