Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition comprising a resinous blend of polycarbonate, polyester and an impact modifier and an additive amount of a siloxane compound containing a pendant oxirane group is disclosed. It was surprisingly and unexpectedly discovered that unlike the corresponding compositions which contain no siloxane compound, the inventive composition is capable of being dried at low temperatures prior to molding and still maintain high impact strength.

Abstract: A poly(lactic acid) composition having improved physical properties comprises a homogeneous solid solution of (a) a polymer having a number average molecular weight of 3,000-200,000 and selected from the group consisting of (1) poly(lactic acid), (2) copolymers of lactic acid containing at least 50 mole % lactic acid units, and (3) mixtures thereof; and (b) a plasticizer comprising an epoxidized oil selected from the group consisting of (1) epoxidized soybean oil; and (2) epoxidized linseed oil.

Abstract: An olefin polymer composition is disclosed which contains (by weight):(a) from 0.3 to 3% of a complex of general formula:R.(MeX.sub.3).sub.ywherein R is an amine; Me is bismuth or antimony; X is chlorine or bromine; y is a number from 0.3 to 4.0;(b) from 0.1 to 1% of poly(1,4-diisopropylbenzene);(c) from 0.1 to 0.5% of an organic epoxide; the balance to 100% being an olefin polymer.

Abstract: Use of an inorganic or organic zinc compound and a terminal epoxide compound, optionally with chalk, gives a high level of stabilization of PVC.

Abstract: This invention relates to medical devices formed totally or in part from homopolymers or copolymers comprising recurring carbonate moieties.

Abstract: Water-based contact adhesives comprising:(1) a carboxylated polychloroprene latex which provides elastomeric properties;(2) a carboxylated poly(vinyl acetate-ethylene) aqueous emulsion which provides toughness to the adhesive;(3) a tackifier resin dispersion;(4) an organic or water soluble crosslinking agent for the carboxyl functionality of the polychloroprene and poly(vinyl acetate-ethylene); and(5) optionally an adhesion promoter.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition stabilized against .gamma.-rays and its application for manufacture of medical equipment is disclosed. The composition contains an aromatic polycarbonate and(i) dialkyl and/or dicycloalkyl monosulfides or polysulfides in an amount of 0.001 to 5 weight %, and optionally(ii) aliphatic or cycloaliphatic monoalcohols or polyalcohols or their derivatives in an amount of 0.001 to 2 weight %said percent being relative to 100 weight % of aromatic polycarbonate.

Abstract: Organofunctional silanes, especially epoxy-functional silanes or mixtures of epoxy-functional silanes and alkylsilanes, are used as adhesion promoters for ester-curing resin binders for the foundry industry.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyester composition comprisinga) a polyester having repeat units from terephthalic acid and 1,4-cyclohexane dimethanol, said polyester having an I.V. of 0.5-2.0 g/dL, andb) about 1-10% by weight of the total composition of an ether compound having the formulawherein R and R' having from about 1 to about 30 carbon atoms are univalent hydrocarbon radicals, A and A' having from about 6 to about 18 carbon atoms are aromatic radicals, and --X-- is a chemical bond or divalent coupling radical.

Abstract: A monomer supression additive comprising and ethylenically unsaturated monomer, ceresin wax, a drying oil such as corn oil and an epoxidized drying oil such as epoxidized soybean oil. The additive when added vinyl ester resins or polyester resins improves secondary adhesion.

Abstract: A melt-stable, pigmented thermoplastic molding composition is disclosed. Accordingly, to the composition which contains polycarbonate resin and pigment there is imparted an improved level of melt stability upon the incorporation therewith of an additive amount of a melt stabilizer conforming to ##STR1## where R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and n are defined. In an additional embodiment the invention relates to a color concentrate containing polycarbonate resin, up to 30% of a pigment and an effective amount of said stabilizer.

Abstract: A flame retardant resin composition which includes 100 weight parts of a rubber-reinforced styrene-based resin, 2.about.35 weight parts of an epoxy-oligomer of tetrabromobisphenol-A (A1), 2.about.35 weight parts of bis-(tribromophenoxy)ethane (A2), 1.about.15 weight parts of antimony trioxide (B), and 0.1.about.10 weight parts of chlorinated polyethylene (C), wherein the total of the above (A1), (A2), (B) and (C) are 8.about.50 weight parts and the weight ratio of (A1)/(A2) is 10/90.about.75/25. The composition of the present invention has well-balanced flame retardance and impact resistance.

Abstract: Vinyl ester or polyester resins containing polymerizable, vaporizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomers and an emission suppressing amount of ceresin wax is improved with the addition of a drying oil such as corn oil and an epoxidized drying oil such as epoxidized soybean oil. The improvement is in secondary adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an encapsulated glazing, a priming composition for treating a glazing, and a process for the adhesion of a thermoplastic profile to a glazing. The process consists of treating at least the area of the glazing to be covered with the profile with an organosilane and a composition based on a chlorinated polyolefin, the average molecular weight of which is between 1,000 and 300,000 (as determined by gel permeation chromatography), followed by encapsulating the treated glazing with a thermoplastic material, in order to form the profile. Preferably, the encapsulating step is performed by injecting.

Abstract: Polyketone compositions can be stabilized by the addition of a suitable stabilizing amount of a blend of a hindered phenol compound, such as a thioester-containing hindered phenol and an epoxy compound (such as an epoxy cycloaliphatic carboxylate).

Abstract: A halogen group solvent comprising a mixed solvent consisting essentially of bromochloromethane and/or 1,2-dichloroethylene and a co-solvent, wherein the co-solvent is at least one member selected from the group consisting of carbon dioxide, sulfur hexafluoride, difluorochloromethane, 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, etc., and the content of said co-solvent in the mixed solvent is 3 to 65% by weight; a polyolefin solution using the solvent; and a process for producing a three-dimensional fiber of a polyolefin using the solution.

Abstract: In an active hydrogen-containing B-side composition for reaction with a polyisocyanate-containing A-side composition to make a polyurethane or polyurethaneurea elastomer by reaction injection molding, the improvement which comprises a mold release composition which is the reaction product of triethylenediamine and a C.sub.2 -C.sub.21 epoxide reacted in the presence of a carboxy functional siloxane.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is provided comprising an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene graft copolymer, polycarbonate and an epoxy functional silicone. The compositions exhibit reduced gloss and enhanced low temperature impact strengths and are useful as molding resins.

Abstract: Blends of carbonate and monovinylidene aromatic copolymers containing selected low molecular weight halogenated epoxy compounds, in combination with tetrafluoroethylene polymers, are shown to have surprising combinations of impact and ignition resistance and be very suitable for electroplating applications. In general the selected epoxy compounds can be represented by the following formula: ##STR1## where, preferably, R is hydrogen; X is bromine; i is 2; L is 2,2-isopropyl; n is from 0 to 1. Polymer blends based on from about 65 to about 98 weight percent carbonate polymer, from about 2 to about 25 percent by weight monovinylidene aromatic copolymer, preferably rubber modified, and from 0 to about 10 percent by weight of a rubbery core/shell graft copolymer impact modifier are suitable for preparation of these compositions. It has been found desirable to employ from about 1 to about 20 percent by weight low molecular weight halogenated epoxy compound, and from 0.

Abstract: Vinyl ester or polyester resins containing polymerizable, vaporizable, ethylenically unsaturated monomers and an emission suppressing amount of ceresin wax is improved with the addition of a drying oil such as corn oil and an epoxidized drying oil such as epoxidized soybean oil. The improvement is in secondary adhesion.

Abstract: A flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition is disclosed, comprising (A) a thermoplastic resin and (B-1) a halogenated epoxy resin whose epoxy groups are blocked by a long chain aliphatic carboxylic acid or (B-2) a mixture prepared by melt mixing (b1) a halogenated epoxy resin or (b2) a halogenated epoxy resin whose epoxy groups are blocked with (b3) a long chain aliphatic carboxylic acid. The composition has easy release from mold and satisfactory thermal stability during molding.

Abstract: Resin compositions comprising (A) a polyester, (B) a flame retardant, (C) an antimony compound, and (D) a filler selected from the group comprising magnesium silicate and mixtures of magnesium silicate with calcium metasilicate are disclosed. The disclosed compositions exhibit superior heat resistance, flame retardance, arc resistance and tracking resistance.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure Stabilizer combination for Ca/Zn-stabilized PVC molding materials, containing (a) Ca salts of saturated, straight-chain C.sub.8 -C.sub.34 fatty acids, (b) Zn salts of saturated, straight-chain or branched C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 fatty acids, (c) epoxidized glycerides of unsaturated, straight-chain C.sub.16 -C.sub.22 fatty acids having an oxirane number of 6 to 8 and iodine number less than 5, and (d) ketofatty acid glycerides of general formula R.sup.1 COO--CH.sub.2 -(R.sup.2 COO)CH-CH.sub.2 -OCR.sub.3, in which the groups R.sup.1 COO--, R.sup.2 COO--, and R.sup.3 COO-- stand for residues of ketofatty acids with 16 to 22 carbon atoms and optionally residues of fatty acids with 12 to 22 carbon atoms, and 60 to 100 wt.% of the groups are derived from the ketofatty acids and 40 to 0 wt.

Abstract: Water-based varnish for glass prepared by mixing, just before use, the following basic components:component A: aqueous dispersion of an acrylic polymer containing hydroxy functional groups,component B: trialkoxysilane containing an epoxy functional group,component C: zirconium and ammonium double carbonate containing ZrO.sub.2 (+HfO.sub.2) (19% to 20% by wt.), in the form of an aqueous solution, components B and C in the mixture amounting to 3 and 2 parts by wt., respectively, per 100 parts by wt. of A.

Abstract: An electrical or electronic part having excellent resistance to moist heat, such as a coil bobbin, a condenser case, an IC carrier, a plug, a socket or a fuse case, formed from a polybutylene naphthalenedicarboxylate resin as a raw material; and a flame-retardant resin composition and an electrical part therefrom are also provided. The flame-retardant resin composition exhibits high fluidity and forms little burr, and the electrical part has excellent flame retardancy and well-balanced properties.

Abstract: A flame-retardant thermoplastic resin composition is disclosed, comprising (A) a thermoplastic resin, (B) a halogenated bisphenol type epoxy resin flame-retardant, and (C) an organic phosphite compound. The composition exhibits improved thermal stability to provide molded articles having improved mechanical strength and appearance.

Abstract: Mixtures composed of a mercaptomethylphenol of the formula ##STR1## in which n and R.sub.1 to R.sub.4 are as defined in claim 1, and epoxidised fatty acids or fatty acid esters are suitable, in particular, for stabilisation of compositions which contain elastomers or tackifying resins or elastomers and tackifying resins.

Abstract: This invention relates to medical devices formed totally or in part from homopolymers or copolymers comprising recurring carbonate moieties.

Abstract: Flameproofed thermoplastic molding materials comprisesA) from 5 to 93.5% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide,B) from 5 to 85% by weight of a polyphenylene ether, of which up to 40% by weight, based on B), may be replaced by an aromatic vinyl polymer,C) from 0.5 to 20% by weight of red or black phosphorus,D) from 1 to 20% by weight of a block copolymer which has a Shore A hardness>80 and has been formed from a conjugated diene and an aromatic vinyl compound,E) from 0 to 15% by weight of an impact modifying polymer other than D),F) from 0 to 45% by weight of a fibrous or particulate filler or a mixture of a fibrous with a particulate filler,G) from 0 to 20% by weight of customary additives in effective amounts,the percentages A) to G) adding up to 100%.

Abstract: This invention relates to medical devices formed totally or in part from homopolymers or copolymers comprising recurring carbonate moieties.

Abstract: A process for the production of a multi-layer paint coating in which base paints are employed which contain 5 to 20% by weight of crosslinked polymer microparticles, 2 to 15% by weight of a cellulose ester and 5 to 20% by weight of an epoxidized fatty acid ester, the weight percentages relating to the total content of nonvolatile constituents, excluding pigments and inorganic fillers, and the cellulose ester being so selected that a solution of 15 parts by weight of the cellulose ester in 85 parts by weight of a 9:1 mixture of acetone and ethanol at 23.degree. C. has a viscosity of 200 to 600 mPa.s.

Abstract: A composition comprising (A) 97 to 20 parts by weight of a polyarylene sulfide resin and (B) 3 to 80 parts by weight of a polyamide resin with (C) 0.1 to 15 parts by weight of a compound having a carbon-carbon double bond and an epoxy group in its molecule and, if necessary, (D) a radical initiator and/or (E) a filler.

Abstract: A flame retardant resin composition comprising (A) 70 to 10% by weight of a rubber-reinforced styrene base resin, (B) 20 to 85% by weight of a polycarbonate resin, (C) 5 to 35% by weight of a high molecular weight halogen-containing compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein n is an average polymerization degree and an integer of 4 to 30, R and R' are independently a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, an epoxypropyl group, a phenyl group, a halogenated phenyl group or a group of the formula: wherein m is an integer of 0 to 3, which compound has a bromine content of at least 45% by weight and an epoxy equivalent of at least 10,000 g/mol, and (D) 0 to 10% by weight of an antimony compound, which resin composition is excellent not only in heat stability but also in heat resistance, impact resistance, processability and light resistance.

Abstract: The invention is directed to the preparation of aqueous polymer dispersions with polymer particles having polyol groups. The interfacial hydrophilia can be set in a desired manner. The dispersions contain substantially no dissolved macromolecular substances in the aqueous phase and are very stable. The dispersions are obtained through emulsion polymerization and subsequent modification.

Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition includes a thermoplastic polyester, a flame retardant containing an organic halide compound in an amount required for providing flame-retardancy, an antimony compound, and an alkoxidesilane compound in an amount required for providing thermostability. The flame-retardant resin composition has a high strength and excellent thermal stability.

Abstract: A quick drying liquid electrical tape formulation having good shelf life. The formulation forms a durable vinyl coating or film on wires, junctions and objects. The formulation is comprised of at least about 10% of a vinyl material effective to achieve the durable vinyl coating. The formulation further includes a thixotropic agent to add body, and a plasticizer to impart flexibility to the vinyl coating. The vinyl material, thixotropic agent and plasticizer are admixed with solvents comprising at least one drying agent. The formulation further including a stabilizing agent and at least one solvent, such that the thixotropic agent and plasticizer enable the application of a satisfactory coating using the formulation.

Abstract: There is disclosed thermoplastic polymeric compositions of polycarbonates, polyamides, polyacetals, and poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxides) and which contain in a minor amount sufficient to make the thermoplastic polymeric material easily releasable from a processing mold of fatty acid ester.

Abstract: An aqueous synthetic resin dispersion consisting of (A) from 35 to 60% by weight of a synthetic resin prepared by free radical solution polymerization of a monomer mixture A1 and monomer mixture A2, wherein mixture A1 is (a) from 1.5 to 15% by weight of at least one C.sub.3-5 unsaturated monocarboxylic acid, maleic or itaconic acid or anhydride and half-esters of maleic acid or itaconic acid with a C.sub.1-8 ankanol or with glycol monoethers, (b) from 65 to 98.5% by weight of at least one C.sub.1-10 alkyl (meth)acrylate, and optionally at least one C.sub.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide resin composition having improved adhesion comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyarylene sulfide resin, (B) 0.1 to 15 parts by weight of a compound having a carbon-carbon double bond and an epoxy group in its molecule and, if necessary, (C) a radical initiator and (D) a filler.

Abstract: A polymer composition stabilised against degradation during melt processing which comprises (a) major amount of a linear alternating copolymer of carbon monoxide, ethylene, and a C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 normal olefin (b) a minor effective amount of a first stabiliser comprising an aluminium trialkoxide, an aluminium phenoxide or an aluminium containing hydrolysis product of such compounds and (c) a minor effective amount of a second stabiliser comprising an organic epoxy containing compound. The aluminium trialkoxide is suitably aluminium isopropoxide and the organic epoxy containing compound is, for example, epoxidised soybean oil.

Abstract: A composition containing as an epoxide heat stabilizer at least one glycidyl methacrylate copolymer whose epoxy value is at least 0.4. These effective heat stabilizers do not appreciably affect the transparency and the imperviousness of vinylidene chloride copolymers. The composition in question is particularly suited for the extrusion of sheets and films intended for packaging.

Abstract: An improved flame-retardant composition comprises an aromatic carbonate polymer in admixture with a flame retardant amount of a compound containing aromatically bound bromine, which composition includes an epoxidized cycloaliphatic compound to retard dripping of flaming resin when articles molded from the composition are directly exposed to an open flame, especially after exposure to a humid atmosphere.

Abstract: A composition for a polyvinyl chloride based plenum cable jacketing material comprising: polyvinyl chloride resin, a phosphate ester based plasticizer, a brominated aromatic ester plasticizer, epoxidized soybean oil, alumina trihydrate, ammonium octamolybdate; zinc molybdate, a lead based stabilizer, and stearic acid and paraffin lubricants that are efficacious in polyvinyl chloride.

Abstract: A coating composition which cures at ambient temperatures and contains a binder and a solvent for the binder, wherein the binder contains about:A. an acrylic polymer A having pending from the polymer backbone aminoester groups, hydroxy aminoester groups or hydroxyamine groups,B. an acrylic crosslinking polymer B of polymerized monomers of at least 3% by weight of a glycidyl constituent of glycidyl methacrylate or acrylate, and the remainder of the monomers are alkyl methacrylate an acrylate each having 1-12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group;C. a polyester or polyesterurethane polymer C having at least 2 pendant groups of the formula ##STR1## the composition is useful as an exterior finish for automobiles and trucks and for repairing finishes of automobiles and trucks.

Abstract: A flame-retardant resin composition comprising (A) polybutylene terephthalate, a copolymer comprising at least 60.0% by weight of butylene terephthalate units and/or a thermoplastic polyester blend comprising at least 60.0% by weight of polybutylene terephthalate, (B) a brominated epoxy resin type flame retardant and/or a brominated polycarbonate type flame retardant, (C) a flame retardant assistant composed mainly of antimony trioxide and/or antimony pentoxide, (D) a hydrous basic carbonate compound of magnesium and aluminum, and (E) optionally an inorganic filler.This resin composition has an excellent flame retardancy, balanced performances, and an improved molding processability (flowability, molding cycle, mold-staining resistance and the like), and a staining of metals or a formation of decomposition products and volatile substances is controlled when the composition is used for molding electrical parts.

Abstract: Chlorinated polyethylene mastic adhesive compositions, and process for the production of such compositions, formed from chlorinated polyethylene and a compatible plasticizer. These mastic compositions are useful for bonding and sealing together membranes, particularly chlorinated polyethylene membranes, at ambient conditions without application of heat. The ability to form seals of high peel strength in roofing applications without the use of heat is of particular importance. In another embodiment however, cross linking agents can be incorporated within the recipe, and seals of even greater peel strength obtained. Heat is required in the sealing operation in this instance to produce cross linking of the polymer. One thus has the choice of forming adhesives of high peel strength for roofing applications without any necessity of using heat; or, alternatively, to form adhesives of even greater peel strength with the use of heat.

Abstract: Blends of polyphenylene sulfides, polyphenylene ethers and certain polyamides are made more compatible by incorporating in the polymeric blend either citric, malic or agaricic acid or one of their derivatives, trimellitic anhydride acid chloride, oxazolinyl or epoxy-containing ethylenically unsaturated compounds, or oxazolinyl or epoxy-containing polymers.

Abstract: The present invention describes a polymeric support film coated with a primer coating composition and overcoated with a silicone release coating, thereby forming a silicone release film. Silicone release films are well known and serve as temporary supports for an adhesive or tacky surface such as for labels, pressure sensitive tape, etc. The primer coating composition, before dilution with water, comprises from about 25 to 75% by weight of a glycidoxy silane and from about 75 to 25% by weight of a copolyester. The copolyester comprises from about 40 to 98 mol percent isophthalic acid; from about 0 to about 50 mol percent of at least one aliphatic dicarboxylic acid; from about 2 to about 20 mol percent of at least one sulfonate group attached to a dicarboxylic nucleus; and about 100 mol percent of glycol having from about 2 to 11 carbon atoms. Typical glycidoxy silanes that can be employed in the primer coating composition include glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane.

Abstract: A method of imparting hydrophobic or abhesive properties to a substrate. A composition including a compound selected from the group consisting of(a) a compound of the formulaR.sub.1 R.sub.2 C.dbd.CR.sub.3 R.sub.4and an oligomer of polymer thereof;(b) a compound of the formula--(CR.sub.1 R.sub.2 --CR.sub.3 R.sub.4).sub.n --(c) a compound of the formula ##STR1## and an oligomer or polymer thereof wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are independently CH.sub.3 or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; R.sub.4 is H, CH.sub.3 or C.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; A and B are independently H, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5 or --(CR.sub.1 R.sub.2 --CR.sub.3 R.sub.4).sub.n --; and n is an integer between 1 and 20,000,000 is applied to the surface of the substrate. When the composition cures, the substrate possesses superior water-proof and release properties.

Abstract: An expandable, powder coating composition is disclosed which includes (a) a thermoplastic resin containing a hydroxyl group-containing polymer, (b) a cross-linking agent containing a polyisocyanate compound which is capable crosslinking the thermoplastic resin, (c) a blowing agent, and (d) a mixture of a solid plasticizer such as triphenyl phosphate and a liquid plasticizer such as dioctyl phthalate.