Abstract: An extrudable vinylidene chloride composition is useful in packaging films where controlled CO.sub.2 and O.sub.2 transmission rates benefit the packaging of products such as gassing cheese. The composition, and film made therefrom, comprises 100 parts by weight of at least one vinylidene chloride copolymer; between 4 and 15 parts by weight of a plasticizer; and between 4 and 15 parts by weight of an acrylate/styrene copolymer; wherein the total amount of plasticizer and acrylate/styrene copolymer comprises at least 9 parts by weight.

Abstract: The present invention provides stable epoxy silane solutions and emulsions and methods for the preparation of stable epoxy-silane solutions and emulsions comprising: (I) a water insoluble or slightly soluble epoxysilane; (II) optionally, an emulsifier; (III) water; (IV) a water dispersible polymer containing a functional group with an active hydrogen; and (V) a catalyst. Also provided are two part systems such that an epoxysilane solution or emulsion comprising components (I)-(III) are combined and the components (IV) and (V) may be added upon use of components (I) to (III). Moreover, additional components, such as pH buffers may be added. Said compositions may be used for, among other things, coatings, adhesives and sealants. The water epoxy functional silane for use herein are of the general structure R.sup.1.sub.a R.sup.2.sub.b Si(OR.sup.3).sub.4-a-b where R.sup.1 is an epoxy substituted alkyl or aralkyl group, where the alkyl may have from four to thirty carbon atoms, R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for the production of light colored polymethylene polyphenyl polyisocyanates. This process comprises adding a compound that contains an epoxide group to the process at any point prior to quench cooling the formed polyisocyanates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rubber compositions containing borate compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of alkoxy radicals having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms; R.sup.3 is selected from the group consisting of alkylene groups having from 1 to 15 carbon atoms and arylene and alkyl substituted arylene groups having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms; X is selected from the group consisting of ##STR2## and Y is selected from the group consisting of S.sub.x and Se.sub.xwhere x is an integer of from 1 to 8.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed that comprises at least one base polymer, at least one resin and optionally one or more additives such as a filler, colorant, among other additives. The disclosed composition can applied by spraying, immersion, brushing, rolling onto the adherent surface; caulking, among other methods of application.

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: A thermoplastic resin composition having improved transparency and containing polycarbonate resin and/or polyester carbonate resin and acrylic resin and/or methacrylic resin comprisesA) (a) polycarbonate resin and/or (b) polyester carbonate resin andB) acrylic resin and/or methacrylic resin, having 0.000005-0.5 parts by weight of C) a basic compound catalyst and/or acidic compound catalyst added with respect to a total of 100 parts by weight of the aforementioned components A) and B).

Abstract: The present invention describes a barrier layer composition which is applied to at least one surface of a plastic body, preferably a polyolefin hollow body, having the following composition:(a) 35 to 75% by weight of an epoxide-containing or halogen- and epoxide-containing metal oxide sol;(b) 20 to 60% by weight of a fluorine- or sulfo-containing maleic acid hemi ester copolymer or a fluorine- or sulfo-containing maleic acid hemi amide copolymer having the general structural formula ##STR1## wherein M=vinyl monomer; X=oxygen, nitrogen;Y=--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --SO.sub.3 H, --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --F, --(CF.sub.2).sub.n --H;n=2 to 12;(c) 0.5 to 5% by weight of a catalyst based on one or more tertiary amines.

Abstract: The adhesion of cured polyolefin compositions to a variety of substrates is improved using as the adhesion promoter the combination of 1) an organic or organosilicon compound containing at least one epoxy group and 2) at least one compound containing a) at least one silanol or carbinol group or a hydrolyzable silanol group precursor, and b) at least one group that reacts during curing of the polyolefin.

Abstract: The present invention proposes highly practical curable resin compositions for use in water based paints, which contain no, or much less organic solvent when compared with current organic solvent based paints, and which produce painted surfaces which have excellent curability and weather resistant properties, as well as excellent resistance to solvents, chemicals and water. These curable resin compositions include a compound combining both epoxy and hydrolyzable silyl groups, and a water based product obtained by dispersing or dissolving in water, a tertiary amino vinyl polymer, a vinyl polymer containing both tertiary amino and acidic groups, or an acidic vinyl polymer, which has been either partially or completely neutralized by an acidic or basic compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polycarbonate resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin; 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a compound containing oxymethylene unit, a compound containing oxymethylene unit having substituent or a cyclic ether compound having substituent.

Abstract: A stabilizer combination, principally for PVC, is described which essentially comprisesA) at least one zinc compound of the formula IZn(R.sup.1 R.sup.2) (I)andB) at least one metal compound of the formula IIMe.sup.n+ (R.sup.3.sub.a R.sup.4.sub.b R.sup.5.sub.c) (II)in which Me is Al, Mg, Na or K,a, b and c are 0, 1, 2 or 3,n=a+b+c and can be from 1 to 3, and at least one radical R.sup.1 to R.sup.5 independently of one another are C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 carboxylates, C.sub.2 -C.sub.21 alkenyl-CO.sub.2 --, phenyl-CO.sub.2 --, naphthyl-CO.sub.2 --, C.sub.5 -C.sub.12 cycloalkyl-CO.sub.2 --, C.sub.7 -C.sub.18 alkylphenyl-CO.sub.2 --, C.sub.7 -C.sub.18 alkylphenyl-O--, C.sub.7 -C.sub.9 phenylalkyl-CO.sub.2 --, C.sub.1 -C.sub.21 -alkyl-O--, R.sup.8 --O--CO--[CH.sub.2 ].sub.p --S-- or a radical of the formula R.sup.6 --CO--CH.dbd.CR.sup.7 --O.sup..crclbar.

Abstract: Sealant compositions comprising a latex polymer and an epoxysilane of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a difunctional alkyl bridge with 2 to 6 carbon atoms,each R.sup.2 group is the same or different and each is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.12 alkyl or aryl group, or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkoxy groupeach R.sup.3 group is the same or different and each is a C.sub.2 to C.sub.6 alkyl group,n is 2 or 1,R.sup.4, R.sup.5, and R.sup.6 are each hydrogen or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl group,R.sup.7 is an alkyl group having from one to four carbon atoms, or aralkyl, or an aryl group having six to ten carbon atoms, andc has a value of zero or one;wherein the epoxysilane is added to the polymer neat or as a non-aqueous solution.

Abstract: A resin compound having high slidability is provided, comprising (A) polyphenylene sulfide resin, (B) polyethylene modified with an ethylenic unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or an ethylenic unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride, (C) a silane coupling agent having an epoxy group, (D) polytetrafluoroethylene and (E) graphite.

Abstract: High stabilization of PVC containing recycled material is achieved by using at least one lubricant and a stabilizer containing no lead or cadmium compounds.

Abstract: An epoxylated DBR, dibenzoylresorcinol and various derivatives thereof have been prepared to show usefulness in coatings due to compatibility and solubility. Such coatings can be acrylics, epoxies, or silicone hardcoats which are thermally or photo cured thermoset, or thermoplastic coating materials in a variety of solvent types. The disclosed UV absorber also has the advantage of a higher molecular weight and lower volatility than DBR alone thus providing processing advantages.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a barrier layer composition which is to be applied to at least one surface of a polyolefin body, in particular a polyolefin hollow body, wherein the composition contains: a) 40-70% by weight of one or more epoxide-containing metal oxide sols; b) 25-55% by weight of a binding agent polymer consisting of a terpolymer of maleic acid-maleic anhydride-vinyl monomers and/or a copolymer of maleic acid-vinyl monomers having a composition by mole of 50-75% of a vinyl monomer, 5-50% of maleic acid, and 0-20% of maleic anhydride; and c) 0.1-5% by weight of a catalyst on the basis of one or more tertiary amines.The hollow bodies coated with the barrier layer can be used particularly as storage containers for organic substances, in particular for organic solvents, fuels, mineral oils, pesticides, and other substances, for example liquids, the diffusion of which is to be inhibited or at least essentially reduced.

Abstract: A composition comprising a blend of a thermoplastic resin and at least one compound or oligomer which is ##STR1## wherein R.sub.f is a perfluorinated moiety which may contain one or more catenary ether oxygen atoms, Q is a linking group selected from alkylene groups having 1 or 2 carbon atoms, sulfonamido groups or combinations thereof, R is an alkyl group, R.sup.1 is a perfluoroalkyl group, R.sup.2 is an alkyl group which may be straight chain or branched and n is a number of from 2 to 40.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermally stable aromatic polycarbonate composition comprising an aromatic polycarbonate, which is substantially free of a chlorine-containing compound, and a thermal stabilizer, the aromatic polycarbonate comprising a plurality of aromatic polycarbonate chains, each comprising recurring aromatic carbonate units and having a terminal aryl carbonate group and a terminal hydroxyl group, wherein each recurring unit has a divalent aromatic or pyridylene group comprising one or more divalent constituent aromatic or pyridylene groups, and wherein the plurality of aromatic polycarbonate chains collectively contain at least one constituent aromatic or pyridylene group substituted with at least one methyl group in an amount of 0.0001 or less in terms of the molar ratio of the methyl group substituted constituent group or groups relative to all constituent groups in the aromatic polycarbonate chains.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubber composition for fluorocarbons and/or refrigerating machine oil use, which comprises at least one of a nitrile group-containing rubber, a chloroprene rubber, and an ethylene propylene rubber as a base and at least one of an epoxy compound selected from the group consisting of a monofunctional epoxy compound, a glycidyl ether type epoxy compound and a glycidyl ether type epoxy compound and a compound represented by formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R.sup.2 represents an alkyl group or a phenyl group, R.sup.3 represents an alkyl group, an alkoxy group or an alkenyloxy group, and n is 1 or 2.

Abstract: A composition comprising (A) polyvinyl alcohol having an amino group connected to a phenyl group and (B) at least one water resistance-imparting agent selected from polyepoxy compound, aldehyde compound, polyisocyanate compound, and water-soluble oxidizing agent; the composition exhibits outstanding water resistance even when used at room temperature; the composition finds use as a woodworking adhesive, plywood adhesive, and two-part instantaneously curing adhesive which does not require heating for curing.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition having improved transparency and containing polycarbonate resin and/or polyester carbonate resin and acrylic resin and/or methacrylic resin comprisesA) (a) polycarbonate resin and/or (b) polyester carbonate resin andB) acrylic resin and/or methacrylic resin, having 0.000005-0.5 parts by weight of C) a basic compound catalyst and/or acidic compound catalyst added with respect to a total of 100 parts by weight of the aforementioned components A) and B).

Abstract: The combination of reduced flammability and adhesion can be imparted to cured organosiloxane materials when the curable compositions used to prepare these materials contain 1) an adhesion promoting composition comprising up to about 0.1 weight percent, based on the weight of the curable composition, of a chelated organoaluminum compound in combination with an organic epoxide compound and an alkoxysilane or condensation product of the silane, and 2) as a flame-retarding additive, hydrated aluminum oxide and/or magnesium hydroxide, preferably in combination with additional fillers such as quartz.

Abstract: A method for the surface stabilization of sand and/or soil is provided. The method is comprised of applying an aqueous polymer dispersion to the surface layer of soil. The aqueous polymer dispersion is comprised of triesters of glycerol with lower aliphatic monocarboxylic acids, citric acid triesters with lower aliphatic monohydric alcohols and/or epoxidized triglycerides of at least partly olefinically unsaturated fatty acids as biodegradable plasticizers in aqueous polyvinyl acetate dispersions.

Abstract: A fire-retardant compound including bromine indicated by general formula (1), wherein the end group X and Y are comprised by A or B shown in formula (2), and the said fire-retardant compound is a mixture of the composition including 15 to 30% of X=Y=A, the composition including 40 to 60% of X=A and Y=B and the composition including 20 to 35% of X=Y=B, and degree of polymerization n is indicated by an integral number from 0 to 30, and a flame-retarded thermoplastic resin including said fire-retardant compound.

Abstract: A light colored basic alkali or alkaline earth metal organic salt is obtained by the reaction of a basic metal compound, an alkyl phenol and/or a carboxylic acid, carbon dioxide, and thereafter post-treating the reaction product with a C.sub.7 -C.sub.17 alkyl glycidyl ester such as glycidyl neodecanoate.

Abstract: Brominated p-cumylphenol represented by the formula (1) described hereinafter and derivative thereof represented by the formula (2) described hereinabove, process for the preparation of the same, and flame-retardant resin compositions containing the same, are disclosed. Those compounds are useful flame retardant, and can be blended with various thermosetting resins or thermoplastic resins to obtain flame retardant resin compositions.

Abstract: An extrudable vinylidene chloride composition is useful in packaging films where controlled CO.sub.2 and O.sub.2 transmission rates benefit the packaging of products such as gassing cheese. The composition, and film made therefrom, comprises 100 parts by weight of at least one vinylidene chloride copolymer; between 4 and 15 parts by weight of a plasticizer; and between 4 and 15 parts by weight of an acrylate/styrene copolymer; wherein the total amount of plasticizer and acrylate/styrene copolymer comprises at least 9 parts by weight.

Abstract: This invention relates to mixtures of polymethylene poly(phenylisocyanate) blends with epoxides. The addition of the epoxide stabilizes the reactivity of the polyisocyanate blends such that it is no longer dependent on the acidity. It is now possible to form polyurethanes from these mixtures based on polymethylene poly(phenylisocyanate) blends wherein less catalyst is necessary.

Abstract: The present invention provides stable epoxy silane emulsions and methods for the preparation of a stable epoxy-silane emulsions comprising: (I) a water insoluble or slightly soluble epoxysilane; (II) an emulsifier; (III) water; and (IV) a water dispersible polymer containing a functional group with an active hydrogen. Also provided are two part systems such that an epoxysilane emulsion comprising components (I)-(III) are combined and the component (IV) may be added upon use of components (I) to (III). Moreover, additional components (V), such as catalysts and pH buffers may be added. Said compositions may be used for, among other things, coatings, adhesives and sealants.The water dispersible or slightly soluble epoxy functional silane for use herein are of the general structure R.sup.1.sub.a R.sup.2.sub.b Si(OR.sup.3).sub.4-a-b where R.sup.1 is an epoxy substituted alkyl or aralkyl group, where the alkyl may have from four to thirty carbon atoms, R.sup.

Abstract: A brominated epoxy oligomer of the formula ##STR1## having a molecular weight of least 3,000, useful as a flame retardant additive for polypropylene and ethylene propylene copolymers is described.

Abstract: An improved thermoplastic molding composition containing polycarbonate and a polyester copolymer based on cyclohexane-dimethanol, ethylene glycol and phthalic acid is disclosed. Improved resistance to gamma-radiation results from the incorporation of a siloxane compound which contains an oxirane group.

Abstract: A coating composition containing 100 parts by weight of a resin composition consisting of 30 to 90 parts by weight of (A) a hydroxyl group-containing polyester resin and 10 to 70 parts by weight of (B) a melamine resin curing agent selected from the group consisting of a mixture of methyl etherified melamine resin with butyl etherified melamine resin and a melamine resin having three or more on an average of methyl etherified methylol group per one of triazine nucleus and having a number average molecular weight of 1,000 or less; 0.2 to 3.0 parts by weight, calculated in terms of an amount of a sulfonic acid compound, of (C) a curing catalyst consisting of a neutralized product between the sulfonic acid compound and an amine; and 1 to 20 parts by weight of (D) a silicone compound mainly consisting of polydimethylsiloxane chain and having at least one selected from hydroxyl group, carboxyl group, epoxy group and mercapto group as a functional group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilizing composition for a chlorine-containing polymer (PVC), characterized in that it comprises the unpurified crude product resulting from the reaction of an ester with a ketone in the presence of an alkaline agent, this crude product comprising at least 10 % by weight of .beta.-diketone and being in the form of a powder.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition is provided which exhibits desired levels of viscosity, dart impact strength, and flame retardancy. The composition includes respective amounts of a bulk vinyl aromatic-vinyl cyanide-rubber graft copolymer, an emulsion vinyl aromatic-vinyl cyanide-rubber graft copolymer and a flame retardant which contains an amount of a halogenated epoxy compound. The compositions are useful for making molded articles which exhibit desired levels of flame retardancy and impact strength. The thermoplastic compositions may also further contain respective amounts of non-epoxy halogenated compounds, flame retardant synergist such as antimony compounds, and drip suppressants such as fluoro polymers.

Abstract: An additive system for a polyvinyl chloride formulation for improved processability while maintaining thermal stability of the formulation, and having a low-water-blush haze and low extractability in an aqueous media, the additive system including a primary stabilizer which is a Lewis acid metal compound selected from the group consisting of organo-tin compounds and organo-zinc compounds, a secondary stabilizer selected from the group consisting of epoxide compounds having less than approximately 5.2 oxirane groups per molecule; and, an external lubricant for lubrication of the PVC formulation, wherein a critical ratio of the primary stabilizer to the secondary stabilizer maximizes thermolytic color stability while limiting generation of excessive build-up, plate-out, dark particles during the processing of the polyvinyl chloride formulation.

Abstract: Disclosed is (1) a rubber composition used for molding a glass-run equipped with a urethane lubricating layer on the sliding area of the glass, which comprises an EPDM and an adhesive modifier, wherein the adhesive modifier comprises glycidyl ether, and a metal hydroxide of a metal selected from metals of the III B group and the II A group and (2) a rubber composition used for molding a glass-run equipped with a urethane lubricating layer on the sliding area of the glass, which comprises an EPDM and an adhesive modifier, wherein the adhesive modifier comprises a glycidyl ether, a metal hydroxide of a metal selected from metals of the III B group and the II A group and an amine-containing compound as an epoxy group ring-opening accelerator, and further a glass-run comprising the above rubber composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to powdery cross-linked polymers (superabsorbers) capable of absorbing aqueous liquids and blood, which are formed of 55-99.9%-wt. polymerized unsaturated, polymerizable acid-groups-comprising monomers which are neutralized to the extent of at least 25 mol-%, b) 0-40%-wt. polymerized unsaturated monomers copolymerizable with a), c) 0.1-5.0%-wt. of a cross-linking agent, d) 0-30%-wt. of a water-soluble polymer, whereby the weight amounts of a) to d) relate to anhydrous polymers, characterized in that 100 parts of the particle-shaped polymers have been mixed with an aqueous solution consisting of a maximum of 10 parts of an at least 10% phosphoric acid and a) 0.05-0.3 parts of a compound capable of reacting with at least two carboxyl groups and not comprising an alkali-salt-forming group in the molecule, and/or b) 0.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyester/plasticizer blends which are useful as heat-shrinkable films or sheet in low temperature shrink packaging applications. The plasticizer is injected into the melt of the polyester. The plasticizer lowers the glass transition temperature, on-set temperature and shrink rate of the polyester. Film or sheet produced by the polyester/plasticizer blends is clear.

Abstract: Filled polymer compositions having improved scratch resistance comprise as a major component a polymer resin blend itself comprising 70 to 95% polypropylene homopolymer, and 5 to 30% low density polyethylene, particularly lldpe or vldpe; and 5 to 30% plate like inorganic filler. Optional components include high rubber ethylene-propylene copolymers, fatty acid amides, polyorganosiloxanes and epoxy resins as well as pigments, antioxidants etc. The compositions are formed by mixing the plate like filler and the epoxy resin prior to mixing with another component of the composition which is significantly absorbed by the plate like filler, and subsequently mixing the components of the composition in the melt phase, particularly in a twin screw extruded, and extruding the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a silicone antifoaming agent composition excellent in the persistence of the foam controlling effect. The silicone antifoaming agent composition comprises a polydiorganosiloxane and silica, which form an antifoaming agent to be improved, and 4 to 2,500 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the sum total of the polydiorganosiloxane plus silica of a modified silicone oil having at least one organic group bonded to a silicon atom and having at least one functional group selected from among epoxy, amino, amide, carboxyl, alkoxyl and hydroxyl groups and at least one substituted or unsubstituted polyoxyalkylene group bonded to a silicon atom.

Abstract: A vinyl chloride resin elastomer composition comprising, as main components, 100 parts by weight of a vinyl chloride resin, from 10 to 200 parts by weight of an acrylic rubber containing a tetrahydrofuran-insoluble cross-linking component, from 1 to 50 parts by weight of an acrylic resin and from 30 to 300 parts by weight of a plasticizer.

Abstract: A high degree of stabilization of flexible PVC is achieved by using a perchlorate and a terminal epoxide compound.

Abstract: An olefin polymer composition is disclosed which comprises (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: A spring of a position sensor is coated with a coating which consists of diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A, polysebacice polyanhydride and polytetrafluoroethylene which is hardened by the process of this invention and forms a hardened protective coating which promotes extended life of the sensor.

Abstract: This invention relates to polyester/plasticizer blends which are useful as heat-shrinkable films or sheet in low temperature shrink packaging applications. The plasticizer is injected into the melt of the polyester. The plasticizer lowers the glass transition temperature, on-set temperature and shrink rate of the polyester. Film or sheet produced by the polyester/plasticizer blends is clear.

Abstract: A spring of a position sensor is coated with a coating which consists of diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A, polysebacice polyanhydride and polytetrafluoroethylene which is hardened by the process of this invention and forms a hardened protective coating which promotes extended life of the sensor.

Abstract: A high degree of stabilization of polyvinyl chloride is achieved by using a perchlorate, a terminal epoxide compound and an antioxidant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water and oil repellency imparting composition which comprises:(a) a fluoroaliphatic radical-containing agent; and(b) a polymer comprising cyclic carboxylic anhydride groups.Additionally, the composition may comprise:(c) a softener and/or a plasticizer. The composition provides water and oil repellent properties to fibrous and other substrates treated therewith and it shows high compatibility with the commonly used softeners.

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.