Abstract: Compositions of (a) a salt of a metal and a carboxylic acid having at least 6 carbon atoms and (b) at least one salt of a metal other than the metal of (a) and a carboxylic acid having at least 6 carbon atoms in a fluid medium are stabilized towards storage decomposition and precipitation by incorporating in the composition (c) a complexing agent such as a ketoxime.

Abstract: Blends of copolyetherimide ester resin and amorphous or crystalline nylon provide thermoplastic elastomers having improved thermal aging performance. Optionally, various stabilizers, fillers and rubber modifiers can be added to the thermoplastic elastomer blend to further stabilize the blends to heat, oxidation and UV light.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aqueous polymer dispersion which may optionally contain mineral additives and/or pigments and which essentially consists of a mixture ofA) a 20% to 65% w/w aqueous dispersion of a copolymer of(a) an olefinically unsaturated compound containing one or more carboxyl groups and/or amide groups, and(b) at least two monomers selected from the group consisting of acrylates and methacrylates and vinylaromatic compounds, andB) from 0.1 to 5% w/w, based on the weight of the copolymer contained in component (A), of at least one aromatic ketone of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R stands for an alkyl or aryl radical and R.sup.1 stands for an aryl radical containing from 1 to 3 radicals of the formula --O--C(O)--O-- attached to one or more oxaalkylene groups.Such polymer dispersions are suitable for the manufacture of paints and coating systems.

Abstract: A cyanoacrylate monomer adhesive formulation which has improved thermal properties resulting from the inclusion in the formulation of an effective amount for enhancing the thermal resistance of the cured polymer of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## where R is C(CN).sub.2, C(CO.sub.2 R.sup.e).sub.2, C(SO.sub.2 R.sup.e).sub.2 or C(Ph).sub.2 ; R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c and R.sup.d are independently H, monovalent hydrocarbon, halogen or strong electron withdrawing groups; or two of R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c and R.sup.d combined form a fused hydrocarbon ring; R.sup.1 is C(CN).sub.2, C(CO.sub.2 R.sup.e).sub.2, C(SO.sub.2 R.sup.e).sub.2 or C(Ph).sub.2, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.b combined form a fused ring having a C(CN).sub.2, C(CO.sub.2 R.sup.e).sub.2, C(SO.sub.2 R.sup.e).sub.2 or C(Ph).sub.2 group in conjugation with R; R.sup.e is alkyl and Ph is phenyl orR and R.sup.1 are both O; and R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c and R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer whose molded film has a good balance between impact resistance and tear properties and high transparency, also is prominently reduced in a variation of the transparency even after subjected to a heat treatment, and further shows high blocking resistance, provided that the copolymer fulfills specific requisites. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the above-mentioned ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer and a formulation of the ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer composition using a stabilizer. According to the invention, there can be obtained an ethylene/pentene-1 copolymer composition which is excellent in heat stability in the molding stage, long-term heat stability and weatherability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to copolymers which are particularly suitable in coating compositions which are sprayed with compressed fluids which act as viscosity reducing diluents.

Abstract: A syndiotactic polypropylene resin composition comprising a polypropylene having a substantially syndiotactic structure and a nucleating agent. The syndiotactic polypropylene may be a homopolymer of the propylene, a copolymer of the propylene and a smaller amount of another olefin or a mixture of the above-mentioned (co)polymer and an isotactic polypropylene. The resin composition preferably has a higher crystallization temperature than a polypropylene containing no nucleating agent by 5.degree. C. or more, as measurement is made by a differential scanning thermal analysis.

Abstract: A liquid-crystalline polymer composition comprising a ferroelectric liquid-crystalline polymer and a low molecular weight liquid-crystalline compound which exhibits smectic C phase or chiral smectic C phase. Such liquid-crystalline polymer compositions have not only excellent moldabilities such as ease of orientation, but also exhibit chiral smectic C phase at wide temperature range within room temperatures and exhibit high speed response to changes of external fields and high contrast ratios when they are used for optical display elements.

Abstract: A liquid-crystalline polymer composition comprising a ferroelectric liquid-crystalline polymer and a low molecular weight liquid-crystalline compound which exhibits smectic C phase or chiral smectic C phase. Such liquid-crystalline polymer compositions have not only excellent moldabilities such as ease of orientation, but also exhibit chiral smectic C phase at wide temperature range within room temperatures and exhibit high speed response to changes of external fields and high contrast ratios when they are used for optical display elements.

Abstract: Sterically hindered oximes provide polyolefin compositions, including those also containing a phenolic antioxidant, with improved resistance to discoloration during processing at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A cationically initiated curable resin system is provided using polyester dicyclopentadiene oligomer blended with monomer having vinyl ether end groups and a cationic initiator. A process for preparing the resin system and a process of coating are also provided.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of fluorine-containing polymersThe aqueous solvent-free dispersions contain polymers of monomers of the formulae (1) and (2)H.sub.2 C.dbd.CR--COOC.sub.2 H.sub.4 --C.sub.n F.sub.2n+1 (1)where R is fluorine, chlorine, hydrogen or methyl and n is from 5 to 18,H.sub.2 C.dbd.CRX (2)where R is hydrogen or methyl and X is a group of the formula C.sub.6 H.sub.5, CO.sub.2 CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.5, CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.4 C.sub.6 H.sub.5, CN, CO.sub.2 CH.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.4 Cl, CO.sub.2 C.sub.6 H.sub.4 --C.sub.1 --C.sub.4 --alkyl, CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.2n+1, where n is from 10 to 22, CONHY, where Y is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -hydroxyalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or CO.sub.2 -C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, and one or more emulsifiers of the formula (3)C.sub.n F.sub.2n+1 --CR.sup.1 R.sup.2 --CHR.sup.3 --(CH.sub.2).sub.x --NR.sub.2 O (3)where R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or hydroxyethyl R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and each is C.

Abstract: Macrocyclic poly(alkylene dicarboxylate) oligomers are prepared in high yield by the reaction of a dicarboxylic acid chloride such as terephthaloyl chloride with at least one bis(hydroxyalkyl) ester such as bis(4-hydroxybutyl) terephthalate, in the presence of a highly unhindered amine or a mixture thereof with at least one other tertiary amine such as triethylamine, in a substantially inert organic solvent such as methylene, chlorobenzene or a mixture thereof. The concentration of the reagents in the reaction mixture are at least 0.08M.

Abstract: The invention relates to a surface treatment composition and a method of using the composition to provide the treated surface with a suitable surface conductivity for electrostatic painting of the surface. The surface treatment composition preferably comprises a mixture of: (a) a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic polycarboxylic acid, anhydride or salt thereof, and (b) a quaternary ammonium salt or (b') an ethoxylated tertiary fatty amine, in a compatible vehicle, said composition having a pH of below about 4.5, said polycarboxylic acid and said quaternary ammonium salt or ethoxylated fatty amine each being present in said composition in an amount effective to impart to said thermoplastic surface a resistivity value of between about 10.sup.8 ohms/cm.sup.2 and about 10.sup.12 ohms/cm.sup.2, or a 90% electrostatic charge decay time of less than five seconds, or both.

Abstract: Methods for preparing highly conductive, oriented polymers are disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, solution of conductive polymer is cast onto the surface of a stretchable support material, and oriented polymer is produced by removing solvent from the solution and stretching the support material. The invention is particularly useful for preparing oriented films of polyaniline which films have been shown to exhibit conductivities in the range of 300-2,500 S/cm.

Abstract: Spin castable mixtures are provided which are useful for applying onto photoresist surfaces to produce a contrast enhancement layer employing .alpha.-alkyl-N-alkyl nitrones in combination with an inert organic binder and solvent. The .alpha.-alkyl-N-alkyl nitrones can be used with 200-300 nanometers UV light.

Abstract: A polymer impurity deactivator comprising a metal hydroxide, a hydrotalcite, or another metal oxide compound, or mixtures thereof, each of which compounds or mixtures(i) contain at least one zinc, magnesium, or aluminum cation; and(ii) have been surface treated, or mixed, with a hydrocarbon based or siloxane based amphiphatic compound, each amphipathic compound having one or more polar groups incorporated into its molecular structure to provide a polar group frequency factor of at least about 0.01.

Abstract: Polyaniline fibers are spun from stable solutions of the polymer in certain amine solvents.

Abstract: Sterically hindered oximes provide polyolefin compositions, including those also containing a phenolic antioxidant, with improved resistance to discoloration during processing at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: A new class of antiozonant compounds, namely tris(N-alkyl-p-phenylenediamino)-1,3,5-triazine compounds, are incorporated into thermosetting compositions having at least one highly unsaturated rubbery polymer and at least one other elastomer having lesser unsaturation, such as EPDM. Thermosetting compositions are most useful as tire sidewall compositions which may be preferably cured with blends of organic peroxide and sulfur donor accelerators.

Abstract: In one aspect, this invention is a primer which comprises a solution of: (a) a polyester resin of a carboxylic acid and a glycol; and (b) a polymethylene poly(phenyl isocyanate), diphenylmethane diisocyanate, or mixture thereof; in a volatile solvent, wherein the weight ratio of (a):(b) is in the range of from about 0.25:1.0 to 2.0:1.0. In a second aspect, this invention is a primer which comprises a solution of: (a) 5-18 weight percent of a polyester resin of a carboxylic acid and a glycol; and (b) 6-17 weight percent of a polymethylene poly(phenyl isocyanate), diphenylmethane diisocyanate, or mixture thereof; in a volatile solvent. It has been discovered that the primer of the invention advantageously provides improved adhesion characteristics of metal-to-glass bonding when used to prime paint-coated metal substrates before the application of a urethane adhesive, particularly when used with a "fast cure" adhesive comprised of an isocyanate-functional prepolymer and dimorpholinediethyl ether.

Abstract: Polyolefin foams and films having improved electrostatic properties are provided by incorporating into the polyolefin foam or film a novel antistatic additive composition comprising 0.1 to 10 parts per hundred based on the weight of the olefin polymer of a quaternary ammonium salt and 0.1 to 10 parts per hundred based on the weight of the olefin polymer of a partial ester of a long-chain acid with a polyol. A method of making the foam containing the novel antistatic additive composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for producing polyurethane moldings having good physical properties and good receptivity of electrostatic coating, said process comprising reacting a polyoxyethylene chain-containing polyether polyol having 2-4 hydroxyl groups and a hydroxyl equivalent higher than 750 as the high-molecular weight polyol, diaminotoluene and a low-molecular weight polyol having a hydroxyl equivalent of 30-100 as the low-molecular weight, active hydrogen-containing compound, with organic polyisocyanates in specific equivalent ratios respectively. The process may advantageously applied to injection reaction molding.

Abstract: The present invention provides crosslinked ampolytic copolymers that are highly absorbent to aqueous electrolyte solutions.

Abstract: This invention relates to mixtures of polyarylene sulphides, nitroarylketo compounds, electron rich aromatic compounds, glass fibres and optionally other fillers (additives). The mixtures are distinguished by good mechanical properties.

Abstract: A halogen-containing thermoplastic resin composition comprising a halogen-containing thermoplastic resin (A), a metallic soap (B) and an ash- and alkali metal-lean ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer hydrolysate (C) having an ethylene content of 20 to 75 mole percent, a degree of saponification not less than 50 mole percent, an ash content not exceeding 300 ppm and an alkali metal content not exceeding 200 ppm, the proportions of (B) and (C) based on 100 parts of weight by (A) being 0.1 to 5 parts by weight and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight, respectively. The composition may further include, in addition to (A), (B), and (C) mentioned above, at least one compound (D) selected from the group consisting of .beta.-diketone compounds, organic phosphorous esters and aminocarboxylic acid compounds, the proportion of (D) based on 100 parts by weight of (A) being 0.

Abstract: A melamine-formaldehyde detackifer having less than 0.15% free formaldehyde comprises a melamine-formaldehyde polymer detackifier to which has been added a formaldehyde scavenging agent comprising an effective amount of urea, and an enhancer selected from glyoxal and acetylacetone. The use of the low free formaldehyde detackifier is also described.

Abstract: An improvement in the method for the foaming of polyvinylchloride resins by the use of a blowing agent and an activator therefor which uses as the activator a mixture of at least one organotin mercapto acid ester and a diorganotin oxide complex with an ester of an oxygen-containing acid.

Abstract: A fluoroelastomer composition comprising a fluoroelastomer, a fluorine-containing surfactant and optionally a vulcanizing agent which has improved processability, particularly mold releasability and mold contamination proofness.

Abstract: The present application relates to a novel method of stabilizing the molecular weight of alkoxylates and stable compositions. The polyoxyalkylene compounds have incorporated into them, from the time of reaction of the alkylene oxide, a free radical type inhibitor which significantly improves stability of both the polymer.

Abstract: A heat-stable binder for use in the vulcanization of natural or synthetic rubber mixtures onto metallic or other substrates, comprising a mixture which is free from oxidizing agents that oxidize quinone dioxime and which contains chlorinated rubber, after-brominated dichloropolybutadiene, and quinone dioxime.

Abstract: Compositions of matter used as reaction systems in RIM processes. Useful for the production of polymeric materials such as molded articles. The articles comprise the product of the reaction of an aromatic isocyanate with an imino-functional isocyanate-reactive composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to high solids alkyds, non-aqueous dispersions, and coating compositions containing those alkyds and non-aqueous dispersions, having non-volatile materials contents greater than about 75% NVM, with very low volatile organic contents of less than 305 g/l, which exhibit excellent stability, viscosity and tack-free and dry times when formulated as air dry coating compositions.

Abstract: A non-aqueous shade enhancing agent composition comprises (a) a copolymer obtained by graft-polymerizing a main chain polymer being substantially insoluble in a non-aqueous solvent having a solubility parameter in the range of 6.5 t0 10.0 with a branch polymer being soluble in said solvent at a weight ratio of the main chain polymer to the branch polymer in the range between 90/10 and 10/90 and (b) a specific quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: An improvement in the method for the foaming of polyvinylchloride resins by the use of a blowing agent and an activator therefor which uses as the activator a mixture of at least one organotin mercapto acid ester and a diorganotin oxide complex with an ester of an oxygen-containing acid.

Abstract: A new class of antiozonant compounds, namely tris(N-alkyl-p-phenylenediamino)-1,3,5-triazine compounds, are incorporated into thermosetting compositions having at least one highly unsaturated rubbery polymer and at least one other elastomer having lesser unsaturation, such as EPDM. Thermosetting compositions are most useful as tire sidewall compositions which may be preferably cured with blends of organic peroxide and sulfur donor accelerators.

Abstract: Polyesters, especially poly(ethylene terephthalate) and poly(butylene terephthalate), having a substantial proportion of free carboxylic acid groups are caused to react with polyepoxy compounds, especially poly(O- or N-epoxyalkyl-substituted) cyclic amides, imides and amidates and preferably triglycidyl isocyanurate, in the presence of various amines or salts as catalysts. The preferred catalysts are fatty acid salts such as sodium sterate. The products have very high melt viscosities and are useful in such operations as blow molding.

Abstract: A polyphenylene ether composition comprising (a) a polyolefin resin, (b) a polyphenylene ether resin, and (c) a hydrogenated block copolymer of an alkenyl aromatic compound and a conjugated diene which contains more than 45% by weight and up to 80% by weight of a repeating unit derived from the alkenyl aromatic compound. The composition has a high flexural modulus and excellent mechanical properties, such as impact resistance.

Abstract: An additive composition for enhancing curing and color clarity properties of polyester resins. The additive comprises from about 50 to 75 parts by weight of a mercaptan, and from about 50 to about 25 parts by weight of a quaternary ammonium salt. From about 0.5 to about 25 parts by weight of a polymerization initiator can be incorporated into the additive when the polyester resin is utilized as a gel coat. Resinous compositions formulated with the additive consist essentially of from about 50 to about 99.5 parts by weight of a polyester resin, from about 0.5 to about 35 parts by weight of the mercaptan, from about 0.1 to about 15 parts by weight of the quaternary ammonium salt, and a minor effective amount of an oxidizing agent for the polyester resin.

Abstract: Aqueous silicone dispersions containing (a) polydiorganosiloxanes having hydroxyl groups in the terminal units, (b) (organo)metallic compound(s), (c) a siliconate, and optionally, (d) a silicone resin.These aqueous silicone dispersions will cure to form elastomeric coatings or sealants when the water is removed by evaporation.

Abstract: A polymeric film material for the rinse release of wash additives comprises a blend of polyvinyl alcohol and an alkyl cellulose. A metalloid oxide cross-linking agent is present in an amount sufficient to sharply reduce the solubility rate of the film blend in an alkaline wash, yet allow dissolution in a less alkaline rinse. Optionally, a hydrophobic cationic species is included to further reduce the dissolution rate in the wash pH. The films remain intact during normal wash cycles and over a range of typical water temperatures, then rapidly dissolve in the rinse. The film can be used to microencapsulate an additive, or made into a water-soluble pouch, or as a soluble seal for a pouch or container.

Abstract: An improved multifunctional polyalkylene oxide binder is obtained by tailoring the cross-linking with a multifunctional polyol having a functionality of 3 or more and a molecular weight from about 12,000 to about 27,000 daltons. The binder is useful in forming castable propellants and plastic-bonded explosive compositions having high tensile strength and elongation and low volume dilatation.

Abstract: Rubber articles subjected to ozone while under dynamic flexing conditions are protected using a novel triazine class of materials, specifically tris-(N-alkyl-p-phenylenediamino)-1,3,5-triazines. Belts, hose, air springs, roofing membranes, etc. are preferred articles of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel tris(N-alkyl-p-phenylenediamino)-1,3,5-triazine compounds useful as antiozonants for unsaturated high polymers. The compounds may be prepared by reacting N-alkylphenylenediamine with a cyanuric halide.

Abstract: A stabilized polyolefin resin composition in which (a) 0.005-5% by weight of at least one monofunctional or polyfunctional cyanate ester compound having at least one cyanato group in its molecule, (b) 0.01-5% by weight of at least one hindered amine ultraviolet absorber and (c) 0.005-2% by weight of at least one hindered phenolic antioxidant are incorporated into a polyolefin resin is disclosed. The resin composition has excellent heat stability and resistance to weathering.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition substantially constituted of (A) 25 to 70% by weight of a polyamide, (B) 25 to 70% by weight of a polyphenylene ether and (C) 2 to 25% by weight of a block copolymer having at least one polymer block mainly comprised of a vinyl aromatic compound and at least one polymer block mainly comprised of a conjugated diene compound having the content of the vinyl aromatic compound in the range of 25 to 85% by weight; wherein the polyamide forms a continuous phase, and, in the continuous phase, the polyphenylene ether is dispersed to form a dispersed phase having an average particle diameter ranging from 0.5 to 10 .mu.m, and further, substantially all of the block copolymer is micro-dispersed in the dispersed phase of the polyphenylene ether. The composition is widely used as outerplate materials or wheel caps of automobiles, as electrical or electronical parts, especially the various connectors which are used in automobiles, etc.

Abstract: Storage stable, water-free, RTV organopolysiloxane adhesives curable in the presence of water or atmospheric moisture, and comprising a dihydroxydiorganopolysiloxane polymer, fillers, an amine fraction and a curing catalyst, are characterized by incorporation therein of a polyalkoxylated organosilane having the formula:R'.sub.x Si[(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.p OCH.sub.3 ].sub.4-xwherein R' is methyl, vinyl, allyl, methallyl or phenyl, and p and x are each one or two.

Abstract: A solution or colloidal dispersion of a polymer of an ethylenically unsaturated steroid derivative in an active hydrogen-containing compound is claimed. The polymer provides improved physical properties to a polyurethane made by reacting the solution or dispersion with an polyisocyanate.

Abstract: Terpolymers of 30 to 75% by weight of maleic acid (anhydride), 5 to 60% by weight of (meth)acrylic acid and 5 to 40% by weight of (meth)acrylonitrile are suitable as retanning agents for mineral-tanned leather.

Abstract: Lubricants used in forming halogen-containing thermoplastic resin compositions are addition products of mercaptans and olefins and contain at least one free carboxyl group. Of particular interest are addition products of thio carboxylic acids and long chain alpha-olefins. These lubricants are used in amounts of from about 0.05 to about 5 parts per 100 parts of thermoplastic resin composition.