Abstract: Extended polymer compositions are provided which comprise polymers containing pendant functional groups of the formula: ##STR1## extended, i.e. admixed with a chalcogenide having the empirical formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 is a divalent organic radical at least 3 atoms in length, X is organoacyl or cyano, A is a chalcogen, each of R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 is independently selected from hydrogen, NR.sub.11 R.sub.12, NR.sub.13 and monovalent organic radicals, at least one of R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 being NR.sub.11 R.sub.12 or NR.sub.13, each of R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 is independently selected from hydrogen and monovalent organic radicals, and R.sub.13 is a divalent organic radical. These compositions can be extended with significant proportions of the described chalcogenides with corresponding reductions in polymer concentration without significant loss of physical properties. The resulting combinations are particularly useful as binders and coatings.

Abstract: Extended polymer compositions are provided which comprise polymers containing pendant functional groups of the formula: ##STR1## extended, i.e. admixed with a chalcogenide having the empirical formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 is a divalent organic radical at least 3 atoms in length, X is organoacyl or cyano, A is a chalcogen, each of R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 is independently selected from hydrogen, NR.sub.11 R.sub.12, NR.sub.13 and monovalent organic radicals, at least one of R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 being NR.sub.11 R.sub.12 or NR.sub.13, each of R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 is independently selected from hydrogen and monovalent organic radicals, and R.sub.13 is a divalent organic radical. These compositions can be extended with significant proportions of the described chalcogenides with corresponding reductions in polymer concentration without significant loss of physical properties. The resulting combinations are particularly useful as binders and coatings.

Abstract: The present flame retardant compositions of polypropylene resin contains polypropylene as a principal constituent and the following constituents making a total of 100 wt %: (A) silane coupling agent and/or (D) olefinic synthetic rubber, (B) ammonium polyphosphate or melamine-modified ammonium polyphosphate, and (C) one or more nitrogen organic compounds which are producible nonflammable gas products and carbonaceous residues by the pyrolysis of the mixture.Further, the other compositions of polypropylene resin contains (E) polyethylene resin along with the above constituents making a total of 100 wt %.Moreover, the other compositions contains (E) polyethylene resin, and (F) crosslinking agent and (G) thiophosphite along with above constituents making a total of 100 wt. %.

Abstract: Extended polymer compositions are provided which comprise polymers containing pendant functional groups of the formula: ##STR1## extended, i.e. admixed with a chalcogenide having the empirical formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 is a divalent organic radical at least 3 atoms in length, X is organoacyl or cyano, A is a chalcogen, each of R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 is independently selected from hydrogen, NR.sub.11 R.sub.12, NR.sub.13 and monovalent organic radicals, at least one of R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 being NR.sub.11 R.sub.12 or NR.sub.13, each of R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 is independently selected from hydrogen and monovalent organic radicals, and R.sub.13 is a divalent organic radical. These compositions can be extended with significant proportions of the described chalcogenides with corresponding reductions in polymer concentration without significant loss of physical properties. The resulting combinations are particularly useful as binders and coatings.

Abstract: A thickened, uncrosslinked molding composition which has a long shelf life and can be cured above 50.degree. C. comprises a liquid reactive system, a thickener, a polymerization initiator and conventional additives. The thickener is a combination of a primary aromatic amine and an isocyanate. The molding compositions, which are, in particular, SMCs or BMCs, can be processed into moldings by compression molding, injection molding or transfer molding and subsequent curing.

Abstract: Polyisocyanates containing dissolved or colloidally dispersed polymers containing rigid moieties are disclosed. Included among the dissolved or colloidally dispersed polymers are polymers ethylenically unsaturated polyaromatic compounds, ethylenically unsaturated benzoic acid derivatives, ethylenically unsaturated steroid derivatives, and rigid aromatic polyurethane and/or polyurea polymers. The dissolved or colloidally dispersed polymers provide substantial reinforcement and physical property improvement to polyurethane or polyurea polymers made from the polyisocyanate solution or dispersion.

Abstract: A 20-25% weight spray solids coating composition can be achieved with a binder consisting of about 30% polyester, 25% melamine crosslinker, 7% of cellulose acetate butyrate and 25% acrylic resin containing a thixotropic agent.

Abstract: A 35-40% weight spray solids coating composition can be achieved with a binder consisting of about 35% polyester, 30% melamine crosslinker and 30% acrylic resin containing a thixotropic agent.

Abstract: A polymer matrix has grown therein in vitro and in situ non-centrosymmetric crystals of organic or inorganic compounds. The crystals are preferably orientated and may be used in electro-optical systems.

Abstract: An adhesive formulation useful for applying a paper label to a glass bottle, having the tack and rheology making it suitable for use in modern labeling equipment, and imparting water immersion resistance in ice water for a period of at least 72 hours. Based on soy protein isolate; does not use casein.

Abstract: The use of a cyclic compound containing a ##STR1## group, i.e., methone, has been found to allow a poor acrylamide or acrylic acid or 2-acrylamide-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid and its salts monomer to be polymerized to a polymer having improved performance characteristics and/or improved rates of polymerization. Optionally, urea is added with the methone.

Abstract: Dispersions of finely divided synthetic resins in plasticizers, optionally with pigments, fillers and further auxiliaries, contain 0.01 to 30% by weight, relative to the total weight of synthetic resin and plasticizer, of an isocyanate-free reaction product of a monoamine, if appropriate combined with a polyamine compound, with a monoisocyanate and/or polyisocyanate or a polyamine compound with a monoisocyanate, if appropriate combined with a polyisocyanate.

Abstract: Low-foam surface sizing agents for paper in the form of aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic alkali metal, amine or ammonium salt solutions of copolymers containing carboxylic acid semi-amide groups obtainable by reacting copolymers of maleic acid anhydride and diisobutylene and/or terpolymers of maleic acid anhydride, diisobutylene and a vinyl monomer copolymerizing with maleic acid anhydride, with from 5 to 50 mole percent, based on maleic acid anhydride groups, of a primary aliphatic or aromatic monoamine. The solutions may optionally contain urea or derivatives of urea.

Abstract: Blends of hydrocarbon polyolefin, reinforcing fiber, acid copolymer of .alpha.-olefin and .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and wetting agent are provided wherein the acid copolymer has from 0 to about 90 percent of the acid groups ionized by neutralization with metal ions. Such blends have excellent Izod impact values and fast molding cycles and as such are particularly suitable as molding resins.

Abstract: This invention relates to hot melt adhesive compositions which include an elastomeric co- or terpolymer, about 5 to about 100 parts by weight of a neutralized sulfonated co- or terpolymer per 100 parts by weight of the highly unsaturated hydrocarbon rubber, wherein the neutralized sulfonated elastomeric polymer has about 0.2 to about 5 weight percent of chemically combined sulfur and about 25 to about 200 parts by weight of a hydrocarbon resin of a petroleum or coal tar distillate, aliphatic dienes and mono and diolefins, cyclic olefins of 5 to 6 carbon atoms and hydrogenated poly cyclics per 100 parts by weight of the neutralized sulfonated co- or terpolymer rubber.

Abstract: This invention relates to unique and novel compositions based on chemically combining a sulfonated polymer and a tertiary amine terminated polylactone composition. The resulting amine neutralized sulfonated polymer compositions have a variety of uses including those as diverse as adhesive agents, thermoplastic elastomers, additive uses wherein these materials can be utilized to compatibilize two different polymers which are normally incompatible. These compositions can also be blended with fillers and/or oils when the sulfonated polymer is elastomeric. The materials display thermoplastic character.

Abstract: This invention relates to hot melt adhesive compositions which includes a neutralized sulfonated elastomeric polymer having about 5 to about 50 meq. of neutralized sulfonate groups per 100 grams of the neutralized sulfonated elastomeric polymer, about 25 to about 250 parts by weight of a polyisobutylene per 100 parts of the neutralized sulfonated elastomeric polymer, and about 25 to about 250 parts by weight of a hydrocarbon resin of a petroleum or coal tar distillate, aliphatic dienes and mono and diolefins, cyclic olefins of 5 or 6 carbon atoms and hydrogenated poly cyclics per 100 parts by weight of the neutralized sulfonated EPDM terpolymer.