Abstract: A process for manufacturing thermosetting resins comprises reacting a first compound bearing at least one aldehyde function and a second organic compound bearing at least one hydrogen function. The first chemical is an agricultural by-product containing at least one sugar which can be transformed by hydrolysis into a sugar bearing at least one aldehyde function. Such resins are intended in particular for the manufacture of plywood and particle boards.

Abstract: Aqueous silicone emulsions, especially useful for rendering a wide variety of substrates nonadhesive/water-repellent by polycondensation crosslinking, contain (a) an .alpha.,.omega.-dihydroxydiorganopolysiloxane, (b) an organohydropolysiloxane containing at least 3 hydrogen atoms bonded to silicon atoms per molecule, (c) a polyvinyl alcohol, (d) a nonionic emulsifying agent, and (e) a crosslinking catalytically effective amount of a monochelate of pentacoordinated tin of valency IV.

Abstract: Hydrocolloid adhesive compositions are disclosed comprising a rubbery elastomeric base having dispersed therein hydrocolloid particles, at least some of which are polycationic hydrocolloid particles. The compositions have enhanced resistance to breakdown by body fluids and are especially useful as wound dressings.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane compositions curable into elastomeric state even in the absence of atmospheric moisture, notably in a confined environment, and well adopted for the production of seals, include an acyloxy crosslinking agent and a natural or synthetic hydrogel hardening agent.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane compositions curable into elastomeric state even in the absence of atmospheric moisture, notably in a confined environment, and well adopted for the production of seals, include a ketiminoxy crosslinking agent and a natural or synthetic hydrogel hardening agent.

Abstract: High oxygen barrier characteristics over a wide range of humidity conditions is achieved with a coating formed by an ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer resin having a sugar additive uniformly dispersed therein by dissolution with the resin in a liquid carrier forming a solvent of a coating solution through which the additive modified resin coating is applied to a passive substrate.

Abstract: Methods for producing spray cellulosic insulation and for wet spray open cavity installation of such material. Processed cellulosic fibers are moistened with an expansion agent, preferably comprising water with a wetting agent mixed therein. For installation, a composition preferably comprising an adhesive and a wetting agent in water is used to moisten the material as it is blown into place.

Abstract: This invention relates to formaldehyde-free, aqueous glue dispersions which contain polyisocyanates. These systems are particularly suitable for gluing veneers and surface materials on wood and wood products. The systems are prepared from polyisocyanates in combination with extenders based on flours and cold water-soluble of hydrolyzed natural starch. In this process, polyisocyanates or aqueous dispersions thereof are added while stirring to aqueous solutions or mixtures of starch and flour.The extender-containing adhesive systems are aqueous glue dispersions having increased service life which in their preferred embodiment contain about 15 to 30% by weight of polyisocyanates, preferably polyphenyl-polymethylene polyisocyanate (PMDI), 10 to 15% by weight of starch which is soluble in cold water and 14 to 25% by weight of (cereal) flour and optionally, other additives and the appropriate quantity of water adding up to 100% by weight.

Abstract: Percutaneous emboli are formed for therapeutic and/or corrective reasons by using a composition which includes crosslinked gells of hyaluronic acid (HA), hylan (HY) or mixed crosslinked gels of HA or HY with other materials, thrombin and cationic substances containing quaternary ammonium groups. Other optional materials include fillers and radio-opaque substances.

Abstract: Polyionene-transformed modified polymer-polysaccharide separation matrix and use thereof in removing contaminants of microorganism origin from biological liquids are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid suspension of a high molecular weight, water-soluble polymer or water-soluble salt prepared by admixing and water-soluble polymer with a hydrocarbon carrier fluid and a suspending agent comprising an aqueous emulsion of a copolymer comprising a water-insoluble and substantially hydrocarbon-insoluble polymer consisting of particles having a dry weight average particle size of below 10 .mu.m and which is formed from monomers of which 80% to 100% are hydrophobic, 30 to 100% are polar and 0% to 20% are hydrophilic. More particularly, the copolymer comprises from about 80% to about 100% C.sub.1-30 alkyl methacrylate monomers and from about 0% to about 20% hydrophilic monomers. Preferably, the copolymer comprises 90% to 100% 2-ethylhexylacrylate and from about 0.5% to about 10% acrylic acid. The liquid suspension is capable of supporting about 5 pounds of water-soluble polymer per gallon of suspension.

Abstract: Combinations of glycosaminoglycan and certain cationic polymers provide modified glycosaminoglycan properties and can provide substantivity to keratinous material, compatibility, stability, humectancy, rheology and other properties useful in personal care or medical applications.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin is homogeneously mixed with a carbohydrate additive within a predetermined weight ratio range and then extruded under the usual extrusion temperature and pressure conditions to enhance physical properties of the extruded material.

Abstract: The invention described herein comprises a two component sealant composition and process for applying the same for repair of ruptures, holes, cracks, etc., in hoses, pipes, tires, etc. The first component is an alpha-cyanoacrylate glue which is applied as a layer covering the rupture or crack and after a very short period the second component, a powder, is applied to the surface of the alpha-cyanoacrylate. This second component comprises a polymerization initiator having hydroxyl and/or carboxylate groups therein, such as carbohydrate, i.e., saccharides, etc., hydrolyzed polyvinylacetate, etc. A particularly preferred initiator is alginate.

Abstract: Cationic polymer - containing compositions in dry, powder form and having enhanced water-solubility are obtained by mixing (1) from about 5% to about 99% by weight of a solid, finely divided water-soluble cationic polymer and (2) from about 1.0% to about 95% by weight of a solid, finely divided, water-soluble anionic surfactant. The compositions are useful in cosmetic preparations and as flocculating agents, sludge dewatering agents and paper auxiliaries.

Abstract: Heavy metal salts of hyaluronic acid have been prepared. In particular, this invention is directed to silver, gold, cerium and tungsten salts of hyaluronic acid. These heavy metal salts of hyaluronic acid are useful as antimicrobial agents. Gold hyaluronate may also be used to treat arthritis. This invention also concerns methods of making the silver salt of hyaluronic acid as well as compositions containing silver hyaluronate or gold hyaluronate. The invention also concerns composition containing heavy metal salts having radioactively labelled hyaluronate moieties.

Abstract: A writing ink composition having a pseudoplasticity index value between about 0.02 and 0.18, a low-shear viscosity between about 25,000 and 120,000 cP, and a high-shear viscosity between about 6 and 26 cP can be used in a hybrid, ball-point marking instrument which combines advantageous features of both paste-ink and liquid-ink ballpens. The writing ink can be prepared using a colloid milling procedure.

Abstract: A synthetic resin product which contains various substances such as perfumes, insectifuges/insecticides, rust preventives, mold/mildes-proofing or anti-fungi agents which are inactivated by forming an inclusion compound thereof in cyclodextrin and coated with glycitol(s) to thereby prolong the duration period thereof. A process for the production of the same is further disclosed.

Abstract: A polyolefin-base resin composition comprising a vegetable fibrous material in fiber form containing cellulose as major constituent and a high flow rate polyolefin-base resin having a melt index of 20 to 100. By using this resin it has become possible to improve the poor processability of a conventional polyolefin-base resin composition incorporated with a vegetable fibrous material in fiber form containing cellulose as major constituent. The invention makes it possible to produce an article of large size and small wall thickness by injection molding while desirable mechanical characteristics being retained.

Abstract: An electrophoretic gel which, when used in an electrophoretic process for the separating chylomicrons, beta lipoproteins, pre-beta lipoproteins, and alpha lipoproteins, enables the separation of the alpha lipoprotein band from the faster moving free fatty acid albumin band. The electrophoretic gel comprises a matrix selected from the group consisting of polysaccharides and derivatives thereof, a buffer having a buffering capacity in an alkaline pH range, and an effective amount of a poly(oxyethylene)-poly(oxypropylene)-poly(oxyethylene) block copolymer.An improved electrophoretic technique characterized in that the above electrophoretic gel is employed therein.

Abstract: The process of preparing a formaldehyde-free, thermosetting resin which is especially useful for bonding lignocellulosic materials together to form plywood or particle board, which process comprises first reacting an aqueous preparation containing a carbohydrate raw material with a mineral acid to convert the carbohydrate to polymerizable reactants and second reacting the polymerizable reactants with ammonia to form the thermosetting resin. The resin can be further cross-linked to form an insoluble resinous material by heating.

Abstract: Storage-stable, aqueous polysiloxane emulsions well adopted as coating compositions to impart anti-adhesiveness/water-repellency to a wide variety of substrates, e.g., paper, are comprised of an anti-adhesive/water-repellency effective amount of (A) diorganopolysiloxane oil having the formula:HO(SiR.sub.2 O).sub.n Hwherein the symbols R, which may be identical or different, are each an alkyl radical containing from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, the 3,3,3-tri-fluoropropyl radical, or the vinyl radical, at least 50% of the radicals R being methyl radicals and at most 5% vinyl radicals, and the symbol n is any number, the value of which is such that the viscosity of the oil ranges from 500 to 50,000 mPa.s at 25.degree. C.; (B) an organopolysiloxane resin comprising recurring units selected from among those of the formulae R'SiO.sub.1.5, R'.sub.2 SiO and R'.sub.3 SiO.sub.0.

Abstract: Disclosed are cross-linked gels of hyaluronic acid, alone or mixed with other hydrophilic polymers and containing various substances or covalently bonded low molecular weight substances and processes for preparing them. These products are useful in numerous applications including cosmetic formulations and as drug delivery systems.

Abstract: A medium for electrophoresis in the form of an aqueous gel comprising an acrylamide copolymer having at least one specifically selected repeating unit; and a compound containing at least one carbamoyl group such as urea or formamide which serves as modifier.

Abstract: Disclosed are cross-linked gels of hyaluronic acid, alone or mixed with other hydrophilic polymers and containing various substances or covalently bonded low molecular weight substances and processes for preparing them. These products are useful in numerous applications including cosmetic formulations and as drug delivery systems.

Abstract: The present invention concerns our discovery that aqueous cellulosic slurries comprising primary binder, newsprint, sulfite pulp, and vegetable shell flour can be prepared and formed as desired into various configurations. The materials thus formed are usable for a variety of purposes including furniture, paneling and flooring structures.

Abstract: Medical grade pressure sensitive adhesive compositions comprising a homogeneous mixture of one or more polyisobutylenes or blends of one or more polyisobutylenes and butyl rubber, one or more styrene radial or block type copolymers, mineral oil, one or more water soluble hydrocolloid gums, and a tackifier. One or more water swellable cohesive strengthening agents, an antioxidant, and various other optional ingredients may be included within the adhesive composition.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for forming a coated wood product having the appearance and texture of wood grain, which conceals joints on the wood surface and which is capable of accepting conventional wood stain.

Abstract: A process is provided for the incorporation of fibrous material into a polymer wherein the fibrous material as a dispersion in water is added to a solution of the polymer which is being subjected to agitation, whereby the fibrous material transfers from the aqueous phase to the polymer solution, and the polymer-fibrous material mixture is recovered.

Abstract: A viscous cellulose substance containing paste which is characterized by containing an alkoxylated plasticizer and a ratio of solid to the organic solvent phase of .gtoreq.1 and which can be used to prepare a lacquer consisting at most of 25% of an organic solvent.

Abstract: An improved method for the preparation of particleboard wherein a cellulose-containing particulate material is provided with a urea formaldehyde resin bonding agent and thereafter shaped and hardened at an elevated temperature and pressure. The bonding agent used is a urea-formaldehyde resin solution additionally containing melamine in an amount of 1.0 and 10 percent by weight, relative to the total amount of resin solids. The molar ratio of formaldehyde to mole equivalents of amino groups in the bonding agent is in the range of between 0.500:1 and 0.575:1.

Abstract: An heteropolysaccharide known as Biopolymer PS 87 comprises glucose, galactose, mannose, glucuronic acid and fucose. Biopolymer PS 87 is pseudoplastic, has a consistency at 20.degree. C. of at least 150 poise and a yield stress value at 20.degree. C. of at least 30 dynes/cm.sup.2. Biopolymer PS 87 is synthesized by a strain of Bacillus polymyxa or a genetically similar micro-organism and has many domestic and industrial uses as a suspending agent or thickener.

Abstract: A moisture vapor permeable sheet material is comprised of a homogeneous admixture of a synthetic polymer material and a protein derivative. The sheet material is moisture vapor permeable and non-penetrable by liquid water. The sheet material additionally can have coated thereon a pressure sensitive adhesive which is comprised of a snythetic organic polymer adhesive and a soluble protein derivative in solid solution. Sheet material is formed by providing a homogeneous fluid solution of a soluble protein derivative and a synthetic organic polymer in a solvent. The protein derivative has a pH level compatible with the pH level of the organic polymer. Film is formed from the homogeneous fluid solution and the solvent is removed from the film to form the sheet material which is moisture vapor permeable. When the sheet material includes an adhesive, the adhesive is coated as a fluid solution in a solvent on one side of the sheet material.

Abstract: An improved denture adhesive containing a karaya gum adhesive component in a hydrophilic vehicle comprising certain polyethylene glycols and, as an optional component in certain forms of the subject adhesives, glycerin, for enhancing pharmaceutical elegance of the final product.

Abstract: Polymer compositions and processes consisting of mixture of vinyl chloride polymer and polyether urethane with tertiary amine and/or ammonium groups and heparin. The compositions can be converted into shaped articles, e.g. tubes, cannulae, catheters and the like useful in the medical field.

Abstract: A melt-processable composition comprising at least one polymer capable of forming an anisotropic melt and at least one other melt-processable polymer characterized in that the temperature range over which the polymer can form an anisotropic melt overlaps the temperature range over which the melt-processable polymer may be melt processed. The melt viscosity of such compositions may be very much less than that of the melt-processable polymer in the absence of the anisotropic melt-forming polymer particularly at high shear rates, corresponding to those encountered during moulding and extrusion operations. On the other hand at low shear rates and particularly when the concentration of anisotropic melt-forming polymer does not exceed 5% by weight increases in melt viscosity are obtainable which are valuable in fabrication processes operated at low shear rate where retention of form stability is required.

Abstract: A melt-processable composition comprising at least one polymer capable of forming an anisotropic melt and at least one other melt-processable polymer characterized in that the temperature range over which the polymer can form an anisotropic melt overlaps the temperature range over which the melt-processable polymer may be melt processed. The melt viscosity of such compositions may be very much less than that of the melt-processable polymer in the absence of the anisotropic melt-forming polymer particularly at high shear rates, corresponding to those encountered during moulding and extrusion operations.

Abstract: Polymer compositions of a mixture of vinyl chloride polymer and polyurethane with tertiary amine and/or ammonium groups and heparin.

Abstract: An inclusion compound-containing composite comprises a container formed of a permeable membrane and an inclusion compound holding therein an active component and enclosed with the container. Through the membrane of the container, the composite releases the active component slowly and continuously over a long time.

Abstract: A process of preparing film, fibers and other shaped articles by nitrosating a polyhydroxy polymer in a reaction medium containing a solubilizing agent for the resulting polyhydroxy polymer nitrite ester and a suitable proton acceptor, bringing the reaction mixture into the desired shape and regenerating and separating the polyhydroxy polymer by contact with a protic solvent in the presence of an acid catalyst. The polyhydroxy polymer may be a polyvinyl alcohol, cellulose or other polysaccharide, and mixtures thereof. Also dissolved in the reaction medium may be an organic solvent soluble polymer substantially lacking hydroxyl groups. If mixtures of polyhydroxy polymers or of polyhydroxy polymers lacking hydroxyl groups and organic solvent soluble polymers are employed the resulting films, fibers or other shaped articles consist of homogeneous and intimate mixtures of all the polymers originally present in solution.

Abstract: A process for preparing a urea-formaldehyde base resin having a F/U molar ratio of 1.0:1-1.2:1, that is hydrolytically stable, which comprises adjusting a formaldehyde solution to a pH of 0.5-2.5, slowly charging urea to said formaldehyde solution while maintaining the temperature at 40.degree.-70.degree. C., neutralizing the reaction mixture after obtaining a Gardner viscosity in the range of T+-V+, then adding the final charge of urea and permitting equilibration.

Abstract: A process for bonding lignocellulosic material under heat and pressure, where the bonded lignocellulosic material is characterized by a low emission of formaldehyde, which comprises applying a binder to said lignocellulosic material, said binder comprising a urea-formaldehyde base resin having a ratio of formaldehyde to urea of 1.0:1-1.2:1, said base resin having essentially no free formaldehyde and said base resin when cured containing substantially more methylene groups than methylene ether groups, consolidating said lignocellulosic material and curing the binder.

Abstract: A polyolefin resin composition which is suitable mainly for affording superior processing properties of sheet and little in the variation of flowability at hot processing temperatures is provided.The composition comprises (A) a resin mixture comprising a polypropylene resin and a polyethylene resin, the respective percentages by weight of these resins in the mixture being specified, (B) a polyolefin resin modified with a polymerizable unsaturated carboxylic acid, its salt or its ester by graft polymerization and (C) finely divided vegetable fibers, the ratio of (A) to (B) and the content of (C) in the composition being both specified. Further an agent (D) may be added to the composition, such as petroleum resin, rosin, rosin-like resin, plasticizer or inorganic filler.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new azulmic acids stabilized by condensation with carbonyl compounds, several processes for their preparation and their use for various purposes.

Abstract: A melt-processable composition comprising at least one polymer capable of forming an anisotropic melt and at least one other melt-processable polymer characterized in that the temperature range over which the polymer can form an anisotropic melt overlaps the temperature range over which the melt-processable polymer may be melt processed. The melt viscosity of such compositions may be very much less than that of the melt-processable polymer in the absence of the anisotropic melt-forming polymer particularly at high shear rates, corresponding to those encountered during moulding and extrusion operations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new modified azulmic acids, several processes for their preparation and their use as intermediate products for the synthesis of numerous products.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for producing a novel polymer composition comprised of a polyacrylonitrile polymer and a block copolymer with acrylonitrile and non-crystalline polymer sequences wherein the polymer composition is formed by the removal of a solvent from a solution of a polyacrylonitrile polymer and a block copolymer with acrylonitrile and non-crystalline polymer sequences.

Abstract: The invention is a method of producing dispersions of aqueous globules in an aqueous medium. The aqueous phases are rendered insoluble or immiscible in one another by the presence in separate phases of colloidal ionic reactants, preferably macromolecular polyelectrolytes, which are opposite in charge. The dispersed globules are larger than colloidal dimensions, and may be as large as one-half inch or more in length. If desired, they can be separated from the continuous medium and dried as discrete particles. When one or more of the aqueous phases are different in color, the compositions are useful in producing multicolor coatings, ceramic glazes, and fibrous webs. The dispersion is unique in that each of the dispersed globules possesses such plasticity and coherence that it may be subjected to substantial shear without subdividing. The dispersion when the globules are colored may be applied to a desired surface to impart either a first or second decorative appearance thereto.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a graft polymermodified cellulose pulp filler from cellulose sulfite pulp having an R.sub.18 value greater than 80%, which comprises adding to the pulp a redox initiator; washing the pulp with water having a pH below 5 in an amount sufficient to adjust the redox initiator cation content to within the range from about 5 to about 1000 ppm of cellulose sulfite pulp; adding hydrogen peroxide in an amount to provide within the range from about 0.1% to about 4% H.sub.2 O.sub.2 by weight of the sulfite pulp; and then reacting the pulp with at least one monomer having the formula: ##STR1## in which: R.sub.1 is hydrogen or methyl; andR.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of nitrilo --CN, ##STR2## and COOR.sub.3 groups, wherein R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-butyl, isobutyl and 2-ethylhexyl; at a temperature at which grafting of the monomer onto the cellulose polymer molecule proceeds but below about 70.degree. C.