Abstract: A filler-containing resin composition containingcomponent A, which is an ethylene copolymer having (a) a melt flow rate (MFR) of 0.01 to 20 g/10 min.; (b) a density D of not more than 0.935 g/cm.sup.3 ; (c) a single peak of elution volume corresponding to a temperature within a range from 30 to 100.degree. C. with the elution curve satisfying a relationship in which the ratio H/W is not less than 1 when H represents the height of the peak and W represents the width of the elution curve at 1/2 H; and (d) an elution volume Y wherein (1) Y.ltoreq.-4500D+4105 when the density D of the component A is less than 0.91 g/cm.sup.3, but Y.ltoreq.100; or (2) Y.ltoreq.10 when the density D of the component A is not less than 0.91 g/cm.sup.3 ; andcomponent B, which is a particulate inorganic filler having an average particle size of not more than 10 .mu.m, and a bulk density of 0.1 to 0.7 g/cm.sup.

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 properties of polyphenylene ether-polyarylene sulphide mixtures are improved by the addition of an agent as it is known for the improvement of the properties of polyphenylene ether-polyamide mixtures.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition which is rendered resistant to deterioration induced by exposure to gamma radiation is disclosed. The composition is imparted an improved degree of color stability upon the incorporation of a minor amount of a poly(alkylene oxide) oligomer and a halogenated aromatic acid derivative therewith. In addition, the composition is characterized by its low initial color and the small change in its yellowness index after a waiting period of several weeks.

Abstract: The invention relates to formulations for use as an adhesive component in the restoration of dental hard substance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which is suitable for the preparation of coatings, sealants and/or fillers and contains one or more binder components and as reactive thinner an octadienyl ether which may contain ester groups and which has a viscosity at 23.degree. C. of at most 5,000 mPas and a content of 1 to 80% by weight of octadienyl groups, --C.sub.8 H.sub.13, 0 to 35% by weight of hydroxyl groups and 0 to 30% by weight of carboxyl groups.

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: The invention relates to thermoplastic compositions containing an effective internal lubricating amount of a branched guerbet alcohol derived ester having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen, --CO--alkyl or --CO--alkenyl; each R' is independently alkyl or alkenyl, said alkyl or alkenyl radicals having from 5 to 25 carbon atoms; each R" is independently hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; m and n are each integers having a value of from 0 to 150; p is an integer having a value of from 4 to 12 and s is an integer having a value of from 2 to 36. The invention also relates to the molded or extruded product of said thermoplastic composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a laminated glass, more specifically to an airplane windshield. The present laminated glass offers excellent resistance to breakage, and particularly, to cleavage of the sheets of glass from plastic layer(s) laminated therewith.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition comprising a polycarbonate resin and a stabilizing agent is disclosed. Containing (i) a polyether polyol and (ii) an aromatic disulfide, the agent imparts to the composition improved resistance to gamma-radiation-induced color change. Articles molded from the composition of the invention are suitable for the preparation of gamma-radiation sterilizable medical equipment.

Abstract: An ink jet composition and method of printing on plain paper are provided wherein the composition comprises a colloidal solution of a nonaqueous solvent (e.g. selected glycol ethers) and a disperse phase comprising a resin (e.g. a selected ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer) which is soluble in the solvent at room temperature and a dyestuff which is soluble in the resin at room temperature but substantially insoluble in the solvent at room temperature. The ink composition is fluid and may have a very low viscosity at room temperature.

Abstract: A stable binder latex that is substantially free from organic solvents useful for preparing coating compositions for application to a substrate which comprises a chlorinated ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin containing up to 16% by weight vinyl acetate, optionally containing acrylic acid or methacrylic acid in amounts of from 5 to 15% by weight, a nonionic surfactant that is an alkyl or aryl ester of polyoxyethylene, an alkyl or aryl ester of polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene adducts, an alkylphenoxy polyoxyethylene, or an alkylphenoxy polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene adduct that coats microscopic particles of the chlorinated ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resins thereby preventing the particles from coalescing, and water, preferably the composition contains a low molecular weight plasticizer.

Abstract: Normally water insoluble hot melt adhesive compositions containing structural polymers such as A-B-A block copolymers, butyl rubbers, polyesters, ethylene vinyl acetates, ethylene acrylic acid polymers can be made sensitive to the action of water using an effective water sensitizing amount of a polyalkyloxazoline polymer in the hot melt adhesive. The polyalkyloxazoline polymer can be incorporated into a single phase adhesive composition with the structural polymer using an effective amount of a hydroxyl or carboxylic acid compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a viscosity index improver in the form of a high-concentration non-aqueous dispersion of a low-viscosity olefinic polymer and a method of preparing the same.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition for radiation sterilization, comprising an aromatic polycarbonate resin having structural units derived from a halogenated bisphenol, and a polyalkylene compound selected from poly(alkylene glycol), its ether, silyl ether or ester. Molded articles produced from the composition do not substantially undergo yellowing when exposed to radiation in air or under a substantially oxygen-free atmosphere, and can be advantageously employed in medical appliances.

Abstract: Weatherable thermoplastic polymeric compositions are formed by blending weatherable grafted rubber composition with an aliphatic diester selected from the group consisting of dialkoxyalkoxyalkyl diesters and dialkoxydialkoxyalkyl diesters of aliphatic dicarboxylic acids containing 4 to 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Masterbatches which can be employed for dyeing and compounding various materials, such as polymer-based paints, plastic materials and inks, consists of homogeneous mixtures of acrylic resins and/or ketone or aldehyde-resins, esters of citric, acetylcitric or tartaric acid, and dyes, pigments and/or additives.

Abstract: This invention relates to a solid polyelectrolyte polymer film which comprises a polymer, a plasticizer for the polymer, an epoxidized vegetable oil, and an electrolyte.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of maintaining the flowability of a dispersion of fine particles of a water-soluble polymer mainly comprising acrylic acid and/or acrylamide in an aqueous salt solution for a long period of time.In order to attain the above-described object, the present invention is characterized by adding to a polymer dispersion 0.05 to 1% by weight, based on the dispersion, of a nonionic surfactant and 2 to 10% by weight, based on the dispersion, of an oleaginous liquid. The aqueous salt solution for dispersing the polymer particles is most preferably an aqueous solution of a salt wherein the counter ion is a monovalent cation, and the salt concentration of the aqueous solution is preferably at least 15% by weight.The acrylic water-soluble polymer dispersion is used for applications such as high-molecular flocculants, sizing agents, or paper-strength agents.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions containing at least one member selected from among aromatic polycarbonate and aromatic polyestercarbonate resins were plasticized by incorporating therewith a small amount of a copolyetherester conforming to ##STR1## wherein x is about 2 to 15, n is about 3 to 10 and y is about 1 to 10. A and A' are end groups which may independently be a hydroxy group, a carboxy radical, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy or a C.sub.6 -050249762 C.sub.10 aryloxy group. The compositions of the invention are characterized by their improved processability.

Abstract: An ink jet ink composition useful for printing on plain paper at room temperature comprises a colloidal suspension of a nonaqueous solvent (e.g. selected glycol ethers) and dispersed particles comprising a natural resin or synthetic polymer which is insoluble in water but soluble in the solvent at room temperature, and a dyestuff which is soluble in or bindable to the resin or polymer at room temperature but substantially insoluble in the solvent at room temperature. The ink composition is fluid and has a low viscosity at room temperature.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber composition comprising (1) 100 parts by weight of a polymer composition comprising(I) a vinylidene fluoride resin,(II) at least one rubber selected from the group consisting of acrylic rubbers, .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubbers and hydrides of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubbers, said acrylic rubber consisting of (A) 30 to 99.9% by weight of an alkyl acrylate and/or an alkoxy-substituted alkyl acrylate, (B) 0.1 to 10% by weight of a crosslinkable monomer and (C) 0 to 70% by weight of another ethylenically unsaturated compound copolymerizable with (A) and (B) (the sum of (A), (B) and (C) is 100% by weight) and said .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubber consisting of (D) 10 to 60% by weight of an .alpha.,.beta.

Abstract: Partial esters of saturated, linear C.sub.22 -C.sub.34 -monocarboxylic acids with polyols containing at least 3 carbon atoms and at least 2 hydroxyl groups are provided. The partial esters contain on average at least 1 free hydroxyl group and are generally obtained as mixtures of partial esters of at least 2 of said C.sub.22 -C.sub.34 -monocaroxylic acids. Particularly contemplated are partial esters based on montanic acids. The partial esters exhibit excellent release effects and transparency properties when used as release agents for plastics based on PVC or PVC copolymers.

Abstract: Cross-linked (meth)-acrylates having a particle size in the range from 0.01 to 10 .mu.m which have a degree of swelling of 100 to 2,000% by weight and a degree of cross-linking of 50 to 100% by weight, relative to the polymer, are fillers for applications in the dental field.

Abstract: An aqueous marking pen ink for writing boards comprising an aqueous vehicle containing a resin, an ester compound and a pigment dispersed in said aqueous vehicle, said resin being selected from the group consisting of the specific polymers and said ester compound being selected from the group consisting of the specific compounds. The marking pen produces writings or markings which are easily erased with dry erasers.

Abstract: A method of producing an emulsion polymer which comprises adding a polymerizable monomer to an emulsion polymer containing a high-molecular-weight compound having a weight average molecular weight of 20,000 to 2,000,000 as a seed polymer, the amount of the unsaturated monomer being 1.5 to 9.5 times the total volume of the solids in the emulsion polymer, and thereafter, polymerizing the monomer in the presence of a film-forming aid.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic polycarbonate molding compositions which are rendered improved resistance to gamma-radiation by the incorporation therewith of about 0.05 to about 5.0 percent by weight of an ester of poly(alkylene)oxide conforming to ##STR1## wherein R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkyl, aryl or alkylaryl, Y denotes a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl radical, and X is about 1 to 40, preferably 5 to 30.The compositions of the invention exhibit excellent resistance to yellowness and formation of haze which commonly characterize gamma irradiated articles molded from polycarbonate.

Abstract: The invention deals with the preparation, compositions, and application of certain high molecular weight hydrophobic citrate polyesters of guerbet alcohols and their alkoxylates, which are useful in polycarbonate processing.

Abstract: Compositions for stabilizing rigid (unplasticized) halogen-containing organic polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat, ultra-violet light and weathering comprise organotin or non-tin metal salt primary heat stabilizers in combination with esters of polyhydrocarbyl ether glycols.

Abstract: An antithrombogenic, non-calcifying, and elastic material on a basis of polyurethane, characterized by the addition of fatty-acid esters and optionally by the further addition of cross-linking agent that react with water.

Abstract: A vulcanizable rubber composition comprising (1) 100 parts by weight of a polymer composition comprising(I) a vinylidene fluoride resin,(II) at least one rubber selected from the group consisting of acrylic rubbers, .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubbers and hydrides of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubbers, said acrylic rubber consisting of (A) 30 to 99.9% by weight of an alkyl acrylate and/or an alkoxy-substituted alkyl acrylate, (B) 0.1 to 10% by weight of a crosslinkable monomer and (C) 0 to 70% by weight of another ethylenically unsaturated compound copolymerizable with (A) and (B) (the sum of (A), (B) and (C) is 100% by weight) and said .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubber consisting of (D) 10 to 60% by weight of an .alpha.,.beta.

Abstract: A non-homogenized oil-in-water, essentially wax free emulsion cleaner polisher composition that resists phase separation. The composition comprises from about 75 to 99% water, 0.5 to 12% film former, 0.1 to 5% nonionic emulsifier and 0.01 to 0.3% thickener. The composition may be dispensed from pump, trigger or squeeze sprayers. Various methods are also disclosed to formulate the composition.

Abstract: A polyester composition wich comprises(a) 100 parts by weight of a polyester containing at least 80 mol % of ethylene terephthalate repeating unit,(b) 1 to 15 parts by weight of a carboxylic acid ester of a polyalkylene glycol or its derivative,(c) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of an epoxy compound having a polyoxyalkylene chain, and(d) 0.1 to 50 parts by weight of an inorganic filler.

Abstract: A polyvinylsolixane catalyst paste which comprises up to 20,000 ppm of finely divided platinum black which functions to adsorb hydrogen gas generated in the reaction of said catalyst paste when mixed with a base paste containing hydrofunctional polydimethylsiloxane, said base paste further containing a hydrophilic surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel sealant composition consisting essentially of an admixture of at least one polyolefin resin in particulate form, magnesium oxide, a metal salt of a fatty acid and a suitable liquid carrier. In general, the ingredients are normally present in the range of from about 15 to 25 percent polyolefin, from about 0 to about 6 percent of the metal fatty acid salt, from about 10 to 18 percent magnesium oxide and from about 53 to about 70 percent carrier.

Abstract: Polyvinyl chloride articles such as bottles and films are provided which have a high degree of clarity, low haze, low blush, excellent color stability and which do not impart taste and odor to the contents of the article. A novel composition is used to form the articles. Said composition comprises at least one ingredient selected from the group having the formula:OH--X--O--RandR--O--X--O--R.X in the above formulas is a straight chain, branched or cyclic radical having from 2 to about 20 oxygen atoms, preferably from 2 to 10 and more preferably from 2 to 6. At least one of said oxygen atoms must form an ether linkage and the remainder may form ether, epoxy or hydroxy bonds or mixtures thereof. X also has from about 4 to about 60 carbon atoms, preferably 6 to 30, more preferably 6 to 20. R is a straight chain radical having from about 5 to about 40 carbon atoms, preferably 12 to 20.

Abstract: A method of forming a composition that can be formed into a film exhibiting freedom from loss of tack and anti-fogging properties on prolonged storage in a freezer comprising dry blending linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) with preferably at least a pair of tack agents and a pair of anti-fog agents, extruding the dry blend as an elongated member, chopping said member to particulates and extruding said particulates to form a film.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising a linear saturated polyester and from 0.5 to 30 percent by weight of the polyester of at least one ester of a polyfunctional alcohol having a molecular weight of from 900 to about 1,500. The ester is of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid wherein the alcohol has the formulaR.sup.1 [(OR.sup.2).sub.n OH].sub.mwherein R.sup.1 is a hydrocarbon radical of from 3 to 10 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is a hydrocarbon radical of from 2 to 4 carbon atoms, n can be the same or a different interger of from 2 to 15, m is an integer of from 3 to 6. The alcohol has greater than 20 carbon atoms. The acid is a carboxylic acid of from 1 to 25 and preferably 3 to 10 carbon atoms, and from 1 to 10 carboxyl groups. Preferably the acid has from 3 to 10 carbon atoms and one carboxyl group.

Abstract: Highly functional fluorinated polyisocyanates of the formula: ##STR1## wherein Z.sub.1 represents the functional group --O--CO--NH--R--NCO;Z.sub.2 represents the difunctional group --O--CO--NH--R--NH--CO--O--;R.sub.f is a radical derived from fluoropolyethers having a molecular weight between 500 and 7000;T represents a trivalent or tetravalent radical derived from a polyol;q is zero or 1; ands is 1 or 2.Also, varnishes containing said highly functional fluorinated polyisocyanates of formula (I).

Abstract: Hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive prepared from (a) a rubbery block copolymer containing a rubbery polyisoprene midblock portion and a plurality of crystalline poly(vinylarene) endblocks; (b) a tackifying resin compatible with the midblock portion and (c) poly(alkyloxazoline); and (d) an antioxidant. These adhesives are characterized by exceptional elastic memory, high tensile strength and excellent peel adhesion and, as such, are especially suited for use in elasticized bands for disposable items.

Abstract: The cold resistance of chloroprene rubber can be improved by blending an ester derived from a specified glycol component and a specified fatty acid component without any adverse effect upon the other physical and chemical properties of the rubber. This ester is not extracted with oily matters such as oil or grease, so that the resulting chloroprene rubber composition hardly exhibits a decrease in cold resistance even after extraction with oily matters.

Abstract: An adduct of a heteroatomic monomer, e.g., gamma-methacryloxypropyl trimethoxysilane and a monoahl, e.g., a monohydroxyl polyalkylene oxide or a polyahl, e.g., a polypropylene glycol, is usefully employed in the preparation of stable copolymer dispersions of the type used in the production of polyurethane foams and polyurethane elastomers.The copolymer dispersion is prepared by addition copolymerization of (1) the adduct with (2) ethylenically unsaturated monomer(s), e.g., styrene or mixture thereof with acrylonitrile, while (1) and (2) are dispersed or dissolved in an excess of a polyahl, i.e., an active hydrogen polyfunctional compound.

Abstract: According to the invention, a resin composition having an electromagnetic wave shielding effect is provided. The resin composition comprises 35 to 90 wt % of an ABS resin or a mixture of the ABS resin and an AS resin, 1 to 25 wt % of a plasticizer and 5 to 40 wt % of carbon fibers. The carbon fibers are uniformly dispersed in the resin ingredient without being broken or cut at the step of mixing and dispersing the resin components, thus exhibiting improved electromagnetic wave shielding effect.

Abstract: According to the invention, a resin composition having an electromagnetic wave shielding effect is provided. The resin composition comprises 35 to 90 wt % of an ABS resin or a mixture of the ABS resin and an AS resin, 1 to 25 wt % of a plasticizer and 5 to 40 wt % of carbon fibers. The carbon fibers are uniformly dispersed in the resin ingredient without being broken or cut at the step of mixing and dispersing the resin components, thus exhibiting improved electromagnetic wave shielding effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to a structurally viscous thickener which contains a copolymer of acrylic acid and acrylamide, a polyacrylic acid and optionally a solvent, emulsifiers, a neutralizing agent and a deaerator as additional components. The thickener may be in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion and is particularly suitable for use in printing pastes for dyeing and printing fibre material, especially textile fabrics.

Abstract: Polyvinylidene fluoride compositions have their flexibility improved by incorporation therewith of a minor proportion of one or more esters formed between at least one aliphatic diol such as 2,2-dimethyl 1,3-propanediol, a polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, a polypropylene glycol, tetramethyleneglycol, a polytetramethyleneglycol or an aliphatic triol such as glycerol, and a monocarboxylic acid of aliphatic chain containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms or a monocarboxylic acid of aromatic radical such as benzoic acid. Polyvinylidene fluorides of improved flexibility are particularly useful for manufacturing flexible tubes for conveying various fluids such as, for example, hot water, chemical products, hydrocarbons.

Abstract: A pigment dispersing resin which essentially consists of a modified polymer obtained by introducing at least one of acidic groups and basic groups into a polymeric polyol of star-shaped structure prepared by reacting a polyol having at least four hydroxyl groups per molecule with an epoxide, the resin being compatible with pigments and vehicle resins, and a pigment dispersed paste which comprises the pigment dispersing resin and a pigment, the pigment dispersed paste being low in viscosity over a long period of time.

Abstract: A dispersion is provided for incorporation with a synthetic fiber-forming polymer. The dispersion comprises a polymer additive having an average diameter of up to 50 microns at a temperature of 25.degree. C., a carrier, and a thickener selected from the group consisting of dibenzylidene sorbitol and silica having an ultimate particle size of 7 to 14 nanometers.

Abstract: Acid-curable, condensation-type resins, particularly phenolic resin prepolymers and urea-formaldehyde and/or furfuryl alcohol-formaldehyde modified phenolic resin prepolymers, have improved properties when admixed with a dibasic acid di-ester of the compositionR.sup.1 O.sub.2 C(CH.sub.2).sub.n CO.sub.2 R.sup.2where n is from 1 to 8, R.sup.1 is furfuryl, and R.sup.2 is furfuryl or methyl. The di-esters are preferably added in the amount of 5-35%, by weight of total composition. These compositions are particularly useful in the preparation of sand cores and molds for foundry use which have improved strength and hardness.The dibasic acid di-esters of the compositionR.sup.1 O.sub.2 C(CH.sub.2).sub.n CO.sub.2 R.sup.2where n is from 1 to 8, R.sup.1 is furfuryl, and R.sup.2 is furfuryl or methyl are not reported in the literature and are novel compounds. These di-esters are oily liquids having high boiling points and are particularly useful as resin modifiers, diluents and plasticizers.

Abstract: Polyethylene terephthalate compositions containing filler or reinforcing agent, a selected sodium or potassium salt of a selected organic polymer containing pendant carboxyl groups, and a selected low molecular weight organic ester. Articles molded from the compositions have high gloss when molded at temperatures below 110.degree. C.