Abstract: Adhesive formulations are blends of aqueous polymer dispersions and a hydrophobic plasticizer. The blended dispersed polymers include at least one hard sulfonated polyester urethane, at least one soft non-sulfonated polyester urethane, and at least one polar non-polyurethane water-based polymer or copolymer. A high molecular weight elastomeric non-sulfonated polyurethane polymer and a crosslinker are optional further components in the blend. The formulations are useful as non-heat activating, one-component adhesives which generate excellent green strength, water and heat resistant bonds.

Abstract: Biodegradable polyesters derived from hydroxy alkenoic acids may be plasticised with an esterified hydroxycarboxylic acid which has at least three ester groups, at least some of the hydroxy groups being esterified with a carboxylic acid and at least some of the carboxy groups being esterified with an alcohol and/or phenol.

Abstract: A process for reducing the pH of anionic polyurethane dispersions which are stabilized by carboxylate or sulfonate groups, which comprises adding a compound which has from one to four ester groups but no acid group or acid halide or anhydride group to the dispersions.

Abstract: Esters and polyesters which contain disulfide linkages were found to be effective stabilizers of polycarbonate resin. Accordingly, a polycarbonate composition containing disulfide esters, alone or as a coadditive with a polyether is rendered more resistant to the deterioration resulting upon exposure to gamma radiation.

Abstract: A molding compound is disclosed which is useful in producing inorganic sintered moldings, which contains, in addition to an inorganic powder, a binder system containing a thermoplastically processable, partially crystalline polyester and an additional low molecular weight compound which may react with the polyester. A process is disclosed for preparing a sintered molding by injection molding of the molding compound, removal of the binder system, and sintering.

Abstract: Plasticized PVC compositions are disclosed which are heat resistant and which exhibit low smoke generation where the plasticizer is a pentaerythritol ester of mixed C.sub.5, C.sub.7 and C.sub.9 alkanoic acids.

Abstract: A polymeric composition including a first copolymer of ethylene and a higher .alpha.-olefin having 3 to 12 carbon atoms, said first copolymer having a density of between 0.880 g/cc. and about 0.949 g/cc. and a melt index of between about 0.01 and about 100, present in the polymeric composition in a concentration of between about 60% and about 95% by weight; and a second copolymer of ethylene-vinyl acetate having a vinyl acetate content of at least about 28% by weight, based on the total weight of the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, said second copolymer present in a concentration of between about 5% and about 40% by weight, said percentages by weight based on the total weight of the polymeric composition. This polymeric composition is particularly useful when fabricated into a film, which has excellent impact strength.

Abstract: The biodegradable polymer comprises polymerized lactic acid units of the structure: ##STR1## where n is an integer between 450 and 10,000 and the alpha carbon is a mixture of L- and D-configurations with a preponderance of either D- or L-units, wherein the polymer is suitable for replacement of polystyrene; the biodegradable composition also comprises blends of a physical mixture of polymerized lactic acid units of the formula I, where n is an integer between 450 and 10,000 and the alpha carbon is a mixture of L- and D-configurations with a preponderance of either D- or L-units, and a homopolymer of poly(D-lactic acid) or poly(L-lactic acid), and plasticizers that provide unique properties when intimately dispersed.

Abstract: A sealant or mastic composition comprises a dispersion of a finely divided particulate solid in a silicone resin formulation which contains a dispersant containing at least one group of the formula--(O--A--CO).sub.n --.The dispersant may be derived from a hydroxycarboxylic acid and preferably has a --COOH end group. The dispersant modifies the shear properties of the sealant.

Abstract: Liquid-crystal polyesters have been found to present special concerns when molded. The composition of the present invention has been found to provide unexpectedly superior processability results for such class of polymers. The improved liquid-crystal polyester resin composition comprises:(a) 100 parts by weight of a liquid-crystal polyester resin, and(b) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a fatty acid ester represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein at least one of X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and X.sup.4 is a ##STR2## group and the others are each --H, --OH, or an alkyl or aryl group, and R is an alkyl or alkenyl group having 2 to 30 carbon atoms. It surprisingly has been found through empirical research that good mold release is made possible in the liquid-crystal polyester resin composition of the present invention coupled with a good retention of mechanical properties (i.e., flexural strength and flexural modulus) in the resulting article.

Abstract: Lubricant-containing aqueous preparations of copolymers are obtainable by polymerisation of(A) 70 to 95% by weight of a monomer mixture of(a) 20 to 90% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, in particular of a monocarboxylic acid, or of a corresponding amide,(b) 10 to 80% by weight of a sulfonated, aliphatic or aromatic monovinyl compound, and(c) 0 to 25% by weight of N-vinylpyrrolidone or of an N-vinyl-substituted amide of a saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acid in the presence of(B) 5 to 30% by weight of a polyol whose hydroxyl groups have been esterified with a fatty acid of 8 to 26 carbon atoms, the sum totals of (A) and (B) on the one hand and (a), (b) and (c) on the other each adding up to 100%.

Abstract: Absorbable coating and absorbable blend of polycaprolactone and crystallization modifier especially suitable for use in the coating of surgical sutures and in the controlled release of chemical or pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: Absorbable coating and absorbable blend of polycaprolactone ant crystallization modifier especially suitable for use in the coating of surgical sutures and in the controlled release of chemical or pharmaceutical agents.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive composition which can be applied by hot melt techniques to one surface and adhered to a second surface by contact at ambient temperature, to thereby bond the two surfaces together. The adhesive composition is made of certain ethylene/n-butyl acrylate copolymers together with tackifier and optionally, plasticizer.

Abstract: A polyolefin resin composition for a film which consists essentially of a mixture of 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin resin with (a) 0.01-3.0 parts by weight of an antiblocking agent, the surface OH group content of which is 200 .mu.mol/g or less. The resin composition may further contain (b) 0.05-2.0 parts by weight of an antistatic agent consisting of (A) a glycerine fatty acid ester and (B) an alkyldiethanolamide in a weight ratio of A/B of 50/50-95/5 for antistatic film or (c) 0.05-3.0 parts by weight of at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyhydric alcohol fatty acid esters, alkylene oxide adducts of polyhydric alcohol fatty acid esters and higher alcohol-alkylene oxide adducts as an antifogging agent, or (d) 0.01-3.0 parts by weight of a phenol type antioxidant and (e) 0.01-0.2 part by weight of a phosphorous type antioxidant for forming a stabilized film.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for increasing the surface energy of a surface of an organic polymeric material, particularly polyolefins. The method is comprised of blending from about 99.5% to about 90.0% by weight of the polymeric material with from about 0.5% to about 10.0% by weight of an amphiphile having the formula:RA(CHR.sup.2 [CH.sub.2 ].sub.n A.sup.1).sub.m R.sup.1where R and R.sup.1 are selected from the group consisting of the alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, acyl and arylacyl derivatives of an aliphatic or aliphatic/aromatic mono-acid with a molecular weight of from about 150 to about 500 daltons, A and A.sup.1 are polar atoms or groups, R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of H, CH.sub.3 and C.sub.2 H.sub.5, n is from 0 to 3 and m is from 2 to 20.

Abstract: The adhesive organopolysiloxane composition contains a compound having two or more allyl ester groups in combination with an adhesion imparting agent of a silicon compound having at least one group selected from the group consisting of an alkoxy group and an epoxy containing hydrocarbon group and also having at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom. This composition is markedly improved in adhesion to various substrates and durability of the adhesion.

Abstract: A vinyl chloride resin composition comprises: a mixture composed of 10 to 97 wt % vinyl chloride resin and 3 to 90 wt % thermoplastic polyester elastomer; and 10 to 200 parts by weight of a plasticizer with respect to 100 parts by weight of said mixture, the molecular weight of said plasticizer being 500 to 5000. This vinyl chloride resin composition can be easily melt bonded to polycarbonate resins which conventionally cannot be readily melt bonded. Therefore, the composition can be widely used in extrusion molding and injection molding. Furthermore, as a high molecular weight plasticizer is employed as the plasticizing agent, the problem of cracks can be overcome. In addition, since the necessity of using the adhesive agent in the manufacturing process can be eliminated, the overall cost can be significantly reduced.

Abstract: A polyarylenesulfide resin composition manufactured by compounding polyarylenesulfide resin with one or more ester-based compounds selected from the groups of compounds shown in the following formulas (1) and (2): ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 are such that at least one of them is an alkyl or alkenyl group of 10-40 carbon atoms, the remaining Rs represent --H, --OH, alkyl, or aryl radicals, and 1.0<m<6.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vinyl chloride resin composition having an elevated heat distortion temperature, comprising]I[ [A] a vinyl chloride resin, and[II] [B] cycloolefin ring opening polymer or copolymer formed by ring opening polymerization of a cycloolefin represented by the formula [I], or a hydrogenated product thereof, and/or[C] a cycloolefin random copolymer of ethylene and a cycloolefin represented by the formula [I], said copolymer having an intrinsic viscosity [.eta.], as measured in decalin at 135.degree. C., of 0.05 to 10 dl/g and a glass transition temperature Tg of at least 70.degree. C., ##STR1## wherein n is 0 or 1, and m is 0 or a positive integer.

Abstract: An internally plasticized polyvinyl halide obtained by the polymerization of a vinyl halide monomer in the presence of a polyester polymeric plasticizer substantially derived from glutaric acid and a diol. Articles made therefrom exhibit a unique balance of improved permanence, low plasticizer extraction high clarity and low haze. The polymers are particularly suitable for use in automotive interior parts or containers for blood components or foodstuffs.

Abstract: A composition including a gel, water absorbent hydrocarbon polymer with pendant anionic groups and a tackifier. The gel composition is activated with moisture so that the water absorbent composition migrates to engage and absorb the water. The composition is used as a protective filling around communication wires prior to wrapping and as a filling inside the cable cover containing the wires. The composition eliminates shorts caused by moisture contact with such wires.

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: Moulding thermoplastic compositions, endowed with improved mould release characteristics, comprising:A) an impact resistant vinyl aromatic copolymer consisting of an ethylenically unsaturated nitrile, a vinyl aromatic monomer and a rubber;B) an engineering polymer; andC) an effective amount of a release agent constituted by a synergistic mixture of an ester of a C.sub.16 -C.sub.18 acid with glycerol and an ester of a saturated aliphatic C.sub.10 -C.sub.20 acid with a C.sub.4 -C.sub.6 aliphatic alcohol.The physical-mechanical properties of the compositions at high moulding temperatures can be improved by addition of an effective amount of a bis(alkyl-phenyl)pentaerythritol diphosphite.The compositions can, furthermore, contain in addition a grafted polymer consisting of an elastomeric core having a Tg lower than 10.degree. C. and containing vinyl monomer chains grafted thereon.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for increasing the surface energy of a surface of an organic polymeric material, particularly polyolefins. The method is comprised of blending from about 99.5% to about 90.0% by weight of the polymeric material with from about 0.5% to about 10.0% by weight of an amphiphile having the formula:RA(CHR.sup.2 [CH.sub.2 ].sub.n A.sup.1).sub.m R.sup.1R and R.sup.1 are selected from the group consisting of the alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, acyl and arylacyl derivatives of an aliphatic or aliphatic/aromatic mono-acid with a molecular weight of from about 150 to about 500 daltons, A and A.sup.1 are polar atoms or groups, R.sup.2 is selected from the group consisting of H, CH.sub.3 and C.sub.2 H.sub.5, n is from 0 to 3 and m is from 2 to 20.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved polymeric compositions based on ethylene-vinyl ester and ethylene-alkyl acrylate copolymers which can be crosslinked to provide insulation coatings for wire and cable products. The copolymer compositions contain a hydrated inorganic filler, an alkoxysilane, an antioxidant and a polymeric processing additive. Organic peroxides are preferably employed to facilitate crosslinking. An improved method for providing the improved compositions and electrical conductors coated with the crosslinkable polymeric compositions are also provided by the invention.

Abstract: This invention relate to a reinforced molding composition comprising a polyester or copolyester further comprising repeat units derived from terephthalic acid and 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol having an inherent viscosity of from about 0.5 to 1.0 g/dL and about 1-10% by weight of the total composition of a low molecular weight polyester glutarate.

Abstract: A composition comprising an aromatic polycarbonate in admixture with a mold release effective amount of an ester of an aliphatic carboxylic acid of 6 to about 9 carbon atoms and a trihydric or tetrahydric alcohol.

Abstract: Provided are novel blocked polyisocyanurates to be suitably used as an adhesiveness providing agent, coating material, sealant and crosslinking agent for polymers containing active hydrogens. Also provided are polyvinyl chloride plastisol compositions comprising a polyvinyl chloride resin, the above blocked polyisocyanurate as an adhesiveness providing agent, plasticizer and a specific agent for accelerating dissociation of the blocked polyisocyanurate. These compositions have excellent properties such as high adhesiveness even cured at low temperatures and resistance to yellowing, and are suitably used particularly as sealants for car body.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions characterized by their excellent thermal stability containing a polyphenylene ether or one of its blends with at least one (co)polymer of styrene and at least one compound belonging to the group of linear and/or cyclic beta diketones.Beta-diketones are capable of giving polyphenylene ether and/or its blends with styrenic polymers a long-lasting thermal stability in the molten state and of guaranteeing sufficient fluidity to ensure better processability compared to the same polymers in the known art.

Abstract: An oxymethylene copolymer composition which comprises an intimate mixture containing:(A) 100 parts by weight of an oxymethylene copolymer,(B) 0.01 to 2 parts by weight of an ester composed of a polyhydric alcohol having 2 to 10 carbon atoms and a higher fatty acid having 22 to 32 carbon atoms, and(C) 0.01 to 3 parts by weight of an alkaline earth metal salt of a fatty acid having 12 to 35 carbon atoms.

Abstract: An acetal resin composition comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of an acetal resin,(B) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a terminal-etherified polyalkylene glycol of the formula (I)R.sup.1 --O--(--R.sup.2 --O--).sub.m --R.sup.3wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, an aryl group or an aralkyl group, R.sup.2 is an alkylene group having 2 to 3 carbon atoms, R.sup.3 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms, an aryl group or an aralkyl group, and m is a number of at least 20, and(C) 0.01 to 2 parts by weight of an ester from a polyhydric alcohol having 2 to 10 carbon atoms and a higher fatty acid having 22 to 32 carbon atoms. This acetal resin composition has highly improved mold releasability when injection-molded without any substantial impairment of mechanicla properties and thermal stability inherent to an acetal resin and gives precision molded articles having little molding strain.

Abstract: A plastic composition is disclosed which has particular application in the manufacture of blood bags and other medical products. The composition has anti-hemolytic effects when used in the storage of red blood cells. In connection with one aspect of the present invention, the plastic composition comprises the combination of a non-PVC plastic and a selected quantity citrate ester sufficient to suppress hemolysis of red blood cells. The non-PVC material is preferably a polyolefin copolymer. Materials other than citrate ester may also be used with polyolefin as a hemolysis suppressant.

Abstract: An addition of 1 to 10% by weight and preferably 2 to 5% by weight, based on polyurethane rubber, of a fatty acid ester of pentaerythritol or a mixture of an alkane with a fatty acid to the polyurethane rubber mix eliminates the tendency towards sticking and improves the flow properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a filler-containing stretched film composed of a resin composition comprising:(a) 20 to 80 parts by weight of a linear ethylene copolymer containing 1 to 20% by weight of an .alpha.-olefin or diolefin comonomer(s) with 6 or more carbon atoms, having a density of 0.910 to 0.945 g/cm.sup.3 and a melt flow rate of 0.01 to 20 g/10 min, and an extracted amount with boiling n-hexane of 20% by weight or less,(b) 80 to 20 parts by weight of a particulate inorganic filler having an average particle size of 10 .mu.m or less and a bulk density of 0.1 to 0.7 g/ml and(c) 0.1 to 15 parts by weight of a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic acid ester having 9 to 40 carbon atoms based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of Component (a) and Component (b),which film has tear strength MD measured according to ASTM D1922-61T of 10 g or more.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions and an improved refastenable tape closure system comprising a release tape and a fastening tape wherein the fastening tape has a balance of properties such that the tape exhibits a maximum in the peel force between peel rates of 10 cm./minute and 400 cm./minute when peeled from a polyolefin substrate as found in disposable diaper back sheets are disclosed. The adhesive of the fastening tape comprises a specific range of compositions including an elastomeric component based on an A-B-A block copolymer wherein the A blocks are derived from styrene or alphamethylstyrene and the B block are derived from isoprene, butadiene, or hydrogenated versions of these or an (AB) block copolymer of the same type of composition in another geometry such as a tapered block copolymer or a radial block copolymer, a solid tackifier resin, a liquid tackifier resin, and an end block reinforcing resin.

Abstract: Reaction products of 1 mol of a cycloaliphatic diol corresponding to formula IHO--R--OH Iwith 2 mols cycloaliphatic carboxylic anhydrides corresponding to formulae II and/or III ##STR1## in which R is a cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical having 6 to 20 carbon atoms onto which the hydroxy groups are bonded directly or via methylene groups and X represents ##STR2## chemical bond --obtainable obtainable by fusion of the cycloaliphatic diol and the cycloaliphatic carboxylic anhydride in an inert gas atmosphere at temperatures of from 100.degree. C. to 250.degree. C., and the alkali and ammonium salts of these reaction products, and their use as emulsifiers.

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: A process is disclosed for preparing polymeric plasticizers from polyethylene terephthalate which comprises reacting a trimellitic acid polyester ether with polyethylene terephthalate to prepare a nonlinear copolymer with hydroxyl functionality which is then reacted with a fatty acid of from 12 to 18 carbon atoms. The resulting composition has excellent properties as a polymeric plasticizer for polyvinylchloride resin.

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: Pressure-sensitive adhesive compositions and an improved refastenable tape closure system comprising a release tape and a fastening tape wherein the fastening tape has a balance of properties such that the tape exhibits a maximum in the peel force between peel rates of 10 cm./minute and 400 cm./minute when peeled from a polyolefin substrate as found in disposable diaper back sheets are disclosed. The adhesive of the fastening tape comprises a specific range of compositions including an elastomeric component based on an A-B-A block copolymer wherein the A blocks are derived from styrene or alphamethylstyrene and the B blocks are derived from isoprene, butadiene, or hydrogenated versions of these or an (AB) block copolymer of the same type of composition in another geometry such as a tapered block copolymer or a radial block copolymer, a solid tackifier resin, a liquid tackifier resin, and an end block reinforcing resin.

Abstract: A plastic composition is disclosed which has particular application in the manufacture of blood bags and other medical products. The composition has anti-hemolytic effects when used in the storage of red blood cells. In connection with one aspect of the present invention, the plastic composition comprises the combination of a non-PVC plastic and a selected quantity citrate ester sufficient to suppress hemolysis of red blood cells. The non-PVC material is preferably a polyolefin copolymer. Materials other than citrate ester may also be used with polyolefin as a hemolysis suppressant.

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: Disclosed is a process for preparing polymeric compositions which are suitable for coating medicaments or for use in cosmetic formulations and the novel compositions prepared therefrom. The process makes stable, colloidal, latex-like dispersions of coating polymers which can be readily dried to form polymeric powder materials. The process makes use of a novel combination of a water-in-oil emulsifier and an oil-in-water emulsifier.

Abstract: A water base erasable ink composition which comprises:(a) water as a solvent in amounts of 50-90% by weight;(b) a coloring agent dispersed or dissolved in water in amounts of 1-30% by weight;(c) an aqueous emulsion of at least one nonvolatile or only slightly volatile compound which is liquid at room temperatures and is selected from the group consisting of aliphatic carboxylic acid esters, higher hydrocarbons and higher alcohols in dry amounts of 1-20% by weight; and(d) a water soluble resin or a water-solubilized resin which is film forming at room temperatures in amounts of 0.1-15% by weight.The water soluble resin or water-solubilized resin may be displaced by an aqueous emulsion or a hydrosol of water insoluble resins.

Abstract: A monoester derived from guerbet alcohol and a monocarboxylic acid or a hydroxy carboxylic acid was found to be an effective mold release agent for a thermoplastic molding composition which comprise an aromatic polycarbonate resin. The alcohol of the invention is a guerbet alcohol having about 20 to 60 carbon atoms and the monoacid is characterized in that it has about 1 to 22 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Polyarylene sulfide molding compositions are provided with improved mold release properties by the inclusion of an internal lubricant comprising pentaerythritol tetrastearate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing polymeric compositions which are suitable for coating medicaments or for use in cosmetic formulations and the novel compositions prepared therefrom. The process makes stable, colloidal, latex-like dispersions of coating polymers which can be readily dried to form polymeric powder materials. The process makes use of a novel combination of a water-in-oil emulsifier and an oil-in-water emulsifier.

Abstract: A finely-divided ceramic solid dispersion of low viscosity is obtained using as a dispersant an organic compound containing at least one carbonyl C-17-alkyleneoxy group, for example a derivative of 12-hydroxystearic acid or ricinoleic acid or low molecular weight polymeric derivative thereof. The composition may be dry or may be dispersed in an organic medium such as an aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon.