Abstract: The present invention relates to a low VOC solvent based adhesive comprising a mixture of at least two organic solvents and a thermoplastic resin having a flash point of at least 100.degree. F. when measured in accordance with ASTM D3828-87. The low VOC solvent based adhesive of the instant invention volatilizes at substantially reduced rates as compared to conventional solvent based adhesives. Furthermore, this novel low VOC solvent based adhesive is easy to apply, cost effective, cures within a reasonable time without the use of heat, ultraviolet light or other mechanical devices. In addition, the novel low VOC solvent based adhesive can be stored in containers other than the steel tins.

Abstract: The mold release performance of pentaerythritol esters is enhanced in polycarbonate resin moldings by partial replacement with an ester of dipentaerythritol.

Abstract: A stable liquid suspension composition comprising a liquid carrier, a solid fatty acid or a salt thereof, and a solid particulate is disclosed wherein said liquid carrier is selected from the group consisting of oils, olefins, terpenes, glycols, esters, ethers, alcohols, and combinations of any two or more thereof and said liquid carrier, solid fatty acid or salt thereof, and solid particulate are each present in said composition in a stabilizing amount sufficient to produce a stable liquid suspension. Also disclosed is a stable liquid composition comprising a liquid carrier, an oil-soluble polymer, and a solid particulate wherein said liquid carrier is selected from the group consisting of liquid alkenes, terpenes, esters, and combinations of any two or more thereof and said liquid carrier, oil-soluble polymer, and solid particulate are each present in said composition in a stabilizing amount sufficient to effect the formation of a stable liquid suspension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low VOC solvent based adhesive comprising a mixture of at least two organic solvents and a thermoplastic resin. Desirably the adhesive has a flash point of at least 100.degree. F. when measured in accordance with ASTM D3828-87. The solvent blend of the low VOC solvent based adhesive of the instant invention volatilizes at substantially reduced rates as compared to conventional solvent blends in solvent based adhesives. Furthermore, this novel low VOC solvent based adhesive is easy to apply, cost effective, and cures within a reasonable time without the use of heat, ultraviolet light or other mechanical devices. In addition, the novel low VOC solvent based adhesive has good storage stability in metal or non-metal containers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low VOC solvent based adhesive comprising a mixture of at least two organic solvents and a thermoplastic resin. The low VOC solvent based adhesive of the instant invention volatilizes at substantially reduced rates as compared to conventional solvent based adhesives. Furthermore, this novel low VOC solvent based adhesive is easy to apply, cost effective, cures within a reasonable time without the use of heat, ultraviolet light or other mechanical devices.

Abstract: A shelf-stable fast-cure aqueous coating is disclosed. The coating contains an anionically stabilized latex, a polyfunctional amine and a volatile base in an amount sufficient to deprotonate the conjugate acid of the amine.

Abstract: A polysilane composition including a polysilane and a plasticizer can be coated as a thin film having improved mechanical strength and a high photo decomposition rate. A polysilane composition including a polysilane and an ester can be coated as a thin film which is exposed to UV and readily dyed to form a dyed polysilane film.

Abstract: High clarity optical and safety glass laminate interlayer films and optical laminates are described. The films and their laminates comprise very low density polyethylene and/or its copolymers, preferably polymerized with metallocene catalysts, and modified with additives, such as coupling agents, clarifying or nucleation agents, UV-light absorbers, pigment or color concentrate, and IR-light blockers.

Abstract: A rubber composition for use in a tire tread comprises particular amounts of carbon black, silica, silane coupling agent and softening agent in addition to the specified diene rubber as a rubber ingredient and has specified storage modulus ratio after vulcanization and hystresis loss at 150% strain and provides pneumatic tires capable of stably developing the steering stability under wide-range service conditions of from low temperature to high temperature and from wet road surface to dry road surface.

Abstract: A sheet for laminated safety glass comprising polyvinyl butyral resin containing a multivalent metal-substituted aromatic chelate compound in an amount effective to control adhesion of the sheet to glass.

Abstract: Flameproofed thermoplastic molding materials containA) a thermoplastic polyester,B) decabromodiphenylethane,C) a metal oxide or metal sulfide or metal borate or a mixture thereof,D) an ester of at least one alcohol having at least 3 OH groups and one or more aliphatic mono- or dichaboxylic acids of 5 to 34 carbon atoms and optionally,E) by weight of conventional additives and processing assistants.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide resin composition is improved in mold releasing characteristics in molding, is thermally and chemically stable, evolves little decomposition gases and exhibits excellent mechanical characteristics. The composition can be prepared by blending (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyarylene sulfide resin with (B) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of an ester compound composed of a polybasic aliphatic carboxylic acid and a monohydric aliphatic alcohol.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion of fluorocarbon polymer according to the present invention is characterized by that the emulsion comprises a sodium dialkylsulfosuccinic acid of not less than 1.5% by weight relative to the fluorocarbon polymer, and an alkyleneglycol. A method for producing a stabilized aqueous emulsions of fluorocarbon polymer according to the present invention comprises mixing an aqueous emulsion of fluorocarbon polymer obtained by an emulsion polymerization process with a sodium dialkylsulfosuccinic acid dissolved in an alkyleneglycol or an aqueous solution of the alkyleneglycol. A novel aqueous emulsion of fluorocarbon polymer having excellent mechanical stability and thermal stability is obtainable.

Abstract: A composition comprising polylactic acid and 0.05 to 5 parts by weight of silicone oil per 100 parts by weight polylactic acid, having improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: Polymer prepared by anionic polymerization and having a number average molecular weight of from 300,000 to 10,000,000 contain, as components,from 10 to 100% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated vinyl-aromatic a),from 0 to 90% by weight of an aliphatic diene having two conjugated double bonds b) andfrom 0 to 30% by weight of further ethylenically unsaturated monomers c).

Abstract: A waterborne composition particularly adapted for coating paperboard is a mixture of a major portion of high-styrene content latex, and minor levels of butyl benzyl phthalate, styrene/butadiene rubber latex and high-acid content styrene/acrylic latex. The coating produced by the composition is hard, glossy, and water-resistant. The components are selected to be fully food-compatible.

Abstract: A low shear modulus vulcanizate for construction of flexible bearings, particularly for rocket motors, consisting essentially of a mixture of two natural or synthetic rubber copolymers, the first having about 92% cis-1,4-polyisoprene and about 8% trans-1,4-polyisoprene moieties and the second having about 98% by weight cis-1,4-polyisoprene and about 2% by weight trans-1,4-polyisoprene moieties. The composition is lightly filled and contains a low proportion of sulfur, so the vulcanizate has the required low shear modulus, low rate of thermal crystallization at low temperatures, and an acceptably high shear strength.

Abstract: Plasticized polyvinyl butyral sheet containing epoxy resin in amount effective, after prolonged exposure to light, to counteract reduction of adhesion between the sheet and a photoreactive component with which it will be in potential contact. The photoreactive component is typically a dielectric such as a metal oxide layer of a heat-wave-reflective or electrically conductive multi-layer coating, which coating can optionally be supported on (a) a thermoplastic substrate sandwiched between two of such polyvinyl butyral sheets forming a prelaminate for use as a constituent of a laminated glazing panel or (b) a glass sheet component of such glazing panel.

Abstract: This invention describes an improved lubricating system for polyvinylchloride and other plastic. In particular the present invention describes compositions having excellent metal release properties for the plastics industry.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition having improved release properties is disclosed. The composition contains a polycarbonate resin and a mold release agent which is an ester conforming structurally to ##STR1## where R is a member selected from the group consisting of glyceryl, trimethylol propyl and pentaerythrityl radicals, m is 2 to 4, R' is a C.sub.8-20 hydrocarbon radical having a pendant alkyl group, and R" is the esterification residue of a C.sub.1-24 aliphatic or an aromatic carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Liquid polyester plasticizers, having a hydroxyl value of at least 25, are incorporated into vinyl resins, such as PVC, which are formed into gaskets for use on appliances made from textured coil stock, especially refrigerators or freezers. These plasticizers have no detrimental effect on the relatively soft surface coatings on such appliances.

Abstract: Preparation of polyvinyl acetals which can form emulsifier- and surfactant-free aqueous dispersions and redispersible dry powders and contain copolymeric polyvinyl acetals with, in amounts sufficient to form a dispersion, comonomer units carrying sulfo salt groups which are derived from copolymeric polyvinyl alcohol (PVALs) which contained comonomer units carrying sulfonate groups in the salt form. The preparation is carried out by acetalization of the starting polyvinyl alcohols to be used with aldehydes or aldehyde acetals under acid-catalyzed acetalization conditions in an aqueous medium, emulsifier-free stable aqueous polyvinyl acetal dispersions being obtained, from which dry redispersible polyvinyl acetal powders can be obtained by spray drying or freeze drying. The polyvinyl acetals according to the invention can be plasticized by mixing in plasticizers both in their aqueous dispersion form and in the dry powder form.

Abstract: A vinyl chloride resin elastomer composition comprising, as main components, 100 parts by weight of a vinyl chloride resin, from 10 to 200 parts by weight of an acrylic rubber containing a tetrahydrofuran-insoluble cross-linking component, from 1 to 50 parts by weight of an acrylic resin and from 30 to 300 parts by weight of a plasticizer.

Abstract: A shelf-stable fast-cure aqueous coating is disclosed. The coating contains an anionically stabilized latex, a polyfunctional amine and a volatile base in an amount sufficient to deprotonate the conjugate acid of the amine.

Abstract: An elastomeric composition containing (a) a heat-vulcanizable organic elastomer, (b) a polyorganosiloxane, (c) a polyorganosilses-quioxane, and (d) a compatibilizer. The elastomeric composition can be cured and utilized in applications involving the damping of vibration and noise created by various devices. The elastomer, (a), and the two organo-silicone compounds, (b) and (c), synergistically provide excellent damping characteristics throughout a broad temperature range.

Abstract: A CPVC adhesive for joining CPVC pipes comprises: (a) about 18 to 28 wt % CPVC resin; (b) a high vapor pressure solvent comprising about 15 to 35 wt % tetrahydrofuran and 0 to about 30 wt % methyl ethyl ketone; and (c) a low vapor pressure solvent comprising about 20 to 45 wt % cyclohexanone, 0 to about 30 wt % N-methyl pyrrolidone, and 0 to 10 wt % dibasic esters (a mixture of refined dimethyl esters of adipic, glutaric, and succinic acids). The VOC level of the CPVC adhesive composition of the invention is at or below the allowed maximum value of 450 g/l, yet the adhesive meets or exceeds required performance standards, such as hydrostatic burst strength and hydrostatic sustained pressure test.

Abstract: A radically curable coating composition containing) 50 to 95 parts by weight of an unsaturated polyester component having a viscosity at 23.degree. C. of 1,000 to 15,000 mPa.s, B) 5 to 50 parts by weight of compounds containing (meth)acryloyl groups and/or vinyl ether groups, C) 0.01 to 0.3 wt. %, based on the total weight, of waxes and/or paraffins having a melting point of 35+ to 100.degree. C. and D) 0 to 10 wt. %, based on the total weight, of at least one plasticizer or carbamic acid resin, and the use of the coating composition for coating substrates, in particular wood substrates.

Abstract: In a one-part (one-pack) moisture-curing urethane adhesive comprising a urethane prepolymer having isocyanate groups (NCO) at the terminus, said urethane prepolymer being a reaction product of a polyol and an excess amount of a polyisocyanate, the improvement which comprises adding 0.01 to 5% by weight of a gelling agent based on the whole amount of the adhesive, and optionally adding a thermoplastic urethane multi-block copolymer resin and a thixotropic agent selected from the group consisting of a hydrophilic colloidal silica and a polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymer. The adhesive of the present invention can obviate float or slippage of glass in the adhesive application of window glass of automobiles.

Abstract: This invention provides hydrolytically labile polyamide compositions and articles containing an ester derived moiety in the polymer backbone which will degrade after exposure to water over long periods of time.

Abstract: There is disclosed a core-shell polymer which comprises:(a) a core layer polymerized from a core forming monomer mainly comprising an aromatic monovinyl monomer; and(b) a shell layer polymerized from a shell forming monomer which comprises:(b1) 25-95% by weight of an aromatic monovinyl monomer as a first monomer;(b2) 5-40% by weight of at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of an .alpha., .beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and a hydroxyalkyl ester of .alpha., .beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid as a second monomer; and(b3) 0-70% by weight of a third monomer which is other than the first and second monomers and is copolymerizable therewith,wherein the shell layer is contained in an amount of 5-70% by weight based on the core-shell polymer, and the core-shell polymer having a weight average particle size of 0.1-50 micrometers.There is further disclosed a plastisol which comprises the core-shell polymer dispersed in a liquid plasticizer.

Abstract: An acrylic resin plastisol composition that forms coatings or molded articles having excellent anticreep property. The plastisol composition maintains excellent fluidity required for the coating and molding even after preserved for extended periods of time and further exhibits excellent gelation property upon heating, enabling the obtained coating or the molded article to exhibit excellent resistance against the relaxation of stress. The plastisol composition comprises a dispersing medium composed chiefly of a plasticizer and acrylic resin grains dispersed in said dispersing medium, wherein said acrylic resin grains have a functional group selected from the group consisting of carboxyl group, hydroxyl group, epoxy group, methylol group and etherified methylol group, and said dispersing medium contains a crosslinking agent that has reactivity to said functional group in a state of being at least partly solubilized in said dispersing medium.

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: Stereoregular polystyrenes can be combined with a plasticizer to make a non-PVC plastisol with physical properties comparable to PVC-based plastisols.

Abstract: The present invention provides an external lubricant composition for calendered vinyl polymer. The external lubricant provides rigid vinyl polymer compositions having improved plate out resistance, clarity, release, and stability. The external lubricant comprises an effective amount for lubricating vinyl polymer of polyethylene having a Brookfield viscosity at a temperature of 150.degree. C. of greater than about 85,000 centipoises and an acid number as determined by standardized titration of KOH of between about 5 and about 9.Sheets of the calendered vinyl polymer are used for blister packs and credit cards.

Abstract: Copolymers of styrene and sodium styrene sulfonate can be combined with a plasticizer to make a non-PVC plastisol sealant for containers.

Abstract: An ABS adhesive for joining ABS articles, such as pipes, comprises: (a) about 10 to 35 wt % ABS resin; and (b) about 40 to 60 wt % dibasic esters and, optionally, at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of 0 to about 30 wt % methyl ethyl ketone and 0 to about 10 wt % acetone. The VOC level of the ABS adhesive composition of the invention is at or below the allowed maximum value of 350 g/1. The lap shear strength ranges from about 400 to 700 psi, which is deemed adequate for most non-pressure applications, such as drain, waste, and vent uses, and pool and spa applications.

Abstract: Dispersants that are the reaction product of polyoxyalkylene polyether polyols with polymers containing anhydride groups are discussed. These dispersants may be used in the production of polymer polyols having high styrene contents and high solids contents. The polymers containing the anhydride groups may be preformed polymers which are then reacted with the polyol, or may be formed in the polyol directly prior to esterification with the polyol to form the dispersants. Maleic anhydride and methacrylic arthydride and derivatives thereof are examples of monomers suitable for the dispersants. Polymer polyols made using these dispersants may be reacted with polyisocyanates to produce polyurethanes.

Abstract: Described are water-in-oil emulsions containing an emulsion polymerizate which is soluble in or swells in water and an oil phase, consisting at least partly of monoether compounds, that is not miscible with water in all proportions. Also described are a method of preparing such emulsions and their use as agents for precipitation, sedimentation, and/or thickening.

Abstract: An aqueous based coating composition contains a polymeric film-forming resin and as an additive from about 1 to about 40 percent by weight based on the resin solids of the composition of an oligomeric ester having an acid value of from about 100 to about 500 of the structure: ##STR1## where X is the residue of a polyol containing from 1 to 50 carbon atoms per hydroxyl group after reaction with an acid or an anhydride, R is an organic moiety from the acid or anhydride and A has an average value of about 2 or greater.The coating compositions are particularly advantageous as metallic pigmented coating compositions for automotive basecoat applications because they exhibit excellent resistance to mottling, have good flop and have reduced sensitivity to fluctuations in relative humidity.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polymer product of a thermoplastic material including a thermoplastic polymer and polymeric composting promoting agent selected from the group consisting of nonmetallic metal complexing agents, nonoxidizing-metal metal complexing agents, and mixtures thereof, in a composting effective amount to convert in the presence of oxidizing metal compounds to an active oxidant to thermally degrade the thermoplastic polymer of the thermoplastic material under composting conditions to a low molecular weight material with enhanced biodegradability, the nonmetallic metal complexing agents and the nonoxidizing-metal metal complexing agents being neither photoactivators nor prooxidants.

Abstract: Incorporation of at least one lubricant and an ethylene-based polymer of the formula E/X/Y wherein E is ethylene, X is methyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, or ethyl acrylate, and Y is glycidyl methacrylate, glycidyl acrylate, or glycidyl vinyl ether into polyacetal compositions results in compositions having good wear resistance and good melt processing thermal stability. The compositions are useful, for example, when molded into parts to be used in sliding applications, such as gears, cams, and conveyor chains.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced molding composition, comprising:a) 97 to 50% by weight, relative to the sum of (a) and (b), of a mixture of 30 to 100 parts by weight of a polyphenylene ether, 0 to 70 parts by weight of a styrene polymer, 0 to 10 parts by weight of a polyoctenylene and 0.1 to 2.5 parts by weight of an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid derivative or a precursor thereof;b) 3 to 50% by weight of carbon fibers and/or glass fibers whose surfaces bear functional groups which are capable of entering into chemical coupling reactions with the .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid derivatives; and optionallyc) dyes, pigments, plasticizers, flame retardant additives, processing auxiliaries, other customary additives or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The subject of this invention is acrylic polymer plastisol compositions, wherein the acrylic polymer component of the plastisol composition is a single-stage methyl methacrylate copolymer derived from methyl methacrylate and a comonomer component comprising isobutyl methacrylate and optionally other comonomer(s). The selection of isobutyl methacrylate as a comonomer with the methyl methacrylate results in good compatibility with a wide range of plasticizers and without undue softness in the resulting plastisol.

Abstract: Compositions, with controlled and programmed hardening, to record mucodynamic dental impressions, characterized in that they comprise:______________________________________ Polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) 50-85% by weight C.sub.3 to C.sub.6 aliphatic ketones 2-25% by weight C.sub.3 to C.sub.8 aliphatic esters 1-25% by weight C.sub.2 to C.sub.10 aliphatic alcohols 1-25% by weight and/or aliphatic ethers Non-toxic, non-aromatic 0.5-10% by weight plasticizing oils selected from the group consisting of dioctyl adipate, glycerol triacetate and polyglycols Non-toxic and non-extractable 0-2% by weight black, yellow, red or white organic pigments or a combination thereof ______________________________________and is free of any gel-forming components, peroxide-based catalysts, aromatic compounds and incompatible plasticizers.

Abstract: Water-in-oil emulsions of water-soluble or water-swellable polymers, in which the oil phase of the emulsion consists of not less than 50% by weight of an oil of vegetable or animal origin, contain, as water-in-oil emulsifiers, compounds which are obtainable by(A) reacting a C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 -fatty alcohol with epichlorohydrin in a molar ratio of from 1:0.5 to 1:1.5 to give a glycidyl ether,(B) reacting the glycidyl ether with (1) a saturated C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alcohol containing from 2 to 6 OH groups or (2) the monoether thereof with a C.sub.10 -C.sub.22 -fatty alcohol, in a molar ratio of glycidyl ether to (1) or (2) of from 1:0.5 to 1:6, in the presence of an acid or base and(C) alkoxylating the reaction product from (B) with one or more C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkylene oxides in a molar ratio of from 1:1 to 1:6,if necessary, from 5 to 95% by weight of the stated water-in-oil emulsifier being replaced with other water-in-oil emulsifiers.

Abstract: An adhesion promoting composition for use on polyolefin substrates which is formulated with a chlorinated polyolefin in a water-based emulsion.

Abstract: A low-viscosity lubricant composition stable to high and low temperatures containing an ester oil which is the esterfication product of an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 8 or 9 carbon atoms and a branched Guerbet alcohol having from 12 to 20 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The block resistance of pellets of copolymers of ethylene with acrylic or methacrylic acid is improved by addition of very low levels of certain defined liquid additives or water-soluble solid additives. This results in improved rates of pellet production, and in easier subsequent handling.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to an injection mouldable synthetic rubber composition which provides twenty-four hour protection from penetration by H-agent and as such is particularly suitable for use in gas masks. The novel rubber composition comprises a synthetic rubber such as bromobutyl rubber, carbon black and other appropriate additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric plasticizer and a process for plasticizing material therewith; said polymeric material comprises a reaction product of a diacid with a highly hindered diol and another diol in a stoichiometric excess of the acid over the diol, followed by reacting the resulting product containing an acid end group with an alcohol, followed by removing residual alcohol to obtain a final product having a hydroxyl value of less than 20.