Abstract: This invention is concerned with a polyalkylenelactone/polyetherimide blend. More particularly, the invention is concerned with poly(.epsilon.-caprolactone)/polyetherimide blends which exhibit improved flow properties and desirable mechanical and physical properties.

Abstract: A polyamide acid composition for preparing a polyimide which can extend the pot life of the composition comprising a solution of a polyamide acid in an organic solvent, the polyamide acid being a precursor of the polyimide, a dehydrating agent, a catalyst and a pot life extending agent which can lower a rate of conversion of the polyamide acid to the polyimide, and the process for preparing the polyimide from said polyamide acid composition. According to the present invention the pot life can be extremely extended to give the composition an enough flowability for a long time without reducing the excellent properties such as a heat resistance and an electric insulation of the obtained polyimide.

Abstract: Stabilizer compositions for halogen-containing polymers are provided composed of a .beta.-diketone as well as metal and organotin enolate salts thereof; and a hydrotalcite having the general formula:Mg.sub.1-x Al.sub.x (OH).sub.2 A.sub.x/2.mH.sub.2 Owhereinx is a number from 0 to 0.5;A is CO.sub.3.sup.= or SO.sub.4.sup.=, andm is a number representing the number of H.sub.2 O in the molecule.The stabilizer compositions are effective in enhancing the resistance to deterioration by heat and light of halogen-containing polymers and especially polyvinyl halide resins. The .beta.-diketone and hydrotalcite in these compositions exhibit a synergistic stabilizing effectiveness superior to either alone in like amount.

Abstract: An autodepositing coating composition of the ferric iron-containing type wherein ferrous iron tends to build up in concentration in the composition and affect adversely the coating capabilities of the composition as it is used continuously to autodeposit coatings on iron-containing surfaces, the improvement comprising adding to said composition, in an amount effective to decrease the amount of ferrous iron which tends to adversely affect the coating capabilities of the composition, a carboxylic acid which is effective in forming a complex with said ferrous iron.

Abstract: A stabilized thermoplastic composition comprised of polyvinyl chloride or mixed polymers containing mainly vinyl chloride units together with stabilizers and other conventional additives employed in thermoplastic compositions, which have as major stabilizer component, a content of 0.02 to 5 parts by weight of aliphatic polyhydroxyl compounds containing 4 to 6 OH-groups per 100 parts by weight of polymer. These polyhydroxyl compounds should contain at least one carboxyl and/or carbonyl group and/or double bond. Suitable compounds are gluconic acid, glucuronic acid, ketogluconic acid, ascorbic acid or the alkali metal salts or alkaline earth salts of the mentioned acids.Other conventional processing additives may be present. The invention concerns also a process for the manufacture of pipes, profiles, foils, hollow parts by hot forming, with the use of the mentioned additives, and the additional use of paraffin, free fatty acid, epoxidized soybean oil or higher molecular weight ester wax.

Abstract: A lubricant composition for processing polyolefin resins is disclosed. The lubricant composition comprises a mixture of from about 60 to 70 parts by weight of an N,N'-ethylenebis amide of a fatty acid or hydroxy-substituted fatty acid, from about 22 to about 32 parts by weight of a free fatty acid or hydroxy-substituted fatty acid, and from about 3 to about 13 parts by weight of a metal salt of a fatty acid or hydroxy-substituted fatty acid. The lubricant composition is particularly useful in the calendering of polypropylene homopolymers and copolymers.

Abstract: An acrylic polyamine copolymer with amine and hydroxy functionality. The copolymer can be formulated with auxiliary resins and optional crosslinkers to make a nearly-neutral pH cathodic dispersion and the formulations can be used in cathodic electrodeposition, giving good cure response at 150.degree.-175.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention describes the manufacture of polyvinyl chloride compounds containing an organo-tin compound and a partial ester which functions both as an internal lubricant and as a co-stabilizer to scavenge hydrochloric acid thereby lessening thermal degradation of the product.

Abstract: An anti-rust composition comprising citric acid, a metal chloride and film forming material which when applied to a rusty substrate will convert the rust into a harmless reaction product and provide a coating for receiving a finish paint.

Abstract: A water based self-polishing sealing composition as a protective coating for floors, metal parts and the like, utilizes a film forming polymeric coating agent and a hydrocarbon solvent having a solubility parameter from about 7.8 to 9.8 emulsified with a compatible surfactant.