Abstract: Adhesive composition comprising a blend consisting essentially of (1) an adhesive composition comprising a tacky pressure-sensitive adhesive, said adhesive preferably selected from rubber-based adhesives, e.g., the thermoplastic elastomers, and (2) a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising a polymer having in its backbone at least a major portion by weight of polymerized monomeric acrylic or methacrylic acid ester of a non-tertiary alcohol having from 1 to 14 carbon atoms with the average number of carbon atoms being about 4 to about 12, and grafted to the backbone, polymeric moieties having a Tg greater than about 20.degree. C. and a weight average molecular weight above about 2,000. The pressure-sensitive adhesive of adhesive composition (1) has moieties, e.g., blocks or grafts, that associate with the polymeric moieties grafted to the backbone of the polymer of adhesive composition (2).

Abstract: A polyimide resin composition with outstanding heat resistance and mechanical properties is disclosed, along with a novel method of its preparation. A tetracarboxylic acid or its derivative and an aromatic diamine are dissolved in a solvent system of mixed phenols and are both polymerized and imidized on one step.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermoplastic composition excellent in heat resistance and water resistance which includes a thermoplastic saturated norbornene polymer which has a number-average molecular weight (Mn) of 50,000-500,000 and a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of 100,000-2,000,000 which are measured by high performance liquid chromatography, and a molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) of 2.2 or more, and a volatile content of at most 0.3% by weight higher. The composition is suitable for optical materials, electroconductive composite materials and optical recording media.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel nitrogen containing heterocyclic compounds and novel vinyl terminated polyurethane/polyamide polymers together with the use of both of these compounds in a novel adhesive and coating composition. The nitrogen containing heterocyclic compounds of the invention contain two vinyl-terminated substituents and at least one carbamylmethyl substituent and have a nucleus selected from melamine, oligomers of melamine, benzoguanamine, and oligomers of benzoguanamine, glycoluril and oligomers of glycoluril. The vinyl terminated polyurethane compounds of the invention have a molecular weight of from about 3000 to about 80000, and contain at least two vinyl end groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic hot melt adhesive comprising(a) a block copolymer, said block copolymer being prepared utilizing a bromide based coupling agent, said block copolymer comprising at least two monoalkenyl arene polymer end blocks A and at least one elastomeric conjugated diene polymer mid block B, and said block copolymer having about 8 to about 65 percent by weight of said monoalkenyl arene polymer block content, each polymer block A having an average molecular weight of between about 5,000 and about 125,000, and each polymer block B having an average molecular weight of between about 10,000 and about 300,000,(b) a polyisobutylene rubber,(c) a partially cross-linked polyisobutylene rubber(d) a compatible tackifying resin,(e) a phenolic antioxidant,(f) a non-reactive phenolic resin,(g) a fluorocarbon surface active agent, and(h) a petroleum derived wax.

Abstract: Adhesive composition comprising a blend consisting essentially of (1) an adhesive composition comprising a tacky pressure-sensitive adhesive, said adhesive preferably selected from rubber-based adhesives, e.g., the thermoplastic elastomers, and (2) a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising a polymer having in its backbone at least a major portion by weight of polymerized monomeric acrylic or methacrylic acid ester of a non-tertiary alcohol having from 1 to 14 carbon atoms with the average number of carbon atoms being about 4 to about 12, and grafted to the backbone, polymeric moieties having a Tg greater than about 20.degree. C. and a weight average molecular weight above about 2,000. The pressure-sensitive adhesive of adhesive composition (1) has moieties, e.g., blocks or grafts, that associate with the polymeric moieties grafted to the backbone of the polymer of adhesive composition (2).

Abstract: A novel, optically transparent, isotropic molding for optical purposes which is free of orientation birefringence consists of a mixture of polyphenylene ethers, vinylaromatic polymers and additives. The novel molding contains traces of novel diphenoquinone and/or diphenohydroquinone derivatives as additives and may also contain novel ammonium salts of sulfuric acid half esters of diphenohydroquinones as further additives. The novel molding has a yellowness index (YI) of from 40 to 90. It can be produced in a simple manner by injection molding processes. The novel molding in the form of a circular disk having a central hole is very useful as a dimensionally stable substrate of audio compact disks (CD), audiovisual compact disks (CDV), laser-optical computer disks and magneto-optical computer disks, and data media of this type which contain these novel dimensionally stable substrates have particularly advantageous performance characteristics.

Abstract: A one-coat adhesive composition which utilizes environmentally acceptable ingredients and which can withstand high temperature conditions such as those experienced during injection molding processes. The adhesive contains a Diels-Alder adduct of a perhalogenated cyclic conjugated diene and an olefinically unsaturated dienophile having a vinyl content in excess of 50 percent, a phenolic resin, an aromatic hydroxy compound, a formaldehyde donor, a heat-activated unsaturated elastomer crosslinker, a vulcanizing agent, and a metal oxide. An adhesive bond prepared with the adhesive is resistant to high temperature fluids and corrosive agents.

Abstract: Disposable moldings comprising a polymer (A) having a repeating structure unit in the main chain represented by the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are respectively a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl, and a polymer composition comprising the polymer (A). The moldings of the present invention disintegrate themselves due to decomposition of the polymer (A) in atmosphere, soil or water and do not cause any environmental pollution.

Abstract: A new class of antiozonant compounds, namely tris(N-alkyl-p-phenylenediamino)-1,3,5-triazine compounds, are incorporated into thermosetting compositions having at least one highly unsaturated rubbery polymer and at least one other elastomer having lesser unsaturation, such as EPDM. Thermosetting compositions are most useful as tire sidewall compositions which may be preferably cured with blends of organic peroxide and sulfur donor accelerators.

Abstract: This invention concerns a polyolefin resin composition composed essentially of(A) a polyolefin resin,(B) an alkyl disulfide compound represented by formula [I]R.sup.1 --S--S--R.sup.2 [I]wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and each denotes an alkyl group with 10 or more carbon atoms,(C) a triazine compound represented by formula [II] ##STR1## and/or a benzene compound represented by formula [III] ##STR2## According to this invention, there is provided the stabilized polyolefin resin composition that can resistant to heat ageing for a long period of time without discoloring.

Abstract: A halogen-containing thermoplastic resin composition comprising a halogen-containing thermoplastic resin (A), a metallic soap (B) and an ash- and alkali metal-lean ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer hydrolysate (C) having an ethylene content of 20 to 75 mole percent, a degree of saponification not less than 50 mole percent, an ash content not exceeding 300 ppm and an alkali metal content not exceeding 200 ppm, the proportions of (B) and (C) based on 100 parts of weight by (A) being 0.1 to 5 parts by weight and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight, respectively. The composition may further include, in addition to (A), (B), and (C) mentioned above, at least one compound (D) selected from the group consisting of .beta.-diketone compounds, organic phosphorous esters and aminocarboxylic acid compounds, the proportion of (D) based on 100 parts by weight of (A) being 0.

Abstract: A mixture of benzyl alcohol and a hydroxy benzene is disclosed, for use in the bonding together of polyamide articles. In one embodiment, the mixture comprises 5 to 50% by weight of benzyl alcohol, 20 to 90% by weight of phenol; and 5 to 30% by weight of polyamide. In another embodiment, the mixture comprises 20 to 60% by weight of a benzyl alcohol, 20 to 60% by weight of ortho-dihydroxy benzene and 20 to 60% by weight of a lower alcohol having one to four carbon atoms. The mixture may be applied to a polyamide article, which may then be contacted with a second polyamide article and heated to effect bonding. In another embodiment, a pattern of the mixture may be applied, for instance on a polyamide film, the pattern corresponding to the bonds required in the polyamide article being manufactured. For example, the composition may be used to bond film or sheet together so as to form fluid flow passages therebetween e.g. as in a heat exchanger.

Abstract: Di-(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl) succinate and glutarate are very effective light stabilizers for thermoplastics, particularly for polyolefins.

Abstract: A sulfur curable rubber compound containing a 2,5-diorganohydroquinone. The invention particularly relates to a pneumatic rubber tire having at least one component compound of such rubber compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel flame-retardant halogenated copolyester containing a branched or crosslinked structure to an extent such that it will not impair the solubility of the copolyester in solvent to thereby reduce the lowering in the softness caused by thermal history. Therefore, this copolyester and a composition comprising the same are particularly useful as a coating material for an electric wire to be used in the vicinity of a heat source or in an environment in danger of heat buildup.

Abstract: A composition comprising,(a) 1 to 99 parts by weight of a specific hydrogenated product of a block copolymer having at least one polymer block composed mainly of a vinyl aromatic compound and at least one polymer block composed mainly of a conjugated diene compound, a modified product which comprises said product modified with an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, or a mixture of said product and said modified product, wherein the content of the vinyl aromatic compound prior to hydrogenation is 5 to 95% by weight and a content of vinyl linkages [V] prior to hydrogenation which originated from the conjugated diene compound is 10 to 80%, said product satisfying the following conditions;(1) the hydrogenated ratio [A] of the total of aliphatic double bonds which originated from the conjugated diene compound is not lower than 5% and lower than 50%, and[B]/[V].sup.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are stretched poly(arylene thioether) block copolymer films and a production processes thereof, said block copolymer film comprising a thermoplastic material composed of (A) 100 parts by weight of a particular poly(arylene thioether) block copolymer, (B) up to 100 parts by weight of at least one other thermoplastic resin, and (C) up to 15 parts by weight of at least one filler.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are melt-stable thermoplastic resin compositions comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a particular poly(arylene thioether) block copolymer, (B) --400 parts by weight of at least one of thermoplastic resins, and (C) 0-400 parts by weight of at least one filler per 100 parts by weight of the resin components. At least either one of Component (B) and Component (C) is contained in a proportion of at least 0.1 part by weight per 100 parts by weight of Component (A). The poly(arylene thioether) block copolymer alternately comprise at least one poly(arylene thioether-ketone) block having predominant recurring units of the formula ##STR1## wherein the --CO-- and --S-- are in the para position to each other and at least one poly(arylene thioether) block having predominant recurring units of the formula ##STR2## Also disclosed are compositions obtained by stabilizing by the melt-stable thermoplastic resin compositions with a basic compound and products molded or formed product from these compositions.

Abstract: Hot melt wax compositions and a process for producing said hot melt wax compositions are disclosed. The wax compositions are suitable for coating fibrous materials, for example, paper and corrugated paper boards. The coating compositions comprise a mixture of a fully refined paraffin wax, a petroleum wax selected from the group consisting of a recrystallized heavy intermediate wax, a microcrystalline wax and mixtures thereof, a polymeric hydrocarbon compound, a tackifier resin and optionally, a phenolic anti-oxidant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are poly(arylene thioether) block copolymer fibers formed by melt-spinning a thermoplastic material composed of (A) 100 parts by weight of a particular poly(arylene thioether) block copolymer, (B) up to 50 parts by weight of at least one other thermoplastic resin and (C) up to 10 parts by weight of at least one filler.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are poly(arylene thioether) block copolymer fibers formed by melt-spinning a thermoplastic material composed of (A) 100 parts by weight of a particular poly(arylene thioether) block copolymer, (B) up to 50 parts by weight of at least one other thermoplastic resin and (C) up to 10 parts by weight of at least one filler.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are stretched poly(arylene thioether) block copolymer films and production processes thereof, said block copolymer film comprising a thermoplastic material composed of (A) 100 parts by weight of a particular poly(arylene thioether) block copolymer, (B) up to 100 parts by weight of at least one other thermoplastic resin, and (C) up to 15 parts by weight of at least one filler.

Abstract: A composition for closing pores in a formation following a steam-flooding enhanced oil recovery process. The composition comprises an aqueous temperature activated gellable mixture. This mixture is comprised of water, water dispersible polymers, phenolic compounds, and aldehyde producing compounds. Polymers which can be utilized herein include polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylamide and poly(acrylamide-coacrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonate). Phenol is the phenolic compound of choice. At a formation temperature greater than 300.degree. F., trioxane, the preferred aldehyde producing compound decomposes to yield formaldehyde which reacts with phenol to form phenolic resin in situ. The resin gels the polymer and forms a solid gel in a heated zone of the formation.

Abstract: A new class of antiozonant compounds, namely tris(N-alkyl-p-phenylenediamino)-1,3,5-triazine compounds, are incorporated into thermosetting compositions having at least one highly unsaturated rubbery polymer and at least one other elastomer having lesser unsaturation, such as EPDM. Thermosetting compositions are most useful as tire sidewall compositions which may be preferably cured with blends of organic peroxide and sulfur donor accelerators.

Abstract: Polyethersulfone is densified by preparation of a homogeneous paste with a semi-solvent, which may be drawn off by heating and vacuum, from an emulsion prepared from the paste. The resulting PES is substantially densified, with a reduced surface area. The densified PES can be added in significant amounts to thermosetting resin preparations, without a substantial increase in of viscosity.

Abstract: A reclaimable polyester film is disclosed which comprises an oriented polyester film which has been coated with an adhesion-promoting coating. The coating is applied to the film as an aqueous dispersion and is dried and crosslinked by the application of heat. The coating is prepared by the free-radical emulsion polymerizable of the following components:(A) 1 to 99% by weight of a polymer having carboxy and epoxy groups in the form of an aqueous system with,(B) 1 to 99% by weight of at least one copolymerizable .alpha.-.beta.-olefinic unsaturated monomer, each with reference to the total solids content of the components, and(c) 0.01 to 10% by weight of at least one polymerization initiator, based upon the monomer proportion of the components (B), and(D) 0 to 20% by weight of anionic or nonionic emulsifiers or a mixture of both, or also of protective colloids, with reference to the proportion of component (B).

Abstract: A mixture of benzyl alcohol and hydroxy benzene is disclosed, for use in the bonding together of polyamide articles. In embodiments, the mixture comprises 5 to 50% by weight of benzyl alcohol, 20 to 90% by weight of phenol and 5 to 30% by weight of polyamide. In other embodiments, the mixture comprises 20 to 60% by weight of benzyl alcohol, 20 to 60% by weight of ortho-dihydroxy benzene and 20 to 60% by weight of a lower alcohol having one to four carbon atoms. The mixture may be applied to a polyamide article, which may then be contacted with a second polyamide article and heated to effect bonding. In embodiments, the mixture may be applied in a pattern e.g. to polyamide in the form of film, so that a polyamide structure having a similar pattern of bonds may be obtained. For example, the composition may be used to bond film or sheet together so as to form fluid flow passages therebetween e.g. as in a heat exchanger.

Abstract: A composition consisting essentially of a blend of about 60 to 75% by weight of an isotactic butene-1 homopolymer with a melt index of more than 100 to 1000, about 23.5 to 39.88% by weight of stabilized propylene polymer, and about 0.02 to 1.5% by weight of high density polyethylene, and optionally, up to 0.1 to 1% of a mold release agent and articles prepared therefrom.

Abstract: Substantially fully imidized polyimidesiloxanes which are based on 6FDA and optionally also a mixture of a biphenyl tetracarboxylic dianhydride and a benzophenone tetracarboxylic dianhydride, are soluble in diglyme which gives them particular utility in the micro-electronics industry. The polymers are prepared from the mixture of dianhydrides, a difunctional siloxane monomer and an organic diamine. Diamines can be used to provide an asymmetrical structure in the polyimidesiloxane polymer chain. The polyimidesiloxane can be prepared with functional groups which render them directly curable. The polyimidesiloxanes can also be prepared with functional groups which when reacted with an unsaturated compound renders the polymers curable. The product of the invention can be used in the form of solutions in the micro-electronic industry. The polymers can also be used in wire and cable coating and to prepare films, fibers, and molded and extruded articles.

Abstract: A solvent based contact adhesive suitable for bonding cured EPDM membranes is disclosed. The adhesive includes a crosslinked halogenated butyl rubber, a low molecular weight, high softening point, thermoplastic aliphatic-type-based hydrocarbon resin and at least one organic solvent employed as a dispersion medium for the crosslinked halogenated butyl rubber and the resin. The disclosed adhesive exhibits superior heat aging and hot water immersion properties which are significant characteristics in roof applications.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel tris(N-alkyl-p-phenylenediamino)-1,3,5-triazine compounds useful as antiozonants for unsaturated high polymers. The compounds may be prepared by reacting N-alkylphenylenediamine with a cyanuric halide.

Abstract: Rubber articles subjected to ozone while under dynamic flexing conditions are protected using a novel triazine class of materials, specifically tris-(N-alkyl-p-phenylenediamino)-1,3,5-triazines. Belts, hose, air springs, roofing membranes, etc. are preferred articles of the invention.

Abstract: Rubber compositions are disclosed which essentially comprise ethylene/alpha-olefin rubbers and specified amounts of a selected class of aromatic hydrocarbon resins containing a phenolic hydroxyl group and having specified hydroxyl numbers and softening points. The composition is highly roll-retentive and sufficiently tacky in an unvulvcanized state with vulcanization speed and vulcanizate quality held at an optimum level.

Abstract: A propylene polymer composition having excellent whitening resistance, impact resistance, rigidity and flowability.The propylene polymer composition comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a propylene polymer or a modified polymer obtained by heat-treating the propylene polymer in an organic peroxides and (B) 0.1 to 1.5 parts by weight of an ester of an aliphatic saturated monocarboxylic acid and a polyhydric alcohol, and the propylene polymer essentially consists of two particular polymer fractions or three particular polymer fractions polymerized over stereoregular catalysts and combinationed in a specific ratio.

Abstract: A branched chain polyalkylenepolyamine ("PAPA") amine having plural amine groups including a secondary amine group intermediate terminal primary amine groups and having at least two carbon atoms between each amine group, is reductively alkylated with a ketone to provide a PAPA alkylated only at an unhindered primary amine group. A preselected degree of steric hindrance at amine groups near each end of the chain enables cyclization by the `ketoform synthesis` by reaction with a ketone in such a manner as to form a polysubstituted piperazinone ("PSP") ring which includes N atoms of proximate primary and secondary amine groups of the alkylated PAPA. The PSP so formed may then be reacted with a reactive triazine ring so that a PSP substituent is linked to the triazine ring through a single N atom and at least two C atoms, to form a 2-oxo-piperazinyl-triazine ("PIP-T"). Oligomers of the PIP-T may be prepared.

Abstract: A polymerization process, especially a solution polymerization process, for the preparation of high molecular weight polymers of alpha-olefins less susceptible to yellowness is disclosed. The process comprises feeding monomer(s), coordination catalyst and optionally inert hydrocarbon solvent to a reactor, polymerizing the monomers at a temperature of up to 320.degree. C. and deactivating the catalyst. An organozirconium compound is admixed with the polymer thus obtained. The organozirconium compound is of the formula ZrO.sub.m (OCOR').sub.n (OR").sub.p-n where R' and R" are independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl and cycloalkyl having 1-20 carbon atoms, and m=0 or 1, provided that when m=0, p is 4 and n is 0-4, and when m=1, p is 2 and n=0-2. Any hydrocarbon solvent and other volatile matter are then separated and a composition comprising said high molecular weight polymer is recovered.

Abstract: Polyamic acids prepared from the condensation of dianhydrides (or trianhydrides) and diamines and preferably dissolved in a suitable solvent produce polyimide shaped articles (e.g. films) relatively free of voids, pinholes, cracks and bubbles when about 0.75 to about 5 mole percent of a polysiloxane is incorporated in the backbone of the polyamic acid.

Abstract: The object of the present invention are new thermoset resins having quickened curing, a process for their preparation, and their applications. The resins according to the invention consist, at least in part, of the products resulting from the polycondensation of one or more pyridine derivatives containing at least two methyl groups in the 2, 4 or 6 positions, with one or more aromatic dialdehydes, and the addition of one or more additives consisting of phenol compounds. These resins are used to the fabrication of composite materials.

Abstract: An aromatic polyimide composition usable for producing shaped articles, for example, films, or as varnish, lacquer, or bonding agent, comprises a high molecular weight aromatic polyimide resin which is a polycondensation-imidization product of an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid component comprising 50 molar % or more of 3,4,3',4'-biphenyltetracarboxylic acid, anhydride, salt, or ester with an aromatic diamine component including 50 molar % or more of 4,4'-diaminodiphenylether, and which is dissolved in a mixed solvent consisting essentially of 10% by weight or more of a first solvent component selected from naphthol and resorcin and the balance of a second solvent component selected from phenol and cresols.

Abstract: Transparent flame-retardant poly(arylether-arylsulfone) molding materials preferably contain not less than 50% by weight of units of the formula ##STR1## and, as a flameproofing agent, from 0.1 to 10% by weight, based on the weight of poly(arylether-arylsulfone), of a poly(2,6-dibromophenylene 1,4-oxide) having a molecular weight of from 1000 to 20000, and, if required, a heat stabilizer.The molding materials are useful for the production of shaped articles, films and fibers.

Abstract: An additive combination for improving the cold flow properties of distillate fuels comprises a combination of:(A) a distillate flow improver which is an ethylene containing polymer, preferably a copolymer of ethylene with unsaturated esters, e.g. vinyl acetate;(B) a hydrocarbon polymer of C.sub.2 to C.sub.30 olefin of number average molecular weight of 10.sup.3 to 10.sup.6 or derivatized version thereof, for example copolymers of ethylene and propylene, or polyisobutylene, which are used as lubricating oil V.I. improvers; and(C) a polar oil soluble compound which includes amides, salts, carboxylates, sulfonates, sulfates, phosphates, phenates and borates, having hydrocarbon solubilizing groups, for example salts and amides of polycarboxylic acid such as phthalic anhydride reacted with hydrogenated secondary tallow amine.

Abstract: Heat-sterilizable films are made from a polymer blend of about 10 to about 60 wt % random propylene-ethylene copolymer containing from about 1 to about 6 wt % ethylene-derived units and about 40 to about 90 wt % linear low density polyethylene. The films are especially useful in the manufacture of collapsible parenteral solution bags and overwraps.

Abstract: A polyamide-imide resin composition comprising (A) a polyamide-imide resin modified with a polyisocyanate containing one or more isocyanurate rings and a lactam and (B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of (i) an alkoxy modified amino resin, (ii) a polyisocyanate containing one or more isocyanurate rings, (iii) a phenol-formaldehyde resin, (iv) an epoxy resin, (v) a polyester resin having one or more hydroxyl groups obtained by using terephthalic acid and/or isophthalic acid as an acid component, and (vi) a metal salt of Sn, Mn, Co or Zn, can give fast curing properties to the resin composition without lowering heat resistance, flexibility, abrasion resistance and also giving good surface appearance to the coating.

Abstract: A thermosetting latex paint is disclosed which cures to provide better gloss and gloss retention of ultraviolet exposure. This latex paint comprises water having suspended therein copolymer particles of aqueous emulsion copolymerized monomers consisting essentially of monoethylenically unsaturated monomers including at least about 30% up to about 80% of vinyl acetate, the balance of the monomers in the copolymer including from 2% up to about 15% of monomers providing reactive hydrogen atoms, like hydroxyethyl methacrylate, to enable the copolymer to thermoset in the presence of a curing agent which reacts with the reactive hydrogen atoms of the copolymer, like hexamethoxymethyl melamine. The copolymer particles are suspended in the water by surfactant comprising at least 2% up to about 8%, based on total monomers, of an ethylene oxide adduct of an alkyl-substituted phenol having from 10-18 carbon atoms in the alkyl group with 5-14 moles of adducted ethylene oxide per mole of said substituted phenol.

Abstract: Antioxidants are enhanced in their activity by the presence of soluble lithium ion.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of high molecular weight polyphenylene ethers from alkyl-substituted monohydric phenols by an oxidative coupling reaction with oxygen in the presence of a catalyst complex of a copper salt and an organic amine, subsequent stopping of the reaction and removal of the metal component of the catalyst by addition of chelating and/or salt-forming agents, wherein the polymer solution is treated with a compound having the general structure: ##STR1## where R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 can be identical or different and each is OH, NH.sub.2, NHR.sup.5, where R.sup.5 is alkyl or cycloalkyl, or SH, and where R.sup.1 and R.sup.4 are identical or different, being hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, carbonyl, carboxyl, carboxyalkyl or nitrile, and can be linked to form a ring, advantageously in an amount of from 0.1 to 100 mmoles and advantageously in from 1 to 20% strength aqueous solutions.

Abstract: A polyolefin resin composition for metallized films, having superior high-impact properties and heat-sealability and also superior printability and adhesive properties of metallized surface and further a good taken-up figure of rolled film is provided, which composition is obtained by blending a crystalline propylene-.alpha.-olefin copolymer containing 70% by weight or more of propylene component and having a crystalline m.p. of 150.degree. C. or lower, with a high density polyethylene having a density of 0.940 g/cm.sup.3 or higher, in blending ratios of 96 to 80% by weight of the copolymer and 4 to 20% by weight of the polyethylene, the ratio of the melt flow rate of the polyethylene to that of the copolymer being .gtoreq.0.7.

Abstract: A heat-resistant synthetic resin composition, which comprises (A) 15 to 60% by weight of a film-forming synthetic resin soluble in a phenolic solvent and (B) 85 to 40% by weight of a phenolic solvent, said film-forming synthetic resin containing at least 30% by weight of a polyamide imide type resin obtained by causing (a) a tricarboxylic acid and/or an anhydride thereof containing citric acid and (b) a diisocyanate and/or a derivative obtained by masking diisocyanate with a phenolic compound in amounts of substantially equal moles to react in the phenolic solvent.

Abstract: An aromatic polyimide film having excellent mechanical, thermal and electrical properties, is continuously produced by the steps of:preparing a dope solution having a rotation viscosity of 500-10.sup.5 poises at 100.degree. C. by uniformly dissolving aromatic polyimide in a solvent consisting of at least one phenol compound; extruding the dope solution through a T-die at 50.degree. C. or more, but at least 30.degree. C. below the boiling point of the solvent, under conditions which cause the apparent viscosity and shear stress of the dope solution to be 500-5.times.10.sup.4 poises and 10.sup.4 -10.sup.6 dyne.multidot.cm.sup.-2, respectively, to form a filmy stream of the dope solution; placing the filmy stream of the dope solution on a surface of a supporting means while heating the surface at a temperature of 50.degree. C.