Abstract: A method of improving the freeze/thaw stability of an anionically stabilized silicone emulsion useful as a sealant, has been developed. The method comprises the use of nonoxynol-10 in combination with ethylene glycol added to an emulsion comprising 100 parts by weight of an anionically stabilized, hydroxyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane present as an emulsion of dispersed particles in water, from 0.075 to 0.75 part of weight of dialkyltindicarboxylate, from 0.2 to 5 parts by weight of silane of the formula RSi(OR').sub.3, and from 50 to 200 parts by weight of inert, non-siliceous filler.

Abstract: A binder suitable for dielectric sealing may be prepared comprising a blend of a polyvinyl halide emulsion and an aqueous emulsion comprising a vinyl ester of an alkanoic acid interpolymerized with(a) 5 to 28% by weight of ethylene;(b) 0.5 to 4% by a weight of an N-methylol containing copolymerizable monomer;(c) 0 to 3% by weight of a latex stabilizer; and(d) 0 to 1% by weight of at least one polyunsaturated copolymerizable monomer,the binder having a Tg of -15.degree. to +35.degree. C. and being buffered to a pH greater than 7.

Abstract: The invention provides for a thixotropic coating composition comprising (1) a binder and (2) a sag control agent which is the reaction product of (a) an isocyanurate-trimer from a diisocyanate containing 3 to 20 carbon atoms and (b) an amine containing at least one primary amino group, the coating composition containing 0.1 to 30 percent by weight of the sag control agent. The invention also relates to a process for coating a substrate using said coating composition and to the coated substrate thus obtained.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of stable aqueous aldehyde resin dispersions and for the production of surface coating binders.For this purpose, a melt or highly concentrated solution of a polycondensate of urea and a CH-acidic aldehyde, with or without formaldehyde, is dispersed in water in the presence of an organic protective colloid and, if required, an emulsifier.These aqueous resin dispersions can be used, in combination with other film formers, as surface coating binders.

Abstract: A thermosetting solvent solution coating composition is disclosed in which a solution copolymer of copolymerized monomers consisting essentially of from 55% to 75% of vinyl acetate, from 15% to 40% of C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 alkyl acrylate or methacrylate, from 3% to 10% of C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 hydroxyalkyl acrylate or methacrylate, and from about 0.5% to about 5% of monoethylenically unsaturated copolymerizable carboxylic acid if formed by copolymerization in organic solvent solution medium consisting essentially of C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkanol at a solids content of at least about 75% and at an average temperature of from 95.degree. C. to 105.degree. C. at which reflux does not occur. This copolymer is used in admixture with from 8% to 20%, based on the mixture, of polyalkoxymethyl melamine in which a volatile alcohol provides the alkoxy groups.

Abstract: Heavy organic by-products obtained by hydroformylating olefins and hydrogenating the crude product to obtain higher alcohols, and their steam cracked derivatives, have been found useful as viscosity modifiers and low temperature property improvers in flexible PVC compositions.

Abstract: The weatherability of acrylic coatings is enhanced by incorporating into the acrylic polymer hydroxybutyl acrylate or hydroxybutyl methacrylate.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of film forming resin, filler and tackifying substances. The dispersion uses wood rosin and esterified rosin as tackifying substances and also includes diethylene glycol monobutyl ether. The compositions are specially formulated to avoid use of the more volatile organic solvents which are undesirable for flammability or health reasons. The compositions are particularly suitable for use as nonflammable floor laying adhesives by methods in which porous flooring material is laid onto the wet adhesive layer or non-porous flooring material is laid onto the "semi-dry" adhesive layer.

Abstract: Terpene ethers are found to be advantageous tackifiers in elastomeric resin based adhesives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the viscosification of an aqueous liquid which includes the steps of forming two solvent systems of an organic liquid or oil and a polar cosolvent, the polar cosolvent being less than about 15 weight percent of the solvent systems, a viscosity of both solvent systems being less than about 1,000 cps; dissolving an anionic polymer such as neutralized sulfonated polymer (water insoluble) in one of the solvent systems to form a first solution, and dissolving a cationic polymer such as a copolymer of vinyl pyridine, a concentration of the neutralized sulfonated polymer in the first solution being about 0.2 to about 10 weight percent, a concentration of the copolymer or vinyl pyridine in the second solution being about 0.

Abstract: Low levels of surface-active, aliphatic C.sub.16 or greater hydrocarbon-type compounds are used to reduce the rate of evaporation of water from waterborne polymer products such as latex coatings. This increases the wet-edge or open time of the freshly applied coating, improves integrity and adhesion of the dried coating, and reduces skin formation in containers and on application equipment.

Abstract: Phthalate polyester polyols comprising reaction products of a phthalic acid compound, a low molecular weight diol compound and a hydrophobic compound are provided which are compatibilized with fluorocarbon blowing agents and which possess a variety of other desirable characteristics. The polyols are producible by a simple heating process and are blendable with various conventional polyols and other additives to make resin prepolymer blends which can be catalytically reacted with organic isocyanates to produce cellular polyurethanes and polyurethane/polyisocyanurates.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a stable aqeuous ketone resin or ketone/aldehyde resin dispersions and a process for the production of surface coating binders. For this purpose, a melt or a highly concentrated solution of the ketone resin or ketone/aldehyde resin is dispersed in water in the presence of an organic protective colloid. These aqueous resin dispersions can be used, in combination with other film formers, as surface coating binders.

Abstract: A siloxane treating composition comprises (1) a mixture and/or a reaction product of (A) a polydiorganosiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded --OX group, X being H, alkyl or alkoxyalkyl and at least one silicon-bonded aminoalkyl or polyaminoalkyl acid salt group, and (B) a silicon compound having more than 2 silicon-bonded groups which are reactive with --OX of (A), and (2) a water-soluble solvent for (A) which comprises one or both glycol ethers of the formula C.sub.4 H.sub.9 --O--(CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n H where n is 1 or 2. These compositions have improved penetration ability and stability, especially when used as aqueous composition for rendering substrates, such as masonry, hydrophobic.Also claimed is a process for making such compositions and a process for applying them to substrates.

Abstract: A solvent mix can be used to improve the protection offered by zinc-based paints. This method of improving zinc-based paints' protection affords an additional factor for the enhancement of coating protection.

Abstract: The invention describes a composition and method for the reduction of volatile organic emissions from polyester compositions having a hydroxyl value of at least 150 using water and an organic solvent.

Abstract: There is provided a curable ether modified polyester resin composition comprising the reaction product of (a) at least one dicarboxylic acid, (b) at least one aliphatic polyol, and (c) at least one aromatic bis (ether dianhydride) or the corresponding tetracarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Ether modified polyesterimide resins are prepared by reacting under esterimide forming conditions substantially free of inert solvents a mixture consisting essentially of:(i) a diamine,(ii) a carboxylic acid anhydride containing at least one additional carboxylic group,(iii) an aromatic bis (ether anhydride) or the corresponding acid thereof,(iv) terephthalic acid and/or isophthalic acid,(v) a polyhydric alcohol having at least two hydroxyl groups, and(vi) optionally, a monoether of diethylene glycol or a monoether of triethylene glycol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent, antifogging coating or film comprised of a plastic material, which coating or film may be employed as an external layer in a laminated pane.The invention transparent coating or film is a highly elastic, three-dimensionally crosslinked layer comprised of at least one surface active agent disposed within its crosslinked structure.

Abstract: A methacrylic resin composition having excellent impact resistance and antistatic property is described. This composition comprises (I) 50-99.8 wt. % of a methacrylic resin comprised of 80-100 wt. % of methyl methacrylate units and 0-20 wt. % of other copolymerizable monomer units, (II) 0.1-40 wt. % of a rubbery component which is a polymer containing an elastomeric portion comprising at least 50 wt. % of 1,3-butadiene and/or acrylic acid ester units, and (III) 0.1-10 wt. % of a specified compound.

Abstract: An acrylic resin composition having excellent permanent antistatic properties, which comprises a copolymer of an acrylic monomer comprising predominantly methyl methacrylate with a specific sulfonate and optionally a specific alkylene oxide and/or acidic phosphate, and a method for the production thereof. The acrylic resin composition of the invention shows excellent antistatic properties without losing the excellent properties of methacrylic resin, such as excellent transparency, mechanical properties, heat resistance, etc., and is useful for various utilities, such as preparation of advertising displays, lighting fixtures, covers, nameplates, and various decorations.

Abstract: Methods of making water soluble polyimide resin compositions. A carboxy terminated bisimide is prepared by reacting a suitable aromatic dianhydride with a suitable oxoimine. The bisimide is then mixed with a sufficient quantity of a water soluble solvent to dissolve the bisimide. Water is added to make a solution of the desired viscosity. An aromatic diamine is added to this water solution. To the mixture is added a suitable quantity of a tertiary amine to stabilize the resin. The solution is coated onto a surface and dried to produce a smooth, flexible coating. The coating can then be heated to an appropriate temperature to produce a fully polymerized coating which is thermally stable and resistant to oils and solvents.

Abstract: A self-inverting water-in-oil polymer emulsion having a low pour point is prepared by adding a pour point depressant, diol and triol in amounts effective to lower the pour point and inhibit skin formation on the emulsion. The emulsion may be prepared by adding a mixture of from about 0.05 to about 0.5 parts by weight of pour point depressant, from about 5.0 to about 100.0 parts by weight of diol and from about 5.0 to about 100.0 parts by weight of triol to 1.0 to 100.0 parts by weight of a self-inverting water-in-oil polymer emulsion.

Abstract: A polyamino-bis-maleimide prepolymer solution obtained by the reaction of 1 mole of N,N'-4,4'-diphenyl methane-bis-maleimide with 0.25 to 0.4 mol of 4,4'-diaminodiphenyl methane in an alkyleneglycol monoalkyl ether as a solvent at elevated temperatures. This solution can be impregnated with a substrate to form a prepreg. The prepreg can be laminated to form heat resistant laminate.

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: Wettable fibers and/or filaments, especially those of fine denier, are prepared from olefin polymers, especially linear low density copolymer (LLDPE), by having incorporated into said olefin polymer at least one wetting agent of the group comprising (a) an alkyoxylated alkyl phenol along with a mixed mono-, di-, and/or tri-glyceride, or (b) a polyoxalkylene fatty acid ester, or (c) a combination of (b) and any part of (a) above.

Abstract: A spirit duplicating master ink contains more than 50 weight % of methyl violet, a binder of poly(vinyl methyl ether) that is of the order of 5 weight % and a 2-ethoxy-ethanol carrier solution of the order of 30 weight % with corn starch filler of the order of 10 weight %. This ink is printed upon a spirit duplicating master to leave a residue with the methyl violet weight % of the order of 73%, that of the 2-ethoxy-ethanol of the order of 7% and that of the corn starch of the order of 20%.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent, antifogging coating or film comprised of a plastic material, which coating or film may be employed as an external layer in a laminated pane.The invention transparent coating or film is a highly elastic, three-dimensionally crosslinked layer comprised of at least one surface active agent disposed within its crosslinked structure.

Abstract: A method and composition for the release of air bladders during tire construction is disclosed. The method involves the application of a bladder release composition directly upon the expandable air bladder in the tire production machinery. The bladder release composition typically consists of a blend of siloxanes, which when combined, provide significant air bleed qualities.

Abstract: Fast curing resin coating compositions for coating metal surfaces and a one-step method are described. The coatings comprise a high molecular weight epoxy resin, although a portion thereof may be low molecular weight, an effective amount of a cross-linking agent for the epoxy resin, a polysiloxane resin system, an effective amount of a curing agent for the polysiloxane fluid system, a fluorocarbon polymer, and the balance being suitable solvents. The coatings are applied in one-step and dry in less than one minute and may be formed into various shapes and forms useful for stovetop cookware.

Abstract: An adhesion promoter for use in incorporating pigments into thermoplastics, contains an organic solvent for and compatible with the polymer and a surfactant stable under the temperatures of the operating conditions used to shape the composition. It can be employed, in particular, when incorporating pearlescent pigments.

Abstract: A one component moisture curable composition containing (A) a hydrolyzable silyl group-containing vinyl polymer and (B) an acid phosphoric compound having ##STR1## linkage in the molecule as a hardener, which has excellent recoatability, curing property and adhesion to other paint films and is particularly suitable as a coating composition for use in multicoat coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides a room temperature curable polyorganosiloxane composition comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight in total of:(1) a polydiorganosiloxane of the general formula: ##STR1## (2) a silane of the general formula:R.sub.b.sup.3 Si(OR.sup.4).sub.4-b(B) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a curing catalyst;(C) 0.5 to 10 parts by weight of a nitrogen-containing silicon compound in which the nitrogen atom is bonded with a silicon atom through one or more carbon atoms and said nitrogen atom is further bonded directly with said silicon atom or another silicon atom; and(D) 0.05 to 50 parts by weight of a polyoxyalkylene chain-containing compound.

Abstract: A one-step solution technique for preparing an aromatic polyimide acid which comprises reacting an aromatic dianhydride with an aromatic diamine in the presence of diglyme and a sufficient amount of a co-solvent to maintain the polyimide acid in solution, said co-solvent having the formula:ROHwhere R is H, an aliphatic branched or straight-chain hydrocarbon having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a methoxy substituted aliphatic branched or straight-chain hydrocarbon having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A curable polyamino-bis-imide resin, obtained by the thermal reaction of:(A) a bis-imide represented by the general formula I: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 stands for a divalent organic group having a carbon-carbon double bond and R.sub.2 for a divalent aromatic organic group having 1 to 3 benzene rings, with(B) a diamine represented by the general formula II: ##STR2## wherein X stands for one member selected from the group consisting of O, S, SO.sub.2, CH.sub.2, CO, COO, C(CH.sub.3).sub.2, CF.sub.2 and C(CF.sub.3).sub.2, providing that the three X's may be identical or not identical to one another and the hydrogen atoms attached to the benzene rings may be substituted by an inactive alkyl group, perfluoroalkyl group or halogen atom, a solution thereof, cross-linked resins therefrom and laminated boards therefrom.

Abstract: Disclosed is an essentially solvent-based, organic, high-solids coating composition containing (A) a film-forming binder system containing a crosslinkable resin having a weight average molecular weight of from about 500 to about 10,000; (B) substantially colorless, substantially inorganic microparticles stably dispersed in the coating composition; and (C) a solvent system for the crosslinkable resin. The substantially inorganic microparticles prior to incorporation in the coating composition range in size from about 1 to about 150 nanometers and are in the form of a sol of the microparticles in which the surface of the inorganic microparticles is essentially free of carbon-containing molecules chemically bonded to the inorganic microparticles.

Abstract: The viscosity of aqueous printing inks for gravure printing is adjusted by means of partially organophilic gels which contain plastics mixtures of at least one polymer swelling in water and at least one polymer not swelling in water or to an insignificant extent only, in a solvent mixture of at least two hydrophilic organic hydroxy compounds and one hydrophobic organic hydroxy compound. The printing inks prepared with the aid of the thickener mixtures of the invention contain up to 90% of water, and can be handled as textile printing pastes.Gravure printing inks on the basis of such plastics gels containing disperse dyestuffs are suitable for the manufacture of transfer printing paper sheets. Since the thickening system adjusting the viscosity contains aqueous alcohols, if any, and no solvents as usual in transfer printing inks, no special measures have to be taken with respect to flammability and explosion risks.

Abstract: A one-step solution technique for preparing an aromatic polyimide acid which comprises reacting an aromatic dianhydride with an aromatic diamine in the presence of propylene glycol methyl ether.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for improving the storage stability of a composition which contains(a) a blocked polyisocyanate prepared by blocking the isocyanate groups of an organic polyisocyanate with a blocking agent comprising a di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl and/or -alkoxyalkyl malonate and(b) is free from compounds containing at least two isocyanate-reactive hydrogens, which comprises incorporating a stabilizing amount of a compound having monofunctional reactivity towards isocyanates into the composition.The present invention is also directed to the storage stable composition produced in accordance with the above process.

Abstract: A viscous cellulose substance containing paste which is characterized by containing an alkoxylated plasticizer and a ratio of solid to the organic solvent phase of .gtoreq.1 and which can be used to prepare a lacquer consisting at most of 25% of an organic solvent.

Abstract: A process for preparing an improved low temperature curable water dispersed coating compositions comprising (1) forming a solution of an alkoxymethylmelamine and a styrene-allyl alcohol copolymer in a polar solvent and (2) adding to the solution an aqueous solution or dispersion of a hydroxyl-containing resin.

Abstract: A silicone-type coating resin solution and a process for preparing the solution. This solution comprises 30 to 60 parts by weight of a hydrolytic condensation polymer of tetramethoxysilane or tetraethoxysilane (PDAS) having a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 to 6,000 and 70 to 40 parts by weight of a polysilsesquioxane prepolymer (PLOS) having a weight average molecular weight of 2,500 to 7,000 and in which each of 5 to 50 mole % of the organic groups attached directly to the silicon atoms is a phenyl group and the remaining organic groups are methyl, ethyl, or vinyl groups, these polymer components being dissolved in an organic solvent having a boiling point of not less than 110.degree. C. under a pressure of 760 mmHg. This solution is prepared by dissolving PDAS and PLOS in an organic solvent having a high boiling point and treating the resultant solution under a reduced pressure of not more than 5 mmHg.

Abstract: Baking finishes having a high solids content contain, as the binder, a copolymer of one or more mono-acrylate or monomethacrylate of an alkanediol, an ester of acrylic or methacrylic acid whose homopolymer has a glass transition temperature of below -40.degree. C., an ester of acrylic acid or methacrylic acid whose homopolymer has a glass transition temperature of above 35.degree. C. and acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, which copolymer has a Fikentscher K value of from 13 to 17 and may or may not be used in combination with conventional aminoplast precondensates having a crosslinking action. These baking finishes are particularly useful as binders for automotive finishes.

Abstract: Inherently tacky, elastomeric, solvent-dispersible, solvent-insoluble, polymeric microspheres prepared using a non-ionic emulsifier. The tacky microspheres are particularly adapted for use as a low tack microsphere glue that can be applied to a sheet material substrate whereby the latter is provided with a reusable adhesive surface.

Abstract: Aluminum flake can be dispersed advantageously in a mixture of ethylene glycol and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether for use in solvent-based dispersions of poly(arylene sulfide) and optionally fluorocarbon.

Abstract: An ethylene polymer, especially a linear low density ethylene polymer, is mixed with certain antifog agents to provide a film-forming composition for making packaging films which resist fogging. The antifog agents are (1) an alkoxylated alkyl phenol along with a mixed mono-, di-, and/or triglyceride, (2) a polyoxyalkylene fatty acid ester, and (3) a combination of (2) and any part of (1). Optionally, a tackifier is added.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides a process for the high temperature extrusion of polyvinyl alcohol monofilament soluble in water comprising the steps of blending from about 80 to 98 percent by weight polyvinyl alcohol resin having a number average molecular weight of from about 10,000 to 200,000 and a degree of hydrolysis of from about 85 to 91 percent with from about 20 to 2 percent by weight of a plasticizer selected from the group consisting of hydroxyethers, diols, triols and other polyols and mixtures thereof, reducing the moisture content of the resin to a level of less than about one percent and the volatile content thereof to a level of less than about two percent and, melt extruding the blend to form monofilaments.

Abstract: Blends of hydrocarbon polyolefin, reinforcing fiber, acid copolymer of .alpha.-olefin and .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and wetting agent are provided wherein the acid copolymer has from 0 to about 90 percent of the acid groups ionized by neutralization with metal ions. Such blends have excellent Izod impact values and fast molding cycles and as such are particularly suitable as molding resins.

Abstract: A process for making high solids acrylic dispersion lacquer coating composition having an acrylic polymer binder content of about 25-45% by weight in a nonaqueous medium; wherein the acrylic polymer is a blend of(1) Polymer A of methyl methacrylate and a polymerized monomer of allyl methacrylate, alkyl amino alkyl methacrylate or mixtures thereof;(2) Copolymer B of methyl methacrylate and an alkyl acrylate having 6-12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group; and(3) A graft copolymer of Polymer A which forms a backbone of the graft copolymer and Copolymer B attached to the backbone which forms side chains of the graft copolymer; andwherein the nonaqueous medium is a blend of(a) an aliphatic solvent which at 25.degree. C. is a nonsolvent for Polymer A and a solvent for Copolymer B; and(b) a coalescing solvent for the binder;the composition is useful as an exterior finish for automobiles and trucks.

Abstract: Easily removable protective coatings formed from aqueous dispersions or emulsions of synthetic copolymers that can form a salt and wherein these aqueous coating materials, in addition to water, contain the following constituents:(a) at least one copolymer which:(i) at a temperature of about 5.degree. C. and above will form a film,(ii) contains acid or amino groups wherein the copolymer is water-insoluble therewith, but wherein the copolymer becomes water-soluble when the acid or amino groups are in the form of a salt, and(iii) can exist in the form of an aqueous dispersion or emulsion.(b) at least one water-immiscible non-solvent which:(i) will not dissolve the copolymer in (a),(ii) has low volatility, and(iii) is liquid at room temperature;(c) at least one nonionic emulsifier with an HLB-value of less than 10; and(d) additional adjuvants and/or additives.