Abstract: Highly adherent release compositions having very low surface tensions comprise a polymer containing a pendant benzyl portion linked through a benzyl ester linkage to a perfluorocarbon moiety. Such compositions will not wet with any common solvents. Such compositions are most advantageously employed as release coatings on internal surfaces of molding apparatus.

Abstract: An ink composition for use in ink-jet printing to print images on a substrate, the composition being formulated to include, as the resin component, a phenolic resole resin and, as the primary solvent, a lower alkanol. The composition is also formulated to contain a pigment or soluble basic dye, a resistivity control agent preferably in the form of hydroxylamine hydrochloride, an evaporation retardant, and a modifying resin. The use of a phenolic resole resin which is capable of undergoing cure on evaporation of the solvent provides a printed image having improved adherence to various printing substrates and can be formulated and dissolved in less toxic, lower alkanol solvents.

Abstract: A graft polymer dispersion suitable for finishing textiles and comprising water, a dispersing auxiliary and a polymeric product produced by subjecting to free radical polymerization a composition comprising(A) an organopolysiloxane containing vinyl groups,(B) an organopolysiloxane containing Si-H groups, and(C) a polymerizable vinyl monomer, some of the organopolysiloxane components being linked via polymerized units of the vinyl monomer and some of the Si-H groups of the Si-H-organopolysiloxane being modified by mono-addition of the vinyl monomer.

Abstract: A high solid coating composition comprising(A) a film-forming polymer having functional group(s) capable of reacting with the crosslinking agent (D) hereinafter referred to,(B) a volatile organic liquid diluent in which the polymer (A) is carried,(C) polymer microparticles having an average diameter of from 0.02 to 40 microns, which are insoluble in the combination of the film-forming polymer (A) and the diluent (B) and are maintained in a stabilized state of dispersion therein, and(D) a crosslinking agent dissolved in the diluent (B),which is characterized in that the microparticles (C) are composed of crosslinked copolymer of .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated monomers carrying thereon a resinous portion having an amphoionic group of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a member selected from optionally substituted alkylene having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and phenylene group and Y is --COOH or --SO.sub.3 H.

Abstract: This invention relates to self-leveling floor polish polymer compositions which may be formulated into floor polishes without requiring the use of additional leveling agents. These compositions are prepared by treating conventional floor polish emulsions or formulations with polyalkoxylated linear aliphatic alcohol as leveling agent.

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: An additive for coating compositions which is a blend of(A) 20-50% by weight of a polyisocyanate having the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is (CH.sub.2).sub.6' (B) 1-15% by weight of an ester of a polyalkylene glycol alkyl alkylate, an alkyl phthalate or an alkyl aromatic phthalate(C) 1-10% by weight of a blend of ultraviolet light stabilizers and(D) 25-78% by weight of organic solvent; the additive can be added to acrylic lacquers, nitrocellulose lacquers, acrylic-alkyd enamels and acrylic polyurethane enamels to provide flexible finishes for flexible substrates used in automobile and truck bodies.

Abstract: A water-soluble pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is described containing a polymerization product obtained by the solution polymerization of a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of an alcoholic plasticizer having a molecular weight of less than about 3,000 and which is a liquid at room temperature, selected from the group consisting of polyether polyols and polyhydric alcohols, wherein the polymerization product contains as a polymer component at least an addition copolymer of the water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer and the alcoholic plasticizer.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion of a solid, water insoluble or limited water soluble organic peroxide is provided that has improved stability, dilutability and safety but still having an average particle size of 1.5 microns or less and a good particle size distribution. The emulsion has from about 10 weight percent of the emulsion of a solid peroxide selected from the group of hydroperoxides .alpha., -oxy and .alpha.-peroxy hydroperoxides, dialkyl peroxides, aldehyde and ketone peroxides, diacyl peroxides, peroxyesters, peroxy acids, peroxydicarbonates, monoperoxycarbonates and perketals.The emulsion also has a hydrocarbon solvent having a high kauri-butanol number if the organic peroxide has a substantial amount of aromaticity and a low kauri-butanol number if the organic peroxide has little or no aromaticity and one or more nonioic emulsifiers and at least about 20 weight percent of water.

Abstract: Improved lavatory cleansing blocks of the "naked" type and a process for preparing such blocks are disclosed. The lavatory cleansing blocks comprise as a solid carrier base a mixture comprising a major proportion of a nonionic surface-active compound and a minor proportion of a partially esterified copolymer of vinylmethyl ether and maleic anhydride (PVM/MA).The lavatory cleansing blocks, which have improved solubility characteristics, a satisfactory gelling/swelling property for good sticking to the bottom of the cistern and a specific gravity of amply above 1, are used for immersion in the water of the cistern of lavatory bowls or urinals.

Abstract: Stable dispersions of halogen-containing addition polymers, such as polyvinylidene fluoride, in water-dilutable liquid media, for example 2-butoxyethanol, are produced by dispersing pre-formed particles of the polymer, of a number-average size in the range 0.1-10 microns, in the liquid medium in the presence of a polymeric dispersant containing in the molecule a hydrophobic polymer chain and strongly ionized groups, in particular quaternary ammonium groups, the strongly ionized groups being present in such a proportion as to provide a charge density of from 0.05 to 6.0 milliequivalents per gram of the total dispersant. The dispersions thus obtained are valuable as a basis for water-borne coating compositions.

Abstract: A self-curable coating composition for cathode-precipitating electrodeposition is disclosed which essentially comprises a water-dispersible resin having a carbon-carbon double bond and a tertiary amino group and an epoxy resin having a teritary amino group and an unsaturated group of the formula ##STR1## The two resins are neutralized by an acid to render the composition water-soluble or water-dispersible.

Abstract: A rheology control additive of(1) colloidal silica and(2) a nonionic fluorocarbon polymer having ethylene oxide linkages and a weight average molecular weight of about 5,000-50,000 and contains about 2-25% by weight of fluorine; high solids coating compositions containing the additive have excellent rheology control and can be used as extension finishes on automobiles and trucks.

Abstract: Extrusion-cast films of high molecular weight, linear, low density ethylene copolymers which inherently have high block and high cling characteristics are compounded with a minor amount of a low molecular weight organic, such as a polyglycol, before being extrusion-cast as a thin film, the low molecular weight organic serving to substantially reduce the block, but retaining high cling characteristics.

Abstract: Polyurethane compositions comprising a polyurethane synthesized by reacting a diol, a specific alicyclic diisocyanate, a specific alicyclic diamine and hydrazine or isophthalic acid dihydrazide in specific proportions and a solvent therefor have good solution stability and, when applied as coating compositions, give coats with good light stability, good surface properties, high softening points and sufficient flexibility at low temperatures.

Abstract: Pigment pastes, comprising an organic solvent, a copolymer of one or more water-immiscible, or only partially water-miscible, copolymerizable .alpha.,.beta.-olefinically unsaturated compounds and one or more water-soluble copolymerizable N-vinyl compounds, and a finely divided pigment and/or filler dispersed in the mixture of solvent and copolymer, are used for pigmenting organic and/or aqueous solutions or dispersions of surface-coating binders, for toning pigmented gloss finishes, and for pigmenting and toning anodic or cathodic electrocoating finishes.

Abstract: A composition comprises(a) a polymer containing a characterizing amount of units of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen, methyl or ethyl and wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen or an alkyl radical containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms and x is 0 or 1;(b) IBr.sub.2.sup.-, IBrCl.sup.-, BrCl.sub.2.sup.- or mixtures thereof;(c) a cation selected from the group consisting of hydrogen ion, alkali metal ions, alkaline earth metal ions, ammonium ion and mixtures thereof; and(d) water; andwhich has been inhibited against degeneration by a degeneration inhibiting amount of an alcohol of the formulaR--(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.n --OHwherein R is hydrogen, an aliphatic radical containing 1 to 3 carbon atoms or a hydroxyl substituted aliphatic alkyl radical containing 2 or 3 carbon atoms and n is a number from 0 to 3 with the proviso that when R contains 3 carbon atoms and no hydroxyl groups, the n.noteq.0. The stabilized complexes are useful as sanitizers.

Abstract: A low temperature curing solution coating composition is disclosed for the protection of solvent-sensitive thermoplastic moldings. In these compositions, a solvent medium consisting essentially of alcoholic solvents has dissolved therein a self-curing solution copolymer of monoethylenically unsaturated monomers containing an ether of an N-methylol functional monomer, especially isobutoxymethyl acrylamide. This solution is catalyzed with from 3% to 12%, based on the weight of the copolymer, of a long chain dialkyl naphthalene disulfonic acid. The catalyzed compositions are stable and cure at 150.degree. F. to 200.degree. F. without damaging the thermoplastic moldings.

Abstract: Disclosed is a curable resin composition comprising (a) at least one maleimide compound selected from the group consisting of N-(alkenylphenyl)maleimide derivatives, and dimers and polymers thereof and (b) one or more kinds of epoxy resins, each having at least one epoxy group in the unit molecule thereof. The resin composition may contain, besides the above two components, an amino compound as a further component (c). The resin composition may comprise a prepolymer of any two components among the three components (a), (b) and (c) and the remaining component. The resin compositions are useful as molding materials, for the fabrication of laminates, and as varnishes, including insulation varnishes and impregnating varnishes.

Abstract: A plasticized polyacrylonitrile composition and a film thereof containing a plasticizing proportion of a liquid polyether prepared by reacting ethylene oxide and propylene oxide with at least one monohydric alcohol active hydrogen compound initiator having about one to about ten aliphatic carbon atoms to yield a heterized copolymer. The invention is also concerned with a continuous process for the introduction of the plasticizing proportion of said liquid polyether into the polyacrylonitrile aquagel film.

Abstract: Compositions for forming carbon-containing refractory brick or shape comprising a refractory filler, a binder for said filler and a hardening agent for said binder, said binder comprising a mixture of polymers formed by the homopolymerization of resorcinol. Compositions for forming a carbon-containing refractory brick or shape as above described are also disclosed in which a basic refractory filler is employed and hardening agents are unnecessary. Methods of forming carbon-containing refractory brick or shape are also disclosed involving milling of a dry binder comprising a mixture of polymers formed by the homopolymerization of resorcinol with the refractory filler or mixture of a solution of such a binder material with the refractory filler, either of which may be conducted at ambient temperature.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomeric compositions are prepared by mixing comminuted vulcanized rubber having a mean particle size of below 1.5 mm with a thermoplastic olefin or diolefin polymer, particular polyethylene, at a weight ratio of from 1:3 to 3:1, and with a non-ionic surfactant in an amount of 0.1 to 5 wt. % referring to the total amount of polymers. The addition of a non-ionic surfactant greatly improves the bonding between the two main components, thus yielding compositions of a very low level of porosity and improved mechanical properties, particularly superior thoughness.The compositions can be moulded or extruded to a variety of products, such as profiles, roofings, fencing posts, pallets, and also shoe sales, saddle covers, solid tires, sprinkling funnels, etc.

Abstract: This invention concerns sprayable, non-foaming emulsions of a film-forming polymer in water which are useful as aerosol paint sprays.

Abstract: A high gloss water-base coating composition suitable for exterior and interior paint and screen printing ink. Such composition comprises water; at least two vinyltoluene co-polymers containing safflower oil fatty acid, isophthalic acid polyester and trimellitic acid; a basic solution having a pH of 7.8 to 10.5; two co-solvents; water soluble drying agents; and pigments.

Abstract: Wire coating formulations are provided by heating a mixture of aromatic dianhydride, water and a monoalkyl glycol ether, followed by the addition of organic diamine. The resulting mixture is a stable wire coating enamel capable of forming flexible wire enamels upon cure.

Abstract: A method is provided for the mechanical destabilization of natural rubber latex by the addition of a nonionic polyol block copolymer surfactant. Reducing the mechanical stability allows the natural rubber latex composition to form better quick-break adhesives.

Abstract: A composition useful as a shoe polish comprises an acrylic resin, a plasticizer, deionized water, and preferably a trace amount of an alcoholic cosolvent. In its preferred form, the composition does not require wax, and may be applied directly on articles having a wax coating.

Abstract: A composition of matter suitable for sensitizing thermoplastic compositions to the heating effects of microwave energy in which the components of the composition are (1) an alcohol amine or derivative thereof; (2) a simple or polymeric alkylene glycol or derivative thereof; (3) silica; and (4) optionally, a plastomer that is a normally solid linear or radial teleblock copolymer derived from butadiene and styrene. A method for preparing this composition as a dry, free-flowing powder by preparing a liquid mixture of the polymeric alkylene glycol or derivative and the alcohol amine or derivative which mixture is then charged into a premixed combination of granulated plastomer, if used, and silica. A method for preparing flow molding compounds by admixing a non-polar thermoplastic with a sufficient amount of the sensitizer composition to provide microwave energy sensitivity. Subjecting the flow molding composition, in a mold, to microwave energy thereby producing a flow molded composition.

Abstract: A polyoxymethylene molding composition comprising an admixture which contains a small amount of poly(ethylene glycol) and a small amount of a dispersion of polyamide in a carrier resin.

Abstract: A peel-up type adhesive having a viscosity of 50 to 5,000 poises and comprising a rubber latex or a resin emulsion containing a polymeric substance which is film-forming at room temperature, and 1 to 200 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the solid polymeric substance content of the rubber latex or resin emulsion, of a fibrous material.

Abstract: Mixtures of polyaryl sulphones and polycarbonates solutions made stable by the introduction of solubilizing agents are used to prepare cast films of improved properties.

Abstract: An epoxy resin composition capable of application at elevated solids levels is disclosed. The composition is produced by low temperature catalytic fusion of (a) a glycidyl ether of bisphenol A and (b) a glycidyl ether of bisphenol A containing a fusion catalyst with (c) tetrabromobisphenol A.This composition may be utilized to facilitate forming improved epoxy coatings and laminates.

Abstract: A composition containing a methylene donor, hydrophobic component containing an organic hydrophobic diluent and an isocyanate; and an aqueous component containing a water compatible aldehyde condensate and use thereof as an impregnant or bonding agent for cellulosic materials including paper, wood and cotton, and/or fibrous materials including synthetic fibers, such as rayon and nylon.

Abstract: An organic dispersion is prepared of an acid type fluorinated polymer comprises copolymerizing a fluorinated ethylenically unsaturated monomer and a functional monomer having an acid type functional group in an aqueous medium under an action of a polymerization initiator source to obtain an aqueous dispersion of an acid type fluorinated polymer having the functional monomer unit content of 5 to 40 mol %; and replacing an aqueous medium of the aqueous dispersion to a hydrophilic organic medium under maintaining the dispersion.

Abstract: Single-package coating or ink composition of pH 7 to 12 comprising a reaction product of a binder resin and a scavenging agent which reacts with anions of the initiator used to prepare the binder resin, the binder resin has a Tg of 20.degree. to 70.degree. C., is prepared in an aqueous medium devoid of emulsifiers, and is a polymer of an ethylenically unsaturated acid of 3 to 10 carbon atoms and an acrylic monomer(s) selected from alkyl acrylates and methacrylates containing 4 to 24 carbon atoms, amount of the acid being 0 to 5 parts per 100 parts of the acrylic monomer(s).

Abstract: This invention relates to the treatment of glass fibers and to compositions suitable for use in the treatment of glass fibers which comprise acid salts of polyester aminoorganosilanes and polyalkylene oxide polymers.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion of polyester resin which comprises(A) a crystalline polyester having a melting point of 70.degree. to 200.degree. C. and containing 0.5 to 10% by mole of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid having a metal sulfonate group as the polycarboxylic acid component,(B) a non-crystalline polyester having a softening point of 40.degree. to 200.degree. C. and containing 0.5 to 10% by mole of an aromatic dicarboxylic acid having a metal sulfonate group as the polycarboxylic acid component,(C) a water-soluble organic compound having a boiling point of 60.degree. to 200.degree. C., and(D) water, said components (A), (B), (C) and (D) being incorporated in the following weight ratio:A/B=0-95/100-5 (1)A+B/C/D=10-70/2-40/20-88 (2)0.02.ltoreq.C/C+D.ltoreq.0.66.

Abstract: A jet printing ink composition comprises 2 to 60 wt.% of a binder precursor of an alkoxysilane having the formula R.sub.4-n Si(OH).sub.n (n=0 to 2; and R represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy group, methoxyethoxy, ethoxyethoxy or phenoxy group) or an oligomer thereof; and 25 to 95 wt.% of a solvent for said alkoxysilane or oligomer thereof; 0.001 to 5 wt.% of a solvent soluble acid; and 0.1 to 8 wt.% of a solvent soluble dyestuff, if necessary, further comprises up to 2 wt.% of a solvent soluble inert silicone oil for inhibiting blotting and up to 3 wt.% of an electroconductive agent.

Abstract: A fibrous liquid composition for use in automobile tires to provide sealing, heat-transfer, and wheel balancing. The formula includes asbestos, ethylene glycol monomer, polyethylene glycol, polyisoprene, process oil, detergent, sodium bicarbonate, and water.

Abstract: Polyvinyl butyral plasticizer with propylene oxide oligomers.

Abstract: A high gloss water-base coating composition suitable for exterior and interior painting needs.

Abstract: Wire coating formulations are provided by heating a mixture of aromatic dianhydride, water and a monoalkyl glycol ether, followed by the addition of organic diamine. The resulting mixture is a stable wire coating enamel capable of forming flexible wire enamels upon cure.

Abstract: A low temperature curing solution coating composition is disclosed for the protection of solvent-sensitive thermoplastic moldings. In these compositions, a solvent medium consisting essentially of alcoholic solvents has dissolved therein a self-curing solution copolymer of monoethylenically unsaturated monomers containing an ether of an N-methylol functional monomer, especially isobutoxymethyl acrylamide. This solution is catalyzed with from 0.5% to 2.0%, based on the weight of the copolymer, of sulfuric acid. The catalyzed compositions are stable and cure at 150.degree. F. to 200.degree. F. without damaging the thermoplastic moldings.

Abstract: A water-dispersed coating composition comprising (1) a dispersion of a water-dispersible form of an acrylic graft polymer containing carboxyl groups and hydroxyl and/or amide groups in an aqueous medium containing 60 to 90% by weight of water, and (2) an amino resin. The water-dispersible form of this polymer is obtained by neutralizing at least 50% of the carboxyl groups of the polymer with a basic substance. Prior to neutralization, the polymer has an acid value of 15 to 40 and a glass transition temperature of -10.degree. C. to 70.degree. C., and is produced by polymerizing (A) an acrylic copolymer and (B) a mixture of an alpha,beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and another copolymerizable unsaturated monomer. The copolymer (A) and the mixture (B) is selected so that either one of them has hydroxyl and/or amide groups and the difference between the acid value of the copolymer (A) and that of the mixture (B) is from 25 to 200.

Abstract: A writing liquid is formed from a solvent for an organic styrene resin pigment in combination with a chlorofluoroalkane of from 1 to 3 carbon atoms. The potential toxicity of the solvent (or solvent vapors) is eliminated and writing speeds of the writing liquid are improved by the addition of the chlorofluoroalkane. The writing liquid is used for transparentizing an opaque layer of an organic styrene resin pigment, uniformly distributed as fine particles in a film-forming binder carried on a transparent or opaque support. When the writing liquid is applied to the opaque layer using a suitable writing instrument, such as a pen, the opaque layer immediately becomes transparent where it is contacted with the solvent.

Abstract: Novel branched-chain monoalcohols and derivatives thereof are disclosed. Such derivatives are selected from the group consisting of(a) esters of aromatic, aliphatic or cycloaliphatic acids having at least 2 carbon atoms and 1, 2 or 3 carboxyl groups;(b) urethanes of aromatic, aliphatic or cycloaliphatic isocyanates;(c) monoethers of polyalkylene oxide glycols having 2 to 50 alkylene oxide units each containing 2 or 3 carbon atoms and the alkylpolyoxyalkylene sulfates derived therefrom;(d) sulfates.The branched-chain monoalcohols are obtained by reduction of branched-chain monocarboxylic acids or esters thereof. Said acids are telomeric acids obtained by the free radical addition of 1 mole of acetic anhydride to at least three moles of hexene and/or higher olefins containing up to 30 or more carbon atoms (C.sub.30+) in the presence of a trivalent manganese compound. The products of this invention are suitable for use in engine lubricating oils, lubricant compositions for polymers and wax compositions.