Abstract: Gelled premixes based on heat-resistant polymers whose Vicat softening point is higher than 100.degree. C., containing an impact strength improver and a lubricant for polyvinyl chloride and polyvinyl chloride-based compositions containing such gelled premixes. The incorporation of heat-resistant polymers in the form of gelled premixes results in perfectly homogeneous polyvinyl chloride-based compositions which are converted without any problems at the usual temperatures for processing polyvinyl chloride into shaped articles with improved heat resistance.

Abstract: A thermosetting composition comprising (A) a carboxyl group-containing polyol resin, (B) a hydrolyzable silyl group-containing polymer, and at least one member selected from the group consisting of (C) a dehydrating agent and (D) an alcohol. The composition of the present invention is excellent in the physical properties of the film as well as the storage stability of the coating composition compared to the known compositions containing the curing catalyst.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition which is rendered resistant to deterioration induced by exposure to gamma radiation is disclosed. The composition is imparted an improved degree of color stability upon the incorporation of a minor amount of a poly(alkylene oxide) oligomer and a halogenated aromatic acid derivative therewith. In addition, the composition is characterized by its low initial color and the small change in its yellowness index after a waiting period of several weeks.

Abstract: Scatterable binder in pulverized form, for binding spilled liquids, comprisinga) superabsorbers,b) Kieselguhr, peat, sawdust, wood meal, wood wool, straw, paper fibers, pulp or plastics in fibrous or milled form andc) polyglycol,the content of polyglycol being up to 30% by weight and wherein said scatterable binder is in pulverized form and is a means for binding spilled liquids.

Abstract: An aqueous aerosol coating composition comprising a blend of neutralized acrylic dispersible polymer having a relatively high Tg, high acid number and low molecular weight, with a drying oil-modified, low molecular weight copolymer in a water-based carrier and propellant system which comprises dimethyl ether, water and a water-soluble organic solvent. Compositions containing the blend of this invention produce polymer coatings that possess improved drying time without adversely effecting other physical properties.

Abstract: A sizing agent for paper, which comprises 100 parts by weight of a polyvinyl alcohol (component A) and from 1 to 20 parts by weight of a compound (component B) provided with the following requisites (1) to (4): (1) the backbone chain is a block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, (2) in the backbone chain, the proportion of oxyethylene units is from 20 to 40% by weight, and the proportion of oxypropylene units is from 60 to 80% by weight, (3) of the two terminals, one terminal is a hydrogen atom bonded to an oxygen atom of an oxyethylene unit or an oxypropylene unit, and the other terminal is a C.sub.1-10 alkoxyl group or a hydrogen atom bonded to an oxygen atom of an oxyethylene unit or an oxypropylene unit, and (4) the weight average molecular weight is from 600 to 1,200.

Abstract: An improved pellicle for use in projection printing comprises a pellicle in which the transparent film is formed from a specific polyvinyl butyral resin from a casting composition which is a mixture of the specific polyvinyl butyral resin and dimethylformamide.

Abstract: A fiber finish composition, which may be applied as an aqueous emulsion, is provided having:(a) from 70 to 95 parts by weight of a polyalphaolefin oil;(b) from 5 to 30 parts by weight of an emulsifier selected from:(i) ethoxylated C.sub.12 -C.sub.36 branched alcohols;(ii) alkoxylated polyhydric alcohols having at least 3 hydroxyl sites which are esterified with C.sub.12 -C.sub.36 fatty acids;(iii) alkoxyated glycerol esters of C.sub.12 -C.sub.36 fatty acids having at least one hydroxyl functionality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyimide resin composition and products, especially storage stable polyimide pre-pregs, manufactured therefrom with improved processing properties comprising (A) the reaction product of a polyimide, an alkenylphenol or an alkenylphenol ether, and tribromophenyl-maleimide, (B) an ionic or free-radical polymerization catalyst and (C) phenothiazine derivatives.

Abstract: Provided is a silicone resin composition, which is curable at a temperature of not more than 270.degree. C., consisting essentially of a silicone ladder polymer expressed in the following general formula (I): ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 represent hydrogen atoms or lower alkyl groups respectively, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 represent aryl groups, alkyl groups or alkenyl groups with alkenyl groups occupying at least 2% of 2n groups R.sup.5 and R.sup.6, and n represents an integer of 5 to 1600, an organic solvent, and/or 0.2 to 20.0 percent by weight of a catalyst with respect to the silicone ladder polymer. This composition is cured at a temperature of not more than 270.degree. C., to form a thin film having excellent solvent resistance and heat resistance.

Abstract: Antistatic additive composition comprises first quaternary ammonium salt represented by the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group containing from about 11 to about 21 carbon atoms and X.sup.- is anion, and polyether represented by the formulaCH.sub.3 O(EO).sub.m (PO).sub.n Hwhere E is bivalent ethylene, PO is bivalent propyleneoxy derived from propylene oxide, the average value of n is in the range of from 0 to about 8, and the average value of m is greater than the average value of n and is in the range of from about 1 to about 12. Preferably second quaternary ammonium salt represented by the formula ##STR2## where R.sup.2 is an alkyl group containing from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms and Y.sup.- is an anion, is also present. The antistatic additive compositions may be admixed with poly(vinyl chloride) to impart antistatic properties to the poly(vinyl chloride) composition.

Abstract: A water-base aerosol coating composition, for application to a surface to be coated from a pre-packaged pressurized spray container, which contains greater than 10 Wt. % and up to about 25 Wt. % of a water dispersible acrylic modified alkyd resin, from about 0.4 to about 0.6 Wt. % of an amine neutralizing agent, less than 0.45 Wt. % of an organophilic clay dispersing agent, and from about 0.1 to about 0.5 Wt. % of an organic rheological agent. The formulation also includes from about 11 to about 17 Wt. % of a first solvent comprising glycol ether, from about 14 to about 18.5 Wt. % of a second solvent comprising water, and from about 38 to about 42 Wt. % of a cosolvent propellant comprising dimethyl ether. From about 1.17 Wt. % to less than 2.46 Wt. % of a barium metaborate monohydrate corrosion inhibitor is included, and an antiblock function is provided by including more than 0.3 wt.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polycarbonate molding composition comprising a polycarbonate resin and a stabilizing agent is disclosed. Containing (i) a polyether polyol and (ii) an aromatic disulfide, the agent imparts to the composition improved resistance to gamma-radiation-induced color change. Articles molded from the composition of the invention are suitable for the preparation of gamma-radiation sterilizable medical equipment.

Abstract: An extrudable polyvinyl alcohol composition useful for packaging and molding applications is prepared by melt blending polyvinyl alcohol and thermoplastic polyethylene oxide to provide a product which has improved pH stability and salt solution solubility. Useful extruded articles prepared from such compositions include films and containers.A method for extruding the polyvinyl alcohol composition comprises:adding sufficient energy to the polyvinyl alcohol composition to both melt it and essentially eliminate the polyvinyl alcohol crystallinity in the melt, andsimultaneously removing energy from the melt at a rate sufficient to avoid decomposition of the polyvinyl alcohol.The thermoplastic polyethylene oxide may be added to the polyvinyl alcohol before the polyvinyl alcohol is melted and its crystallinity eliminated or blended with the thus thermally treated polyvinyl alcohol and then melt extruding the polyvinyl alcohol/polyethylene oxide blend.

Abstract: Silicone compositions comprising an organopolysiloxane composition and an organic compound capable of coordination with metals are described. Since the organic compound is preferentially adsorbed on a metal surface, the composition is particularly suitable for use in electric or electronic parts to prevent contact failure. A more specific embodiment comprises a diorganopolysiloxane of the average unit formula, R.sub.a SiO.sub.(4-a)/2, wherein each R independently represents an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, and a is a value of from 1.90 to 2.05, a filler, an alkoxysilane or its hydrolyzate, a silylation catalyst made of an organic silicon compound having at least one specific type of group, an organic tin compound, another organosilicon compound capable of reaction with an alcohol in order to stabilize the composition, and an organic compound capable of coordination with metals.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for readily preparing polymeric solid electrolyte, i.e., ion conductive polymer having excellent properties.The process of the invention comprises steps of subjecting at least one of the following component A and component B to contain an alkali metal salt and/or an ammonium salt and mixing the components A and the component B.Component A: a solution obtained by dissolving a radical polymerization promotor in a specific polyether base macromonomer.Component B: a solution obtained by dissolving a radical polymerization initiator in a specific polyether base oligomer and/or an organic non-aqueous solvent.To at least one of the component A and component B, a radical polymerization retarder is added, if desired.The process of the invention can be carried out by a simple step comprised of mixing the two components at room temperature and provides the solid polyelectrolyte having a high inonic conductivity.

Abstract: The invention relates to thermoplastic polycarbonate molding compositions which are rendered resistant to gamma-radiation by incorporating therewith about 0.1 to about 5 percent by weight of a stabilizing agent selected from the group consisting of ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen or a halogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, a C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 alkyl, a C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.22 acyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 alkylaryl or a C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 cycloalkyl radical, n is an integer of at least 1 and preferably 1 to about 100 and Y and Y.sup.1 independently are a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl or a C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 alkylaryl or a C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 arylalkyl radical or ##STR2## wherein m is 1 or 3-6, R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently are a hydrogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.10 aryl or a C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 alkylaryl radical.

Abstract: An alcoholic marking ink composition comprises a coloring agent, a solvent mainly composed of ethanol, a condensation product of urea and aliphatic aldehydes as a resin to be added, and a cationic surface active agent.

Abstract: The water leaching of ammonium polyphosphate from compositions comprising organic polymer and particles of ammonium polyphosphate is reduced if the ammonium polyphosphate is surface-modified with at least one nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of: (a) fatty alcohol containing from about 12 to about 32 carbon atoms, (b) alkylene oxide adduct of such fatty alcohol, (c) fatty acid amide containing from about 12 to about 32 carbon atoms in the acyl group thereof, (d) copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide, and (e) a mixture thereof, wherein the surfactant has an HLB less than about 10.

Abstract: Screen-printable acrylate pressure-sensitive adhesive composition suitable for adhesive products having simultaneously, and independently from temperature, high values of adhesion, peel strength and shear strength as well as a high water and humidity resistance, comprising(A) about 25 to 225 parts by weight of at least one dissolved inherently tacky pressure-sensitive adhesive selected from non-crosslinked (meth)acrylic ester/(meth)acrylic acid copolymers having an average molecular weight corresponding to an inherent viscosity of not more than 1.0 dl/g; and(B) 100 parts by weight of an organic solvent or solvent mixture having a low partial vapor pressure of less than about 3 kPa (30 mbar) at 20.degree. C. and a dipole amount of at least 1.0 Debye. The acrylate copolymer preferably has structural units of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 independently are hydrogen or lower alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sup.

Abstract: Disclosed is a viscosity index improver in the form of a high-concentration non-aqueous dispersion of a low-viscosity olefinic polymer and a method of preparing the same.

Abstract: New liquid thickeners for aqueous liquids, particularly those employed in pesticides and latex paints, comprise polyoxyalkylene polyethers terminated with oxypropylene groups. These copolymers are prepared by reacting ethylene oxide with an active hydrogen-containing initiator having about 1 to 18 carbon atoms and at least one active hydrogen atom followed by reaction with propylene oxide.

Abstract: A polycarbonate resin composition for radiation sterilization, comprising an aromatic polycarbonate resin having structural units derived from a halogenated bisphenol, and a polyalkylene compound selected from poly(alkylene glycol), its ether, silyl ether or ester. Molded articles produced from the composition do not substantially undergo yellowing when exposed to radiation in air or under a substantially oxygen-free atmosphere, and can be advantageously employed in medical appliances.

Abstract: Precipitation of salts from glycol-based fluids when mixed with water is prevented by the addition of copolymers or terpolymers of acrylic acid or alkali metal salt thereof and one or more of the monomers selected from the group consisting of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropyl sulfonic acid or metal salt thereof, 4-styrenesulfonic acid or metal salt thereof, a lower alkyl hydroxy acrylate, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A resin molding having a very improved electric conductivity is obtained by the steps of mixing with a resin a complex of a polyether and an electrolyte salt soluble in the polyether and then molding the mixture. The polyether is selected from the group consisting of alkylene oxide polymers and copolymers, preferably selected from the group consisting of polymers of an alkylene oxide having not less than 4 carbon atoms and block or random alkylene oxide copolymers containing not less than 10 weight % of at least one alkylene oxide unit having not less than 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: An adhesive element which exhibits excellent properties with respect to a variety of substrates, such as, skin, glass, fabric, paper, plastic, and other non-porous surfaces which is non-toxic, and non-sensitizing. The element exhibits high cohesive strength so that its integrity is maintained on removal from the substrate leaving no residues and is highly flexible so that total confirmation with the underlying shape of the substrate is maintained. The adhesive composition is the hydrolysis or esterification product of a methylvinyl ether/maleic anhydride co-polymer with an hydroxylated compound. Methods for preparation of the inventive adhesive element are disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a degradable polymeric composition wherein the degradation is initiated by ultraviolet radiation and once initiated the degradation process persists after removal from exposure to ultraviolet radiation and also under anaerobic conditions. The composition comprises an organic polymeric material having dispersed therein a degradation-controlling amount of an additive system consisting essentially of at least one alkoxylated ethylenically saturated compound as photo-sensitizer/readily auto-oxidizable additive and, optionally, at least one other readily auto-oxidizable organic substance.

Abstract: There is disclosed a degradable polymeric composition wherein the degradation is initiated by ultraviolet radiation and once initiated the degradation process persists after removal from exposure to ultraviolet radiation and also under anaerobic conditions. The composition comprises an organic polymeric material having dispersed therein a degradation-controlling amount of an additive system consisting essentially of at least one alkoxylated ethylenically unsaturated compound as photo-sensitizer/readily auto-oxidizable additive and, optionally, at least one other readily auto-oxidizable organic substance.

Abstract: There is provided a novel substantially anhydrous UV curable composition comprising a monomer and a solvent wherein the monomer is a multi-functional, non-oxygen inhibited polyacrylate and the solvent is a low volatility solvent containing at least 2 oxygenated functions which is substantially incorporated into the polymer during the curing step. There is also provided a method of curing such compositions which avoids the conventional drying step required heretofore.

Abstract: An adhesive composition and accompanying tape wherein the adhesive is a water-soluble, pressure-sensitive adhesive mass consisting ofa) 100 parts by weight of at least one water-soluble copolymer of 55 to 90%-wt of at least one vinylcarbonic acid, 5 to 35%-wt of at least one hydroxyalkyl (meth-) acrylate, 1 to 15%-wt of at least one N-substituted (meth-)- acrylamide derivative of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different and can represent an alkyl wherein one of R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 can also be a hydrogen atom, and R.sub.3 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and 0.05 to 10%-wt of at least one vinylcarbonic acid salt,b) 50 to 200 parts by weight of at least one water-soluble softener including a polyoxyalkylene group having a molecular mass of up to 1000 andb) 0.1 to 8 parts by weight of a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: This application discloses dimethyl ether propelled water based aerosol compositions. Classes of aqueous thickeners are described herein which are suitable for use in aqueous aerosol coating compositions. The thickeners lose their thickening capability in the presence of dimethyl ether which is the aerosol propellant employed, and thus allows a low enough temporary viscosity to afford suitable flow and breakup when dispensed in spray form from an aerosol dispenser. On evaporation of the dimethyl ether during the spraying process, enough of the dimethyl ether is lost to allow the thickener to regain its thickening capability. High gloss, thick film, aerosol paints can thus be achieved.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-stat which is effective in polyvinyl chloride polymeric parts to dissipate charge phenomena occurring at a surface thereof. The anti-stat comprises an ethoxylated fat-forming alcohol and a dibasic acid-capped fat-forming alcohol which is incorporated in an effective amount in the polyvinyl chloride polymeric material.

Abstract: A curable composition. The composition contains(A) 100 parts of an oxyalkylene polymer having at least one silicon-containing group containing a hydroxyl group and/or hydrolyzable group bound to a silicon atom and capable of crosslinking through the formation of a siloxane bond;(B) 1 to 150 parts of a high molecular weight and/or high viscosity plasticizer; and(c) 0.1 to 20 parts of a compound having one silanol group per molecular and/or a compound capable of reacting with moisture to thereby form one silanol group per molecule. When an alkyd paint is applied onto the surface of a cured material formed from this curable composition excellent coating properties can be obtained, the other physical characteristics of the cured material being maintained.

Abstract: A curable coating composition, which provides excellent corrosion protection to metals, is disclosed. The composition comprises (I) a reaction product (or blend) of a resinous copolymeric siloxane solution with a liquid organohydrogenpolysiloxane, (II) a hydroxy-functional diorganopolysiloxane, (III) an organosilane, (IV) a trialkyl orthoformate, (V) an organic titanate and (VI) a condensation catalyst. High solids compositions of the present invention can be applied by conventional siphon cup spray equipment and have an extended bath life relative to prior art formulations of this type.

Abstract: A curable resin composition comprising:(A) 100 parts by weight of a rubbery organic polymer having at least one silicon-containing group to the silicon atom of which a hydrolyzable group is bonded and which is cross linkable through formation of a siloxane bond in a molecule.(B) 10 to 500 parts by weight of a vinyl chloride base resin, and(C) 1 to 150 parts by weight of a polymeric plasticizer, which has improved storage stability and is easily cured in the presence of water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of maintaining the flowability of a dispersion of fine particles of a water-soluble polymer mainly comprising acrylic acid and/or acrylamide in an aqueous salt solution for a long period of time.In order to attain the above-described object, the present invention is characterized by adding to a polymer dispersion 0.05 to 1% by weight, based on the dispersion, of a nonionic surfactant and 2 to 10% by weight, based on the dispersion, of an oleaginous liquid. The aqueous salt solution for dispersing the polymer particles is most preferably an aqueous solution of a salt wherein the counter ion is a monovalent cation, and the salt concentration of the aqueous solution is preferably at least 15% by weight.The acrylic water-soluble polymer dispersion is used for applications such as high-molecular flocculants, sizing agents, or paper-strength agents.

Abstract: The storage stability of a polymeric article susceptible to hydrolytic degradation, e.g., an absorbable suture manufactured from a polymer of glycolic acid, glycolide, lactic acid, lactide or combination thereof, is improved by applying a storage stabilizing amount of at least one water soluble hygroscopic polyhydroxy compound and/or ester thereof, e.g., glycerol, monoacetin, diacetin, and the like, to the article as storage stabilizing agent, said agent being retained by the article prior to sealing of the enclosure in which the suture is packaged.

Abstract: There is provided a novel substantially anhydrous UV curable composition comprising a monomer and a solvent wherein the monomer is a multi-functional non-oxygen inhibited polyacrylate and the solvent is a low volatility solvent containing at least 2 oxygenated functions which is substantially incorporated into the polymer during the curing step. There is also provided a method of curing such compositions which avoids the conventional drying step required heretofore.

Abstract: Stable water-in-oil emulsions of hydrolyzed polymers of N-vinylamides of the formula ##STR1## where R and R.sup.1 are each H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl are prepared by polymerization of a compound of the formula I alone or as a mixture with other monoethylenically unsaturated monomers, in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion, to give a water-in-oil polymer emulsion, and subsequent hydrolysis of the polymer, by a process in which hydrolysis of the polymer in the form of the water-in-oil polymer emulsion is carried out in the presence of an acid or base and of from 1 to 30% by weight, based on the polymer, of an emulsifier which is 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) its monoether 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.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprise a clear, homogeneous binder mixture of polyether or polyester polymer, an amine-formaldehyde condensate resin, and an organic solvent; the mixture being miscible with water to application viscosity. The coating composition typically contains suspended solid particulates, including pigments and metal flakes.

Abstract: Compositions and a process for manufacture are provided for synthetic polymer-propellant systems that form cohesive foamed structures from which aqueous solutions can be expressed, where the useful temperature range over which these structures form is broadened by using a propellant mixture consisting predominantly of a propellant that is a poor solvent for the polymer and has a vapor pressure in the range of 10-35 psig at 20.degree. C. in combustion with a small amount of a propellant that is a good solvent for the polymer; and where these coherent foamed structures can be formed even with aqueous solutions containing 0 to about 30% alcohol, provided that insoluble fine-particle solids that do not pack and become difficult to redisperse are included in the composition.

Abstract: A primer composition which is particularly effective to strongly bond fluorosilicone rubbers to metal, plastics, fibers, and the like, comprising(A) 100 parts by weight of a polyorganosiloxane represented by formula (I): ##EQU1## wherein R.sup.1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, 10 to 50 mol % of the hydrocarbon groups of R.sup.1 being perfluoroalkyl and 0.01 to 1.0 mol % of the hydrocarbon groups of R.sup.1 being vinyl, and a is a number of from 1.98 to 2.01, and which has a viscosity as measured at 25.degree. C. of 1,000,000 cSt or more;(B) 5 to 100 parts by weight of a silica filler;(C) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of a compound represented by formula (II): ##STR1## wherein X represents an organosilicon-containing group or a hydrocarbon-containing group, R represents methyl or hydrogen, and n is an integer of 1 or larger; and(D) an organic solvent.

Abstract: This application discloses dimethyl ether propelled water based aerosol compositions. Classes of aqueous thickeners are described herein which are suitable for use in aqueous aerosol coating compositions. The thickeners lose their thickening capability in the presence of dimethyl ether which is the aerosol propellant employed, and thus allows a low enough temporary viscosity to afford suitable flow and breakup when dispensed in spray form from an aerosol dispenser. On evaporation of the dimethyl ether during the spraying process, enough of the dimethyl ether is lost to allow the thickener to regain its thickening capability. High gloss, thick film, aerosol paints can thus be achieved.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are water-based ink compositions comprising an emulsion polymer and a rewetting agent comprising a substantially high amount of a surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the viscosification of an aqueous liquid which includes the steps of forming a solvent system of an organic liquid or oil and a polar cosolvent, the polar cosolvent being less than about 15 weight percent of the solvent system, a viscosity of the solvent system being less than about 1,000 cps; forming an interpolymer complex of neutralized sulfonated polymer (water insoluble) and copolymer of styrene/vinylpyridine in the solvent system to form a solution, a concentration of the water insoluble interpolymer complex polymer in the solution being about 0.01 to about 0.5 weight percent, a viscosity of the solution being less than about 200 cps; the admixing or contacting said solution with about 5 to about 500 volume percent water, the water being immiscible with the organic liquid and the polar cosolvent and interpolymer complex transferring from the organic liquid to the water phase, thereby causing the water phase to gel (i.e., thicken).

Abstract: Compounds having defined alkene functional groups are described which color stabilize aromatic carbonate polymers or blends therewith upon exposure to sterilizing radiation.

Abstract: An improved carbon fiber size of fluorinated poly(amide-acid).

Abstract: The invention relates to flame-resistant mixtures of polycarbonates with graft polymers and copolymers which are characterized in that they contain modified polyalkylene ethers as antistatic agent.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprise a clear, homogeneous binder mixture of polyether or polyester polymer, an amine-formaldehyde condensate resin, and an organic solvent; the mixture being miscible with water to application viscosity. The coating composition typically contains suspended solid particulates, including pigments and metal flakes.

Abstract: A method of producing an emulsion polymer which comprises adding a polymerizable monomer to an emulsion polymer containing a high-molecular-weight compound having a weight average molecular weight of 20,000 to 2,000,000 as a seed polymer, the amount of the unsaturated monomer being 1.5 to 9.5 times the total volume of the solids in the emulsion polymer, and thereafter, polymerizing the monomer in the presence of a film-forming aid.