Abstract: There are herein disclosed a method for preparing a modified resin which comprises thermal/reaction by the use of a norbornenyl group-containing compound typified by norbornenecarboguanamine or its derivative, a method for preparing an epoxy-modified resin which comprises the step of reacting the above-mentioned modified resin and an epoxide, a flame-retarding method, a thermal stabilization method, a compatibilizing method and a surface modification method which comprise utilizing the modified resin, as well as a coating resin composition and an adhesive resin composition containing the modified resin.According to the preparation methods of the present invention, the deterioration of a material scarcely occurs, and a functional group which is excellent in flame retardancy, thermal stability, compatibility and the like can be introduced to the resins.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyhexamethylene adipamide fibers significantly excellent in thermal yellowing resistance, and a process for producing the same. The improved polyhexamethylene adipamide fibers have adaptability to fibers for clothing which adaptability is comparable to that of poly-.epsilon.-capramide fibers and polyester fibers. The improved polyhexamethylene adipamide fibers can be obtained by either (1) melt spinning a polyhexamethylene adipamide simultaneously containing 2,4-bis(alkylthio)-6-(3,5 -dialkyl-4-hydroxyanilino)-1,3,5-triazine and a compound selected from the group consisting of phosphorous acid, hypophosphorous acid and derivatives of these acids, or (2) melt spinning the fibers having the sum of an amino end group concentration (?--NH.sub.2)!) and a carboxyl end group concentration (?--COOH!) of 70 to 200 meq/kg, satisfying the condition: ?--COOH!.ltoreq.60 meq/kg, and containing from 0.005 to 0.

Abstract: Novel fillers comprising combeite glass-ceramic are provided, along with filled polymerizable resin composites. Further provided are methods for making the combeite crystallite-containing novel fillers for use in hardenable, biocompatible bone restorations. Hard, shaped bodies or orthopaedic, dental and other uses are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a thermally stable aromatic polycarbonate composition comprising an aromatic polycarbonate, which is substantially free of a chlorine-containing compound, and a thermal stabilizer, the aromatic polycarbonate comprising a plurality of aromatic polycarbonate chains, each comprising recurring aromatic carbonate units and having a terminal aryl carbonate group and a terminal hydroxyl group, wherein each recurring unit has a divalent aromatic or pyridylene group comprising one or more divalent constituent aromatic or pyridylene groups, and wherein the plurality of aromatic polycarbonate chains collectively contain at least one constituent aromatic or pyridylene group substituted with at least one methyl group in an amount of 0.0001 or less in terms of the molar ratio of the methyl group substituted constituent group or groups relative to all constituent groups in the aromatic polycarbonate chains.

Abstract: Novel polyester compositions, particularly suitable for the insulation of wires, contain an aromatic polyester, especially polybutylene terephthalate. The presence of certain tin (II) compounds, for example tin (II) oxide, oxalate, phthalate, pyromellitate, or phosphite, reduces the flammability and smoke generation of such compositions. The presence of an aliphatic polyester, and optionally a thermoplastic elastomer, can also improve the properties of such compositions.

Abstract: A rubber-modified styrenic resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a rubber-modified styrenic resin (A) having 10 to 40% by weight of the content of a soft component particle and a mean particle diameter of the said particle of 0.1 to 1.2 .mu.m, and 1 to 30 parts by weight of fine particles having a mean particle diameter of 0.1 to 5 .mu.m and not having a glass transition temperature between -130 to 90.degree. C.A rubber-modified styrenic resin composition having superior plane impact strength, rigidity and gloss, and its molded article are provided.

Abstract: A water repellent for automobile window glass includes dimethyl polyorganosiloxane, an inorganic acid, a water-type solvent, and at least one member selected from the group consisting of alkyl group-containing polyorganosiloxanes each having a specific structure, fluorine resins each having a specific structure, and paraffin waxes.

Abstract: Transparent electroconductive coating compositions, methods to prepare such coating compositions, and substrates coated with these coating compositions. The coatings are based on polymeric resins containing finely dispersed electroconductive powders. The coatings can be characterized by the following: thermoformable while retaining transparency and electrical conductivity that is insensitive to humidity; low chloride extractability, stable to exposure to isopropanol or water/soap solutions.

Abstract: The invention provides stabilizer mixtures comprising phosphines, silicon compound and optionally silicon-free oxetane compounds and/or silicon-free epoxide compounds and their use for stabilizing thermoplastic aromatic polycarbonates.

Abstract: An aqueous working liquid composition for a wire saw comprising the following components (A) to (E): (A) 10 to 60% by weight of at least one selected from the group consisting of polyglycol ethers represented by the following formulae (I) and (II): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a phenyl group; R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or an acetyl group; and n represents an integer of 1 to 4; (B) 0.1 to 5.0% by weight of at least one selected from the group consisting of organic bentonite and inorganic bentonite; (C) 0.01 to 5.0% by weight of at least one selected from the group consisting of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), MgO, methanol, and ethanol; (D) 0.1 to 2.0% by weight of at least one selected from the group consisting of a sodium .beta.

Abstract: A flame-retardant engineering plastic composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of an engineering plastic, (B) from 1 to 30 parts by weight of a heat-expandable graphite, and (C) from 1 to 30 parts by weight of red phosphorus and/or (D) from 1 to 30 parts by weight of a phosphorus compound.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method of recovering the insulation by means of simple steps rapidly and easily at low cost, and paints used therefor. For that purpose, the insulating paint of the present invention which comprises an electric insulation film forming agent and an ion-exchangeable material is applied on the part of a printed circuit board where the insulation was lowered or is expected to be lowered.

Abstract: Calcium phosphate cements are provided. The subject cements comprise amorphous calcium phosphate, at least one additional calcium source, usually an additional calcium phosphate, and a liquid component, such as a physiologically acceptable lubricant. Upon combination of the cement components, a flowable composition capable of setting in vivo into a solid calcium phosphate mineral product, such as hydroxyapatite, is produced. The subject cement compositions find use in a variety of applications, including the treatment of injured or compromised hard tissue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-based coating composition suited for surface treatment of the metal sheets or plates to be used in building materials, household electric appliances, automobiles and so forth. The object of the present invention is to provide a water-based coating composition for the steel or metal coated steel surface treatment which gives coating films firmly adhering to metal plates and showing a high degree of hardening as well as excellent corrosion resistance, water resistance and weldability upon baking under low-temperature short-period conditions, has electric conductivity suited for electrodeposition coating and provides lubricating property in processing to thereby prevent powdering during processing as well as a method of forming coating films using said composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an external lubricant composition for lead stabilized vinyl polymer. The external lubricant functions as both an external lubricant and a processing aid by speeding fusion and thus, obviates the need for a separate processing aid. The external lubricant comprises an effective amount for lubricating vinyl polymer of polyethylene having a Brookfield viscosity at a temperature of 150.degree. C. of between about 1000 and about 100000 centipoises and an acid number as determined by standardized titration of KOH of between about 1 and about 40.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of materials with a high chemical and mechanical resistance in which for each 100 parts by volume of vinylester resin treated with 0.85-1.47 parts by volume of an accelerant in the form of cobalt naphthenate, there are added at least in two batches 50-900 parts by volume of an inorganic filler constituting previously roasted at a temperature not lower than 470 K disintegrated to a particle size of at least 30 .mu.m phosphogypsum or a composition of phosphogypsum with glass-forming oxides or phosphogypsum with magnetite or phosphogypsum with microsphere, after which on continuous stirring there is added, if necessary, up to 60 parts by volume of styrene and/or up to 0.2 parts by volume of dimethylaniline, and then the whole is polymerized in the presence of know initiators such as organic peroxides. The materials with a high chemical and mechanical resistance constitute polymerized composition of synthetic resin and inorganic fillers, consisting of 7.5-88.

Abstract: Composites suitable for use as prostheses for attachment to soft tissues, such as cartilage, tendons, skin, tympanic membrane and gingiva, as well as to cancellous or trabecular bone, are based on combination of a polyolefinic binder with certain bioactive glass materials. The composites bond actively with soft tissues and are readily formulated achieve mechanical properties comparable to those of the soft tissue of interest.

Abstract: A heat-resistant, lubricative resin composition which is low in friction and wear-resistant, and which is less likely to attack a soft alloy such as aluminum alloy, and a heat-resistant sliding bearing formed from such resin composition. Such heat-resistant, lubricative resin composition, adapted to be brought into sliding contact with a mating member made of an aluminum alloy, may be composed of 35-74% by weight of at least one heat-resistant thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of polyphenylene sulfide resins, thermoplastic polyimide resins having predetermined repeating units, polyether ketone resins, polycyanoarylether resins, polyamide-imide resins, polyether imide resins, polyether sulfonic resins, 10-45% by weight of a tetrafluoroethylene resin, and 16-30% by weight of lithium phosphate.

Abstract: Oxo oils may be used as additives for plastics, in particular for a chloride-containing plastic, preferably PVC, as part of liquid stabilizer compositions.

Abstract: Novel fillers comprising combeite glass-ceramic are provided. hardenable restorative compositions comprising particulate combeite glass-ceramic provide improved biocompatibility in bone restorations. Hard, shaped bodies for orthopaedic, dental and other uses are also provided.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition is provided containing (a) a polyester resin having a hydroxyl level of at least 45 meq/kg, (b) a polycarbonate resin, (c) a quencher and preferably (d) a graft copolymer containing a rubbery substrate and a rigid superstrate. The thermoplastic resin composition exhibits enhanced resistance to property degradation during molding and exhibits enhanced paint adhesion properties. The composition is useful for making painted articles such as automotive bumpers.

Abstract: A highly filled flame retardant thermoplastic composition of at least one thermoplastic resin, at least about 20 percent by weight of an inorganic filler, and effective flame retarding amount of a metal acid pyrophosphate, and optionally, an impact modifier, an anti-drip agent and/or a second flame retardant.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved grade of polyimide containing an organic phosphorus compound, a film composed thereof and a method of making the aforementioned film. According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a polyimide film improved in mechanical strength.

Abstract: The subject composite materials comprise an association of an organic elastic matrix with a network of non-oxidized quasi spherical particles, of submicronic dimension and of a diameter ranging between 0.1 .mu.m and 10 .mu.m, distributed uniformly in the matrix.The materials are intended to coat pieces subjected to the phenomena of wear, erosion, cavitation and abrasion notably in a corrosive medium.According to a method of manufacture of these composite materials, the nonoxidized submicronic particles are, immediately before their introduction in the organic matrix, plunged into an organic macromolecular dispersant chosen of such type that the macromolecular chains of the dispersant are fixed on the surface of the particles by noncovalent bonds.

Abstract: The invention provides novel polyurethanes which can be used in magnetic media binders applications. The polyurethanes comprise multidentate chelating functional groups pendant from the polymer backbone, which groups are produced by esterification of backbone hydroxyl moieties with cyclic dicarboxylic acid anhydrides which also bear an additional polar functional group such as those selected from the group consisting of --H, --OH, --COOM, --SO.sub.3 M, --SH, --CH.sub.2 COOM, --SCH.sub.2 COOM, --P(.dbd.O)(OM).sub.2, --OP(.dbd.O)(OM).sub.2, and the like. Examples of anhydrides useful in preparation of the polyurethanes include anhydrides of citric acid, mercaptosuccinic acid, dimercaptosuccinic acid and nitrilotriacetic acid. The polyurethanes, which are optionally radiation curable, show high affinity for magnetic pigments, and blends of the polyurethanes with vinyl resins afford excellent binders for magnetic recording media.

Abstract: A biaxilly oriented polymer film having improved surface properties, anti-static property and printability is prepared from a mixture of 70 to 99 parts by weight of a polyester resin containing not less than 60% by weight of repeating units of ethylene terephthalate and having an intrinsic viscosity ranging from 0.4 to 0.9 dl/g, and 1 to 30 parts by weight of polyolefin resin having a melting flow index ranging from 1.5 to 25 g/10 min, wherein said polyester film further comprises 0.1 to 25 parts by weight of an inorganic particle.

Abstract: An aqueous sizing composition for glass fibers particularly useful for the reinforcement of thermoplastic or thermosetting matrix polymers contains film-forming material, fluorescent whitening agent, coupling agent, stabilizing agent and lubricant. The film-forming material is selected to be compatible with thermosetting or thermoplastic matrix polymer used in the ultimate forming process. The fluorescent whitening agent is at least dispersed, emulsified or solubilized in water.The sizing compositions are particularly advantageous for sizing glass fibers to be used in the reinforcement of matrix polymers for forming molded parts. The resultant molded part exhibits exceptional whiteness and and comparable physical properties to materials without the brightening agent.

Abstract: A power coating composition comprises at least one film-forming polymeric material and has dry-blended therewith two or more dry-blended additives selected from solid, particulate, inorganic, water-insoluble materials which may be ceramic or mineral materials and/or may be oxides, mixed oxides, hydrated oxides, hydroxides, oxide-hydroxides or oxysalts of metals and metalloids, at least 95% by volume of the powder coating composition having a particle size not exceeding 50 microns.

Abstract: Transparent electroconductive coating compositions, methods to prepare such coating compositions, and substrates coated with these coating compositions. The coatings are based on polymeric resins containing finely dispersed electroconductive powders. The coatings can be characterized by the following: thermoformable while retaining transparency and electrical conductivity that is insensitive to humidity; low chloride extractability, stable to exposure to isopropanol or water/soap solutions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic aromatic polycarbonates having a content of special aryl phosphines, to their preparation, and to their use in the light engineering sector and in optics.

Abstract: An antibacterial resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a styrene resin, (B) 0.01 to 30 parts by weight of an antibacterial agent and (C) 0.01 to 30 parts by weight of a compound having a specific functional group, and said antibacterial resin composition is excellent in antibacterial property and surface appearance of molded article and can give a molded article which can be applied to many fields.

Abstract: This invention relates to a polyester resin prepared by adding one or more dicarboxylic acid components to one or more glycol components containing 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol equalling 100 mole %,the polyester resin having been prepared in the presence of a catalyst/stabilizer system consisting essentially of antimony compounds and phosphorous compounds and compounds selected from the group consisting essentially of zinc compounds, gallium compounds, and silicon compounds.

Abstract: CPVC compounds intended for low shear extrusion, for example of piping, and articles such as piping derived therefrom are disclosed. The compounds comprise CPVC having 69% to 74% by weight chlorine and preferably 65% to about 69% chlorine; an acrylic impact modifier and a first chlorinated polyethylene containing from about 32% to about 37% chlorine by weight and a Mooney viscosity from 25 to 45, and a second CPE containing from about 36 to about 42% chlorine and a Mooney viscosity of from 60 to about 95. Compression molded plaques derived from the powder composition exhibit a good balance of tensile strength, tensile modulus, izod impact strength, HDT and dynamic thermal stability specified herein. A pipe extruded directly from said composition in powder form under ASTM-D2846 exhibits a long term hydrostatic design strength of at least 500 psi at 200.degree. F. The invention is useful, for example, for industrial use applications such as steam condensate lines.

Abstract: Blends of low molecular weight PBT resin and high molecular weight polyester resin, such as high molecular weight PBT resin, are imparted with excellent melt viscosity stability by the addition of certain phosphorus-containing compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-based coating composition suited for surface treatment of the metal sheets or plates to be used in building materials, household electric appliances, automobiles and so forth. The object of the present invention is to provide a water-based coating composition for the steel or metal coated steel surface treatment which gives coating films firmly adhering to metal plates and showing a high degree of hardening as well as excellent corrosion resistance, water resistance and weldability upon baking under low-temperature short-period conditions, has electric conductivity suited for electrodeposition coating and provides lubricating property in processing to thereby prevent powdering during processing as well as a method of forming coating films using said composition.

Abstract: A coating composition for preventing corrosion of a substrate including corrodable material, the coating composition comprising: a cycloaliphatic epoxy compound; a polyester compound; and a catalyst.

Abstract: A stable dispersion of a finely divided solid such as a pigment in an organosiloxane composition can be prepared as a homogeneous thixotropic liquid, paste or gel by blending the solid with a finely divided, partially treated silica, a specified class of liquid diorganosiloxane/oxyalkylene copolymers and, as a diluent, at least one liquid organosiloxane oligomer having a density lower than the density of the dispersed solid. The gels and pastes convert to flowable liquids when subjected to shearing forces.

Abstract: Antibacterial and deodorant polyester for fiber which is much improved in melt viscosity, is prepared by adding the melt viscosity enhancers represented by the following general formulas I to IV and compounding with zirconium phosphate: ##STR1##

Abstract: Polymer compositions having enhanced biodegradability are disclosed. The compositions comprise a blend of:(1) a polymer containing hydrolyzable bonds; and(2) a substantially water-insoluble, pH-modifying compound capable of accelerating the hydrolysis of the hydrolyzable bonds in the polymer.The invention also relates to polymer films comprising such compositions and absorbent articles containing such polymer compositions or films. The compositions are particularly suitable for use in disposable absorbent articles such as diapers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a red phosphorus flame retardant comprising a fine red phosphorus powder subjected to a surface modification treatment, said fine red phosphorus powder consisting of spherical red phosphorus particles and/or agglomerates thereof directly obtained by the thermal conversion of white phosphorus in the presence of a dispersant and has an average particle size of 10 .mu.m or smaller and of which at least 80% by weight is accounted for by particles having particle sizes of 20 .mu.m or smaller, said flame retardant having an average particle size of 15 .mu.m or smaller, with the particles having particle sizes of 35 .mu.m or smaller accounting for at least 80% by weight of the flame retardant; and a nonflammable resinous composition composed of a synthetic resin and the red phosphorus flame retardant.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising hydrogen silsesquioxane resin and a phosphor filler diluted in a solvent. These compositions are used to form luminescent coatings on substrates.

Abstract: A corrosion-resistant coating which can be applied directly to a surface as self-priming corrosion-resistant topcoat comprising an alkyd resin binder and a combination of pigments consisting essentially of an aluminum triphosphate, zinc salts of benzoic acids, and an alkaline earth metal phosphate such as zinc-barium phosphate. In addition, the coating contains up to about 40 parts by weight of a titanium dioxide pigment, up to about 2.0 parts by weight of an oil-soluble surface active or wetting agent and up to about 40 parts by weight of at least one organic solvent.

Abstract: Blended thermal spray powders are characterized by the presence of a ZrO.sub.2 component and a ceramic coated plastic component. The ceramic coated plastic component is made by attrition milling ceramic fine particles with plastic core particles, causing the ceramic fine particles to bind to the surface of the plastic core without the use of a binder. Abradable coatings formed by thermal spraying the powders have superior high-temperature properties such as heat resistance and yet abrade readily to form abradable seals.

Abstract: A bioactive cement comprises a filler consisting of nonalkali glass powder containing Ca, monomer containing hydrophilic dimethacrylate, a polymerization starter, and a polymerization promotor. The nonalkali glass powder containing Ca comprises a composition by weight of 40-50% CaO, 30-40% SiO.sub.2, 10-20% P.sub.2 O.sub.5, 0-10% MgO, and 0-2% CaF.sub.2. The hydrophilic dimethacrylate is 2,2-bis[4-(3-methacryloxy-2-hydroxy propoxy)phenyl]propane. The bioactive cement is capable of forming a hydroxyapatite layer on a surface of a hardened cement body when the hardened cement body is brought into contact with body fluid.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding material consists of from 5 to 95% by weight of a polyaryl ether A, from 5 to 95% by weight of a partly aromatic copolyamide B and, if required, not more than 40% by weight of a fibrous or particulate filler C or a mixture thereof, the percentages being based on the sum of A to C.

Abstract: The subject composite materials comprise an association of an organic elastic matrix with a network of non-oxidized quasi spherical particles, of submicronic dimension and of a diameter ranging between 0.1 .mu.m and 10 .mu.m distributed uniformly in the matrix.The materials are intended to coat pieces subjected to the phenomena of wear, erosion, cavitation and abrasion notably in a corrosive medium.According to a method of manufacture of these composite materials, the nonoxidized submicronic particles are, immediately before their introduction in the organic matrix, plunged into an organic macromolecular dispersant chosen of such type that the macromolecular chains of the dispersant are fixed on the surface of the particles by noncovalent bonds.

Abstract: Reinforced, flame-resistant thermoplastic composition consisting of: (A) a polymeric matrix consisting of an olefinic or styrene (co)polymer; (B) a quantity which is sufficient to give flame resistance properties, of an intumescent flame-retarding agent consisting of a mixture of (i) a compound containing nitrogen, insoluble in water, consisting of an oligomer or polymer of a derivative of 1,3,5-triazine and (ii) an ammonium phosphate, and (C) from 5 to 50% by weight with respect to the total composition of a phosphorite having a phosphorous content, expressed as BPL (Bone Phosphate of Lime) of more than 40% by weight.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising a resin, a hindered piperidinyloxy compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group and Z is a hydrogen atom or an organic group having at least one carbon atom, and a hypophosphite compound of the formula:X.sub.a (H.sub.2 PO.sub.2).sub.b (II)wherein X is a metal ion, an ammonium ion or a phosphonium ion, a and b are positive numbers provided that they satisfy the equation: a.times.c=b in which c is a valency of X, wherein a weight ratio of the hypophosphite compound (II) to the hindered piperidinyloxy compound (II) is at least 0.001, which has good heat stability and weather resistance.

Abstract: A purification process of an aliphatic polyester prepared in the presence of a catalyst from a hydroxycarboxylic acid or a cyclic ester of a hydroxycarboxylic acid, or a combination of an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol with an aliphatic polybasic acid, or a mixture of these compounds, comprising deactivating the catalyst while maintaining the aliphatic polyester in a molten or dissolved state, or insolubilizing and separating the catalyst and successively removing low molecular compounds. The process can provide aliphatic polyester which has a low content of unreacted monomers and low molecular weight compounds and is excellent in heat resistance and weatherability.

Abstract: Flameproofed thermoplastic molding materials containA) from 10 to 98.45% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide,B) from 1 to 30% by weight of phosphorus,C) from 0.5 to 30% by weight of an elastomeric polymer,D) from 0.05 to 15% by weight of a polyethylene having a density of from 0.94 to 0.98 g/cm.sup.3 or of a polypropylene having an average molecular weight M.sub.w of from 100,000 to 2,000,000 or a mixture thereof andE) from 0 to 60% by weight of a fibrous or particulate filler.