Abstract: A method and composition for coating a metal for use in connection with improving corrosion resistance and paint adhesion. The composition is a non-corrosive ester cross-linked polymer system having a plurality of carboxylic functional groups and a plurality of hydroxyl groups. The polymer system may be a bifunctional copolymer or the reaction product of a first polymer having a plurality of carboxylic functional groups (e.g. polyacrylic acid or polymethylvinylmaleic anhydride), and a second polymer having a plurality of hydroxyl groups (e.g. polyvinyl alcohol). The resulting reaction product of these two polymers is a cross-linked polymeric blend. A compound of a Group IV-B element may be added to this polymer blend to increase the degree of cross-linking and improve paint adhesion and corrosion resistance. Such a Group IV-B compound may be an acid such as fluozirconic acid, fluotitanic acid or fluohafnic acid, or a salt such as ammonium zirconium carbonate.

Abstract: A wood treatment composition. The composition comprises a stain vehicle wherein the stain vehicle comprises modified tung and linseed oils, a co-solvent, a foam control agent, an alkali, a surfactant, at least one UV-light blocker, a free radical scavenger, a drier catalysts and an aqueous solvent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of forming tamper-proof coatings on electronic devices. The method comprises applying a coating of a silica precursor resin and an inorganic salt onto the electronic device, wherein the inorganic salt is one which reacts with a wet etch to yield an acid or base that damages the electronic device. The coated electronic device is then heated at a temperature sufficient to convert the silica precursor resin to a silica containing ceramic matrix.

Abstract: An antistatic additive including a hexahalogenated ionic compound, and an antistatic additive composition for organic polymer compositions including an antistatically-effective amount of the hexahalogenated ionic compound, a solvent for the hexahalogenated ionic compound, and a diluent compatible with the hexahalogenated ionic compound, the solvent and the organic polymer composition. The hexahalogenated phosphate compound is preferably either potassium hexafluorophosphate, sodium hexafluorophosphate, and ammonium hexafluorophosphate. Organic polymer compositions containing the additive also are disclosed, as are methods of manufacturing both the additive and the polymer compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an underlayment composition for an artificial playing surface comprised of a butadiene rubber, such as polybutadiene or styrene-butadiene that is commercially available as recycled polycord tires that have been granulized. An inorganic-base moisture-retaining agent such as vermiculite or perlite is also included in the composition in addition to a binder comprised of a mixture of isocyanate polyurethane and an inorganic acid. The present invention also provides a method of making the present composition. The method comprises the steps of mixing thoroughly granulized particles of butadiene rubber in a mixing container, mixing an inorganic-based moisture-retaining component with the butadiene rubber, mixing an acid having a pH .ltoreq.3 with the butadiene rubber and the inorganic-based moisture-retaining component, and mixing an isocyanate polyurethane with the butadiene rubber, the inorganic-based moisture-retaining component and the acid.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a waterborne polyolefin composition which is useful as an adhesion promotor and is prepared by emulsifying non-oxidized, non-maleated, non-chlorinated, crystalline polyolefins and non-chlorinated, maleated, amorphous polyolefins in the presence of a surfactant, an amine and water.

Abstract: A coating solution for forming a composite metal oxide film containing: (A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of a reaction product, a partial hydrolyzate of the reaction product, and a partial acylated product of the reaction product wherein the reaction product is obtained by a reaction between at least one compound containing a carbonyl group and at least one metal compound; (B) a polyhydric alcohol compound; and (C) at least one member selected from the group consisting of a metal carboxylate compound; a metal nitrate compound; and a metal nitrite compound, which coating solution may also contain an alcohol-soluble polymer. The present invention is also directed to a process of making the same.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an underlayment composition for an artificial playing surface comprised of a butadiene rubber, such as polybutadiene or styrene-butadiene that is commercially available as recycled polycord tires that have been granulized. An inorganic-base moisture-retaining agent such as vermiculite or perlite is also included in the composition in addition to a binder comprised of a mixture of isocyanate polyurethane and an inorganic acid. The present invention also provides a method of making the present composition. The method comprises the steps of mixing thoroughly granulized particles of butadiene rubber in a mixing container, mixing an inorganic-based moisture-retaining component with the butadiene rubber, mixing an acid having a pH.ltoreq.3 with the butadiene rubber and the inorganic-based moisture-retaining component, and mixing an isocyanate polyurethane with the butadiene rubber, the inorganic-based moisture-retaining component and the acid.

Abstract: A coating composition for forming a composite metal oxide film containing: (A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of a reaction product, a partial hydrolyzate of the reaction product, and a partial acylated product of the reaction product wherein the reaction product is obtained by a reaction between at least one compound containing a carbonyl group and at least one metal compound; (B) a polyhydric alcohol compound; and (C) at least one member selected from the group consisting of a metal carboxylate compound; a metal nitrate compound; and a metal nitrite compound, which coating solution may also contain an alcohol-soluble polymer, and a process of making the same.

Abstract: A process for reducing the pH of anionic polyurethane dispersions which are stabilized by carboxylate or sulfonate groups, which comprises adding a compound which has from one to four ester groups but no acid group or acid halide or anhydride group to the dispersions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new glass/polymer composites and methods for making them. More specifically, the invention is glass/polymer composites having phases that are at the molecular level and thereby practicably indistinguishable. The invention further discloses making molecular phase glass/polymer composites by mixing a glass and a polymer in a compatible solvent.

Abstract: There are disclosed a vinyl resin composition which comprises a resin composition comprising a vinyl polymer, a polyamideimide elastomer obtained by reacting a mixture of caprolactam, an aromatic polycarboxylic acid and a specified polyoxyethylene glycol, with 0-0.5 mole of a diamine, etc., per 1 mole of glycol contained in said mixture, the glycol component being present in a proportion of 85-30% by weight in said elastomer and the relative viscosity of the elastomer being at least 1.5 (at 30.degree. C.), and an electrolyte added as desired, and articles molded from the composition.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition for applying a print retaining antistatic layer consisting essentially of an aluminum modified colloidal silica and an antistatic agent in a binder polymer, the binder polymer consisting essentially of an addition product of from about 30 to 78 mol % of an alkyl methacrylate wherein the alkyl group has from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, from about 2 to about 10 mol % of an alkali metal salt of an ethylenically unsaturated sulfonic acid and from 20 to about 65 mol % of a vinyl benzene, the polymer having a glass transition point of from 30.degree. to 65.degree. C.

Abstract: This invention is first, a difunctional poly(glycidyl nitrate) oligomer (PGN oligomer), second, nitrated PGN oligomer and third, the use of the nitrated PGN oligomer as a plasticizer, particularly as a plasticizer for binders used in and/or as energetic formulations. Examples of energetic formulations are propellants, pyrotechnics and explosives and other such compositions. More particularly, this invention is a difunctional poly(glycidyl nitrate) oligomer of the formula ##STR1## where n is 0 to 3, having a M.sub.n of from about 304 to about 994. Another embodiment is the nitrated difunctional poly(glycidyl nitrate) oligomer of the formula ##STR2## where n is 0 to 3, having a M.sub.n of from about 394 to about 1084.

Abstract: A method for preserving a polymer emulsion comprising intimately admixing with the polymer emulsion a polymer emulsion preserving amount of a stabilized composition comprising in intimate admixture an aqueous solution of one or more 3-isothiazolones and an effective stabilizing amount of a hydroperoxide-free organic and/or manganese-free inorganic oxidizing agent, and, optionally, a stabilizer for the oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyesters which are particularly suitable in coating compositions which are sprayed with compressed fluids which act as viscosity reducing diluents.

Abstract: Stabilized aqueous solutions of one or more 3-isothiazolones of the general Formula I or II ##STR1## are given, characterized in that they contain at least 0.1 wt. % taken on the total solution of a 3-isothiazolone, of a hydroperoxide-free organic and/or manganese-free inorganic oxidizing agent, as well as optionally a stabilizer for the oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polyvinyl alcohol products obtained by heat-treating a melt-molded polyvinyl alcohol product composed of a polyvinyl alcohol composition containing 0.01 to 3.0 mmol of a metal compound based on 1 g of polyvinyl alcohol;a polyvinyl alcohol product obtained by stretching a melt-molded polyvinyl alcohol product composed of a polyvinyl alcohol composition containing 0.01 to 3.0 mmol of a metal compound based on 1 g of polyvinyl alcohol; anda multi-layer product comprising at least one inner layer of a melt-molded product composed of a polyvinyl alcohol composition containing 0.01 to 3.0 mmol of a metal compound based on 1 g of polyvinyl alcohol.

Abstract: A chemical process for producing bulk quantities of an iron-silica gel composite in which particle size, form, and magnetic state of the iron can be selected. The process involves polymerizing an ethanolic solution of tetraethylorthosilicate, ferric nitrate and water at low temperature under the influence of an HF catalyst. The chemical and magnetic states of the iron in the resultant composite are modified in situ by exposure to suitable oxidizing or reducing agents at temperatures under 400.degree. C. Iron-containing particles of less than 200 .ANG. diameter, homogeneously dispersed in silica matrices may be prepared in paramagnetic, superparamagnetic, ferrimagnetic and ferromagnetic states.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive adhesive comprises a moisture-curable polymer comprising a polymer prepared by polymerization of at least one .alpha.-olefin monomer, said polymer containing hydrolyzable or condensable silyl groups and having a weight average molecular weight of at least 30,000. The pressure-sensitive adhesive can be hot-melt coated without emitting volatiles and then can adhere aggressively to both polar and nonpolar substrates. The PSA has good internal strength at high temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a waterproofing system and method in which salt is used to prevent re-emulsification of an aqueous-based emulsion polymer primer composition which has been applied to a water penetrable building surface, whereby the bond between the building structure and a subsequently applied waterproofing membrane remains strong and durable.

Abstract: A polydimethylsiloxane which has both low reactivity endgroups and high reactivity endgroups. These polydimethylsiloxanes are useful for making sealants with reduced modulus. An example of these polydimethylsiloxanes is one having low reactivity endgroups of the formulaXR.sub.2 SiO--where X is methoxy or methylethylketoximo, and R is methyl or vinyl and high reactivity endgroups having a formulaY.sub.b R.sub.(3-b) SiO--in which b is 2 or 3, R is methyl radical, and each Y is a hydrolyzable group selected from the group consisting of a ketoximo group and methoxy.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of ethylene/.alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid interpolymers (e.g., random ethylene/acrylic acid interpolymers) are formed using a mixture of bases at a concentration of at least about 0.2 equivalents of base per mole of .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid. The dispersions have at least about 10 weight percent dispersed solids and not more than about 1 weight percent of the initial polymer in non-dispersed form. Preferred bases for use in forming the dispersions are ammonium hydroxide and/or alkali metal hydroxides. A mixture of ammonium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide is especially preferred for forming the dispersions with ethylene/acrylic acid interpolymers at an ammonium hydroxide:acrylic acid molar ratio of about 1:1 and a potassium hydroxide:acrylic acid molar ratio in the range of about 0.6-0.8:1. The dispersions are particularly useful in forming thin coatings of adhesive on substrates, such as paper and metal foil, using conventional techniques.

Abstract: A composition for absorbing electromagnetic radiation (such as microwave, infrared, visible light radiation ultraviolet radiation), wherein said electromagnetic radiation possesses a wavelength generally in the range of from about 1000 Angstroms to about 50 meters, wherein said composition comprises a polyaniline composition of the formula ##STR1## where y can be equal to or greater than zero and R' and R.sub.2 are independently selected from the group consisting of --H, --OCH.sub.3, --CH.sub.3, --F, --Cl, --Br, --I, --NR.sup.3.sub.2, --NHCOR.sub.3, --OH, --O, --SR.sup.3, --OR.sup.3, --OCOR.sup.3, --NO.sub.2, --COOH, --COOR.sup.3, --COR.sup.3, --CHO, and --CN, where R.sup.3 is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.a alkyl, aryl or aralkyl group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a conductive material and a process for producing said conductive material. More particularly, the present invention relates to a conductive material comprising (a) a substrate obtained from a polycarbodiimide resin and (b) a dopant, which is superior in oxidation resistance, mechanical strengths and flexibility, and useful as a material for electronic field, as well as to a process for producing said conductive material.

Abstract: Sulfonic acid-substituted polyaniline compositions and their derivatives are produced by reacting a polyaniline polymer with SO.sub.3 gas. The sulfonated polyaniline compositions have faster electronic and optical responses to electrochemical potentials and improved environmental stability solubility than the parent polyaniline polymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to deodorizing odorous polyolefins. This is accomplished by mixing the odorous polyolefin with low concentration levels of an inorganic oxidant. Optionally, a fragrance is mixed with the odorous polyolefin mixture. Additionally, if desired, heat can be applied to the mixture.

Abstract: Water reducible coating compositions comprising: an oxidized slack wax, paraffin wax or petrolatum; a low molecular weight polyethylene, polybutene, or polypropylene; naphthenic or paraffinic oil; a salt of a sulfonic acid, a nitrate, a nitrite, a borate or an amine soap of a fatty acid; a mixture of mineral spirits and ethylene glycol monopropyl ether; an unsaturated fatty acid (preferably oleic acid) and a fugitive amine (preferably 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol); and water are disclosed which provides improved corrosion resistant coatings for ferrous alloys.

Abstract: A water-absorbent resin composition having superior gel stability which comprises a water-absorbent resin, at least one oxygen-containing reducing inorganic salt and, optionally, at least one organic antioxidant.

Abstract: A conductive plastic molding obtained by melt molding an ethylene copolymer comprising from 40 to 90% by weight of an ethylene unit, from 10 to 60% by weight of at least one dialkylaminoalkylacrylamide comonomer unit represented by formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and n represents an integer of from 2 to 5, and up to 20% by weight of one or more ethylenically unsaturated comonomer units and having a number average molecular weight of from 5,000 to 50,000 and impregnating at least 10 parts by weight of an aqueous solution of at least one of an organic acid, an inorganic acid, and an inorganic metal salt into 100 parts by weight of the resulting melt molded. The molding exhibits excellent conductivity and can be obtained easily and at low cost without any limitation on shape.

Abstract: Disclosed is dispersion of a polyurethane-urea polymer in a continuous phase. This dispersion contains about 0.1 to about 5 parts by weight of an ionizable, non-volatile salt per 100 parts by weight of polyurethane-urea polymer. Polyurethane-urea coatings made from this dispersion have excellent static dissipative properties.

Abstract: A water-absorbent resin composition having superior gel stability which comprises a water-absorbent resin, at least one oxygen-containing reducing inorganic salt and, optionally, at least one organic antioxidant.

Abstract: The present invention provides adhesive compositions with strong and firm adhesion to various kinds of synthetic rubbers including polyolefin-type vulcanized rubbers and to various kinds of synthetic resins including polyolefin-type synthetic resins and vinyl chloride resins. The present adhesive compositions comprise a mixture of a chlorinated rubber, an acrylic polymer, a Lewis acid and an organic solvent or a mixture of a chlorinated rubber, an acrylic polymer, a terminal functional group-containing hydrocarbon-type polymer and an organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electrically conducting organic polymers useful for spacecraft and other uses. The invention describes a number of conductive organic polymers having an electrical conductivity greater than 10.sup.-2 ohm .sup.-1 cm.sup.-1. The structures of the organic polymers contain heteroatoms such as oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur which are found in alkylene, aralkyl and aryl groups. Optionally, organic and inorganic dopants are used to increase the conductivity of the polymer. These materials are useful for conductive coatings and shielding applications, in energy storage and conversion devices, as battery anodes or cathodes, semiconductor materials and in integrated electroptics for switching, logic and display.

Abstract: A water-based paint which comprises a constituent selected from fillers and pigments as well as an aqueous phase comprising one or more water-soluble salts in an amount sufficient to substantially prevent dissolution in the paint of water-soluble organic or inorganic colored substances. The water-soluble salt/salts may be present in a concentration of at or above 10% (weight/volume), in particular at or above 35%, such as up to 70% (weight/volume). The paint is useful for the painting of stained interior building surfaces without allowing water-soluble stains to seep through the wet paint.

Abstract: An insoluble infusible electroconductive polymer is provided, which is derived from an organic compound having 3 to 6 carbon atoms and having a cyano group and an ethylenically or acetylenically unsaturated bond by mutually reacting this compound at an elevated temperature.

Abstract: A polymer solution comprising a polymer comprising at least 50 mole % of recurring units represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 through R.sub.4, which may be the same or different, represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl or alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, with the proviso that the case where all of R.sub.1 through R.sub.4 represent a hydrogen atom is excluded, a dopant and an organic solvent has a high electric conductivity and is valuable as an electrolyte of a battery, an electrolyte of a capacitor, and the like. A shaped article obtained by shaping this solution and removing the organic solvent from the shaped article has a high electric conductivity and is valuable as various electronic parts.

Abstract: A filiform corrosion-resistant primer coating composition for use in application to a metallic substrate, comprising a film forming component containing a film-forming resinous material and a hydrotalcite component, characterized in that the hydrotalcite component is a hydrotalcite solid solution represented by the following formula (1)[(Mg.sup.2+).sub.y1 (M.sup.2+) y2].sub.1-x M.sub.x.sup.3+ (OH).sub.2 A.sub.x/n.sup.n-.mH.sub.2 Owherein M.sup.2+ represents at least one divalent metal cation selected from the group consisting of Zn, Cd, Pb, Ca and Sr, M.sup.3+ represents a trivalent metal cation, A.sup.n- represents an anion having a valence of n, and x, y1, y2 and m represent positive numbers which satisfy the following conditions:0<x.ltoreq.0.5,0<y1,0<y2,0.5.ltoreq.y1+y2<1, and0.ltoreq.m<2,the amount of the hydrotalcite solid solution being 0.1 to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the film-forming component.

Abstract: An antistatic resin composition prepared by dissolving at least one of lithium nitrate and lithium chloride in cold or hot water, adding a molten surface active agent thereto, mixing them together to give a homogeneous mixture, and blending the same with a molten thermoplastic resin either before or after cooling and solidification. The composition is highly antistatic and gives a film having a high degree of transparency.

Abstract: Metal salts are disclosed as effective to reduce Arc Track Rate in poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) resin molding compositions.

Abstract: A synthetic resin composition having reduced corrosion-causing tendency and coloration, said composition comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of a synthetic resin containing halogen and/or an acidic substance, and (B) 0.001 to 50 parts by weight of a hydrotalcite solid solution represented by the following formula (1)[(M.sub.1.sup.2+).sub.y1 (M.sub.2.sup.2+).sub.y2 ].sub.1-x M.sub.x.sup.3+ (OH).sub.2 A.sub.x/n.sup.n-.mH.sub.2 O . . . (1)wherein M.sub.1.sup.2+ represents at least one divalent metal cation, M.sub.2.sup.2+ represents at least one divalent metal cation, M.sup.3+ represents a trivalent metal cation, A.sup.n- represents an anion having a valency of n, and x, y1, Y2 and m are positive numbers represented by the following expressions0<x.ltoreq.0.5,0<y1,0<y2,0.5.ltoreq.y1+y2<1, and0.ltoreq.m<2; anda method for preventing the corrosion-causing tendency or coloration of a synthetic resin containing halogen and/or an acidic substance by using the above formula (1) compound.

Abstract: Self-extinguishing polycarbonates essentially consisting of mixtures of polycarbonates with at least one salt of metals of the I and/or of the II A and B Groups of the Elements Periodic Table, of particular inorganic compounds, and possibly with at least one halogenated organic compound.

Abstract: Tractable doped electroactive polymers, comprising recurring units of a 3,3'-N,N'-disubstituted-6,6'-bicarbazole-1,3,4-oxadiazole-2,5-diyl ring system, and a sufficient concentration of a charge-compensating ionic dopant associated therewith.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a flame-retardant acrylic synthetic fiber comprising acrylonitrile and a vinyl monomer copolymerizable therewith and containing a finely divided inorganic tin compound. The fiber has high flame retardancy, outstanding gloss and transparency, and satisfactory whiteness and dyeability.

Abstract: An electroconductive organic polymer exhibiting outstanding electroconductivity is described, containing an electron acceptor as a dopant, and having electroconductivity of not less than 10.sup.-6 S/cm, substantially comprising a linear polymer having as a main repeating unit thereof a quinonediimine structure represented by formula (III) ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group. This polymer can be obtained by oxidative polymerization of an aniline compound or a water-soluble salt thereof with an oxidizing agent in a reaction medium containing a protonic acid.

Abstract: An electrically conductive organic polymeric material is disclosed which comprises (a) an insoluble and infusible substrate with a polyacene-type skeletal structure having a hydrogen/carbon atomic ratio of from 0.60 to 0.15, said substrate being a heat-treated product of an aromatic condensation polymer consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, and (b) an electron donating doping agent, or an electron accepting doping agent, or both; said material having a higher electrical conductivity than the undoped substrate (a). The electrically conductive organic polymeric material can be produced by a process which comprises heat-treating an aromatic condensation polymer consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in a non-oxidizing atmosphere by heating it to a temperature of 400.degree. to 800.degree. C. to form a substrate having a hydrogen/carbon atomic ratio of from 0.06 to 0.

Abstract: The addition of at least one anti-haze agent selected from the group consisting of saturated fatty acid amides, unsaturated fatty acid amides, unsaturated fatty acid amides, tertiary alkanolamines, hydrocarbyl sulfates and alkyl benzene sulfonates to a nitrite-containing copolymer of a conjugated diene and a monovinyl-substituted aromatic hydrocarbon monomer provide novel compositions which give reduced haze formation when subjected to molding conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to plastics materials of high electrical conductivity containing TCNQ complexes and stabilized against the emission of HCN and to mouldings, films and coatings of such materials, as well as to the use of the plastics material for the production of antistatic foils and coatings onto substrates.

Abstract: The heat stability of arylene sulfide polymers, such as poly(p-phenylene sulfide) is improved by the addition of cure retarders comprising metal sorbates and, optionally, an alkaline earth metal nitrite.

Abstract: The invention relates to plastics materials of high electrical conductivity containing TCNQ complexes and stabilized against the emission of HCN and to mouldings, films and coatings of such materials, as well as to the use of the plastics material for the production of antistatic foils and coatings onto substrate.