Abstract: A fluorine-containing copolymer having fluidity at room temperature and comprising, based on entire polymer units, from 20 to 70 mol % of polymer units (1) derived from a polyfluoroolefin and from 1 to 80 mol % of polymer units (2) having a polyoxyalkylene chain having, at its terminal, a group selected from the group consisting of an active hydrogen-containing group, an epoxy group and a functional group cross-linkable by the action of moisture, the total of the polymer units (1) and the polymer units (2) being from 30 to 100 mol %.

Abstract: A polymer impurity deactivator comprising a metal hydroxide, a hydrotalcite, or another metal oxide compound, or mixtures thereof, each of which compounds or mixtures(i) contain at least one zinc, magnesium, or aluminum cation; and(ii) have been surface treated, or mixed, with a hydrocarbon based or siloxane based amphiphatic compound, each amphipathic compound having one or more polar groups incorporated into its molecular structure to provide a polar group frequency factor of at least about 0.01.

Abstract: A teflon-bonded thin, flexible .beta."-Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 solid electrolyte parator is provided for use in a high temperature electrochemical cell including a sodium-lead alloy anode (Na.sub.0.9 Pb.sub.0.1) and an FeS.sub.2 cathode.

Abstract: Resin compositions comprising hygroscopic resins of relatively high water absorption rate, including (or coated by, or covered by) ceramics capable of emitting far infrared rays. The resin compositions are useful as materials of devices or receptacles for maintaining freshness of food or water.

Abstract: A reinforcing material comprises an E-polycaprolactone binder in admixture with a filler. Said filler is pulverized fuel ash, and said mixture comprises from 50 to 95% by weight of polycaprolactone, from 5 to 45% by weight of pulverized fuel ash and from 0 to 20% by weight of other fillers and/or diluents.The reinforcing material is particularly suitable for the reinforcing and stiffening of materials for use in the manufacture of shoes.

Abstract: The wholly aromatic polyester resin composition of the present invention comprises a wholly aromatic polyester resin, at least one fibrous reinforcing agent, glass beads and titanium oxide.The composition of the present invention has high heat resistance and mechanical strengths, low anisotropy and excellent appearance, being safe and shows a low dissolution amount in an extraction test according to No. 20 of the Welfare Ministry. Accordingly, the vessel obtained by molding the composition is suitable for use as an ovenware.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide resin composition contains 30% to 75% by weight of a polyarylene sulfide resin (A), 15% to 70% by weight of a fiber reinforcement (B) containing silic acid as a major component and having an average fiber diameter of 15 .mu.m or shorter and an average fiber length of 300 .mu.m or longer, and 1% to 25% by weight of a fiber reinforcement (C) containing Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and SiO.sub.2 as major components in a ratio in weight of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 to SiO.sub.2 ranging from 0.8 to 1 to 1.3 to 1 and having an average fiber diameter of 7 .mu.m or shorter and an average fiber length of 150 .mu.m or shorter. The composition is remarkable as molding material and a molded article resulting from the composition offers excellent mechanical strength and characteristics for metal plating. The metal-plated, molded article from the composition is particularly excellent in platability such as plate adhesion and plate gloss as well as short etching time.

Abstract: Binder compositions are disclosed that include silica aquasols having silica that is metal-modified to include a monolayer or less of a metal such as aluminum, tin, zinc or lead, and deionized to a pH of 2,5-7.0 and a water soluble polymer such as poly(vinyl alcohol).An adhesive that includes a silica aquasol, an oxygen-moiety containing polymer, and clay, the surface of the silica being modified to include a metal, and the silica aquasol being deionized to a pH of 2.5 to 7.

Abstract: Microwave interactive coating compositions are disclosed which comprise finely divided carbon, a powdered inert solid and a binder. A preferred composition comprises finely divided carbon, finely divided microwave reactive metal, powdered inert material and a dielectric binder, preferably an acrylic latex. These compositions are capable of producing microwave reactive heaters comparable to those produced by vapor deposition of metals on a carrier film.

Abstract: A copolymer compositions comprising a major amount of an alternating copolymer of carbon monoxide with one or more olefinically unsaturated compounds and a minor of at least one stabilizing additive which is a zeolite-type trivalent-metal silicate containing a cation of an element of Group 2 of the Periodic Table is disclosed. This copolymer composition has and exhibits improved stability and contains a substantially reduced amount of residual solvent. Also disclosed is a process for producing this copolymer composition, and articles of manufacture made from this composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are polyvinyl chloride and polyvinyl chloride type compositions using a titanium dioxide based whitening/opacifying package containing up to about 30 percent by weight of an aluminosilicate composition. In the whitening/opacifying package the aluminosilicate composition acts as a replacement for the same amount by weight of titanium dioxide. The whitening/opacifying package achieves a measure of overall appearance (DE* value), a Yellowness Index, and a percentage of light transmitted (opacity) which are substantially comparable or superior to those achieved by the same weight of pure titanium dioxide.

Abstract: Thermally resistant materials comprise an elastomer, particulate iron oxide, and at least one other particulate additive selected from the group consisting of aluminum silicate and silicon carbide. The material may be in the form of a self-supporting element or in the form of a coating.

Abstract: The modified polypropylene resin composition of the present invention comprises a blend ofa resin composition composed of polypropylene type resin (C) selected from the group consisting of a modified polypropylene (A) obtained by graft copolymerizing an unsaturated carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof and an unsaturated aromatic monomer onto a polypropylene, and modified polypropylene (A)/polypropylene (B) composition, anda saturated polyester resin (D),an epoxy group containing copolymer (E), anda basic compound (F) optionally added as a reaction accelerator.The modified polypropylene resin composition according to the present invention is not only good in molding processability but also markedly effective in that it can give molded products much superior in physical properties to those obtained from individual polymers constituting the thermoplastic resin composition.

Abstract: A sanitary rubber composition or article comprising a synthetic rubber prepared by solution polymerization and a fine powder of polyethylene having a molecular weight of 1.times.10.sup.6 to 1.times.10.sup.9 and having excellent chemical and physical properties is described.

Abstract: A tire tread rubber composition including a diene rubber and at least one of silica and carbon black, the composition being characterized in that the amount of extract (E) defined below satisfies the equation (1) and that a hard filler 0.01 to 5 mm in mean particle size and at least 100kg/mm.sup.2 in Knoop hardness is used in an amount of 3 to 80 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the component rubber of the composition subjected to extraction with acetone/chloroform after the vulcanization of the composition, wherein said equation isE<0.4 (A-38)(1)wherein E and A are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a ceramic precursor composition, comprising (A) 100 parts by weight of at least one fine ceramic powder selected from the group consisting of zirconia and alumina and having an average particle diameter in the range of 0.01 to 2 microns and (B) 10 to 40 parts by weight of a copolymer produced by copolymerizing (a) 10 to 50% by weight of an alkyl or cycloalkyl acrylate having an alkyl group of 1 to 10 carbon atoms or a cycloalkyl group of 4 to 8 carbon atoms, (b) 30 to 80% by weight of an alkyl or cycloalkyl methacrylate having an alkyl group of 1 to 20 carbon atoms or a cycloalkyl group of 4 to 8 carbon atoms, (c) 1 to 5% by weight of a copolymerizable unsaturated carboxylic acid, and (d) 0 to 59% by weight of a hydroxyalkyl acrylate having a hydroxyalkyl group of 2 to 10 carbon atoms (providing that the total amount of the monomers is 100% by weight) and having a number average molecular weight in the range of 10,000 to 100,000 and a glass transition point in the range of -40.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided 4-methyl-1-pentene polymer compositions comprising 90-10 parts by weight of 4-methyl-1-pentene polymer (A), 90-10 parts by weight of propylene polymer (B) and 70-10 parts by weight of inorganic filler (C), provided that the sum of (A), (B) and (C) total to 100 parts by weight. There are also provided 4-methyl-1-pentene polymer compositions 20-3 parts by weight of .alpha.-olefin copolymer (D) in addition to the above-mentioned components (A), (B) and (C), provided that the sum of (A), (B), (C) and (D) totals to 100 parts by weight.These compositions as illustrated above are capable of vacuum forming, injection blow-forming and the like, and they are excellent in rigidity at high temperatures, toughness at low temperature and impact strength.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin composition for use in producing molded articles of low gloss comprises the polyacetal and an aluminosilicate fiber.

Abstract: Synthetic granite and/or marble is made from organic polymer based syrup and inorganic based paticulate. The particulate is made from naturally occurring minerals, baked to cause fusion of ingredients, crushed and placed into the organic syrup. Suitable catalyst is added. After cure the product has a granite or mable appearance and may be further processed as would naturally occurring granite or marble, or as would other commercially available rock be processed.

Abstract: A class of amide group-containing aromatic dihalide compounds are sulfidized together with a class of aromatic dihalide compounds to provide a novel class of aromatic sulfideamide polymers increased in crystalline melting point (T.sub.m). The polymers exhibit excellent resistance to high temperatures, resistance to solvents, flame-retardant properties and improved mechanical properties.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a process for cleaning polymeric processing equipment. The process comprises purging the polymer processing equipment with a composition comprising a polymer, a mild abrasive and a sulfonated surfactant.

Abstract: A water based coating composition for unvulcanized rubber articles that comprises (1) a polymeric antidegradant latex, (2) an additional emulsifier, (3) a thickening agent, and (4) a filler/mold release/lubricating agent. The water based coating composition is placed on an uncured rubber article prior to vulcanization and results in improved molding of the rubber article and provides a final rubber vulcanizate that possesses superior antidegradative properties.

Abstract: A resin composition for printed circuit board comprising:(A) 30-90% by weight of a liquid crystal polyester,(B) 3-50% by weight of an inorganic fibrous or acicular material having an average diameter of 15 .mu.m or below and an average length of 200 .mu.m or below, and(C) 3-30% by weight of an alkaline earth metal carbonate.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of lithium ion-generating alkalizing agents in resole binder compositions useful for bonding aggregate materials to form refractory articles. Use of lithium-ion generating alkalizing agents produce resole resin binder compositions which, when cured by an ester functional curing agent, exhibit tensile and compression strengths superior to strengths obtained from compositions using sodium ion-generating or potassium ion-generating alkalizing agents.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide resin composition, being improved in thermal resistance and mouldability, comprises (A) 100 parts by weight of a polyarylene sulfide resin, (B) 0.

Abstract: Inorganic-organic alloy polymer adduct compositions for waste water treatment, having the formula:A.B.sup.+.C.D.sup.+wherein A is from 0% to 98% by weight of the total alloy composition, and is selected from the group comprising: polyhydroxyaluminumchloride, hydroxyaluminumchloride, polyhydroxyaluminumagnesiumchloride, polyhydroxyaluminumagnesium sulfate, polyhydroxyaluminumagnesiumsulfate, hydroxyaluminumsulfate, polyhydroxyaluminumzincoxidechloride, polyhydroxyaluminumchlorosulfate, polyhydroxymagnesiumchlorosulfate, polyaluminumferricchloride, polyaluminumferrouschloride, polyaluminumcholridesulfate, polyhydroxyaluminumchloridesilicate, and polyhydroxyaluminumsodiumsulfophosphate;B.sup.

Abstract: Ethylene-acrylic acid type interpolymer compositions and films having increased slip and reduced block. A compositionally uniform interpolymer is compounded with at least one amide additive of the formula R.sub.1 --CO--NH--R.sub.2 in which R.sub.1 is selected from saturated alkyl groups having from 13 to 25 carbon atoms and mono-olefinically unsaturated alkyl groups having from 17 to 23 carbon atoms and in which R.sub.2 is selected from saturated alkyl groups having 14 to 26 carbon atoms and mono-olefinically unsaturated alkyl groups having from 18 to 24 carbon atoms; and optionally, finely divided inorganic. In another embodiment, a compositionally uniform or a compositionally non-uniform interpolymer is compounded with: (i) about 0.025-1 weight percent of saturated secondary fatty acid amide; (ii) about 0.025-1 weight percent of unsaturated or mixed unsaturated secondary fatty acid amide; and optionally (iii) about 0.025-1.5 weight percent of finely divided inorganic.

Abstract: A foamable, gelable and heat-vulcanizable composition for the manufacture of latex foam having, e.g., the following properties:(a) the indentation hardness must be sufficiently high;(b) the pore structure is to be uniformly fine for an adequate layer thickness,comprises a mixture of a rubber latex and a filler/rubber powder, a vulcanizing agent and conventional additives.The latex foams according to the invention are excellently suited as vibration damping materials, the mass to volume ratio and correspondingly the hardness being adjustable depending on the intended use to a high or low value.

Abstract: A composition for making low K dielectric layers which is an admixture of finely divided solids consisting essentially of (a) lead-free amorphous borosilicate glass containing Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, a mixture of oxides of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals or mixtures thereof containing Li.sub.2 O, and (b) a ceramic filler selected from mullite, mixtures of mullite with fused silica and mixtures of quartz with fused silica.

Abstract: A composition for making low K dielectric layers which is an admixture of finely divided solids consisting essentially of (a) lead-free amorphous borosilicate glass containing Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, a mixture of oxides of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals or mixtures thereof containing Li.sub.2 O and (b) an inorganic filler selected from quartz and mixtures of quartz with 0.5-5% wt. inert oxides having a TCE equal to or greater than 7.

Abstract: The unequal porosity and different textures of a drywall reinforced with joint tape and joint compound are concealed by a paint made from a low cost, easily dispersible powder in which the pigment volume concentration is about 70% to about 75%. A vinyl acetate/ethylene copolymer serves as the principle binder and a water soluble cellulose ether thickens the water dispersion of kaolin, attapulgus clay, mica, sodium potassium aluminum silicate and calcium carbonate.

Abstract: It has now been found that a unique combination of additives makes mineral-reinforced semi-crystalline polyamides readily processible by extrusion blowmolding to make hollow, stiff parts of various shapes. The compositions consist essentially of semicrystalline polyamide, 15-50 weight percent mineral filler reinforcing agent; 1-25 weight percent of an ionic copolymer of at least one alpha-olefin and at least one alpha, beta-unsaturated carboxylic acid in which the acid moiety is partially neutralized with metal ions, and 0.1 to 3 weight percent of fibrillar fluoropolymer resin. Percents are by weight of compositions.

Abstract: Fluorinated polymer based compositions which include aluminum silicates and electrical and fiber optic cable constructions made from such compositions have improved low smoke and flame retardant properties.

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: The object of the present invention is to provide a polyethylene resin composition which is improved in anti-blocking and slipping properties, and further in antistatic properties without deteriorating the excellent properties of polyethylene, such as transparency and heat sealability.The inventive polyethylene resin composition comprises(A) polyethylene,(B) a zeolite or an anhydrous amorphous aluminosilicate having the basic particle characteristics of zeolite as prepared by acid-treating zeolite,(C) fatty acid amide having a melting point of not more than 130.degree. C., and(D) an antistatic agent.

Abstract: High temperature resistant molding materials containing(A) 5-95 mol % of blocks having the structural unit I ##STR1## (B) 5-95 mol % of blocks having the structural unit II ##STR2## (C) 0-80 mol % of blocks having the structural unit III ##STR3## the molecular weight of the blocks being within the range 2000-20,000, where X is --O--, --S--, ##STR4## (only if a or b.noteq.0), ##STR5## (R.sup.7 =R.sup.8 =CH.sub.3 only if a or b.noteq.O) or a chemical bond, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are each alkoxy or alkyl of 1-6 carbon atoms, aryl or hydrogen, Q and W are each ##STR6## Z is --O-- or a chemical bond and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each alkyl or alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atoms, aryl, Cl or F and p, q and r are each 0 or 1 and a, b, c, d and e are each 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Abstract: Toughened thermoplastic polyester compositions comprising 60-97 weight % of a polyester matrix resin and 3-40 weight % of an ethylene copolymer such as ethylene/methylacrylate/glycidyl methacrylate.

Abstract: Thixotropic silicates and stable emulsions are produced by reacting a salt-forming compound such as mineral acids and a powdered natural silicate in a liquid organic compound. The thixotropic silicate such as minerals containing silicates may be utilized to produce stable organic compound-silicate emulsion, as an anti-sag material, as a filler and as a thickener. It may be further chemically reacted along with the organic compound to produce useful foams, resins, coating agents and fillers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a polypropylene-base resin composition obtained by heating at a temperature of 170.degree. C.-280.degree. C. a mixture containing a crystalline ethylene-propylene block copolymer having a specific composition, an ethylene-propylene copolymer rubber having a specific composition and viscosity, an inorganic filler having a specific particle size, and an organic peroxide, all in specified amounts. The thus-obtained polypropylene-base resin composition has high molding fluidity and are inexpensive and their moldings have excellent low-temperature impact resistance and paintability along with high stiffness. They are thus suitable for use in the production of large moldings such as automobile bumpers, fenders and body sidemembers.

Abstract: This invention relates to moldable polycarbonate compositions and in particular to moldable polycarbonates which have ordered, alternating repeating units derived from bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)sulfone (TMBS) and 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (Bisphenol A) dihaloformate, or ordered, alternating repeating units derived from bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) sulfone (TMBS) dihaloformate and a bisphenol compound such as 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (Bisphenol A). Such polycarbonate exhibit improved hydrolytic stability and also excellent processability in molding applications.

Abstract: An aqueous base coating system consisting primarily of an emulsion of an extensible halogenated polymer and water insoluble fillers which release non-combustible gases on heating is provided for exterior application to combustible substrates. On drying of the coating system, the resultant coating is no longer redispersible by water. The dried coating is highly adherent to substrates such as wood and upon sustained combustion leaves a high percentage of non-combustible residue. A substantial degree of fire resistance is provided to ignition and spread of flame by 0.1 to 0.3 pounds of dried coating per square foot of the exposed combustible substrate.

Abstract: Improved resistance to abrasion, high transparency and a high quality appearance, are obtained by incorporating a filler of an amorphous hydrated silicate having an average particle size of 1 .mu.m or less and by a difference of the refractive index between the filler and a resin matrix in a range of 0.00 to 0.05, preferably 0.01 to 0.03.

Abstract: A thermoplastic, melt-processible, elastomeric composition based on partially crosslinked compatible blends of an ethylene copolymer and a vinyl or vinylidene halide polymer.

Abstract: A method for producing a finely distributed powder, which contains a thermoplastic synthetic material, where, in order to form particles containing the synthetic material, thermoplastic synthetic material is introduced in a non-aqueous carrier substance, which is liquid in the melting temperature range of the synthetic material, and is mixed in the melting temperature range with the carrier substance, and ground lime is then added to this mass, and thereafter an aqueous slurry is added to the mass. By the reaction between the lime and the aqueous slurry, the mass is converted to a powder containing synthetic material, More particularly,bitumen is selected as a carrier substance. The powder can preferably be introduced to produce a synthetic material-containing bituminous binder for building materials.

Abstract: A thermoplastic, melt-processible, elastomeric composition based on partially crosslinked compatible blends of an ethylene copolymer and a vinyl or vinylidene halide polymer.

Abstract: An adsorbing agent and a method of preparation thereof is disclosed, which agent is capable of selectively adsorbing mercury from various mercury-containing gaseous or aqueous media at high rate of efficiency. The agent essentially comprises a porous material having a specific surface area in excess of 10 m.sup.2 /g. and a conjugated diolefin lower polymer deposited in a predetermined amount on the porous material.

Abstract: A resin composition comprising(I) a granular or powdery resin which is a condensation product of a phenol, an aldehyde and optionally a nitrogen-containing compound having at least two active hydrogens and is characterized by (A) containing spherical primary particles and their secondary agglomerated particles each having a particle diameter of 0.1 to 150 microns, (B) having such a size that at least 50% by weight thereof can pass through a 100 Tyler mesh sieve, and (C) having a free phenol content, determined by liquid chromatography, of not more than 500 ppm, and(II) at least one member selected from the group consisting of (1) a rubbery elastic material, (2) a thermoplastic resin and (3) a curable resin other than said granular or powdery resin (I) and/or a filler material other than said granular or powdery resin (I).

Abstract: Novel thermoplastic molding compositions comprising a thermoplastic elastomer and a modifying combination of an aromatic thermoplastic polyester and clay.

Abstract: This invention relates to moldable polycarbonate compositions and in particular to moldable polycarbonates which have ordered alternating repeating units derived from bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)sulfone (TMBS) and 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (Bisphenol A) dihaloformate, or ordered, alternating repeating units derived from bis-(3,5-dimethyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) sulfone (TMBS) dihaloformate and a bisphenol compound such as 2,2-bis-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane (Bisphenol A). Such polycarbonates exhibit improved hydrolytic stability and also excellent processability in molding applications.

Abstract: Polymer compositions comprising linear alternating polymers of carbon monoxide and at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon and an amount of ceramic fiber reinforcement.