Abstract: A stabilizer for chlorine-containing polymers and a process for its preparation. The stabilizer comprises a fat or oil-saponified product composite silicate in the form of hydrophobic particles of a composition containing:siliceous compound particles composed chiefly of amorphous or low-crystalline silicate of a metal of the Group II of periodic table, a metal of the Group IV and/or a metal of the Group V;higher fatty acid salts of a metal of the Group II, a metal of the Group IV and/or a metal of the Group V held in the pores or on the surfaces of said siliceous compound; anda glycerin and/or glycerin derivatives.

Abstract: Reinforced polyolefinic thermoplastic composition comprising a polyolefin, an aluminum and/or magnesium silicate and a maleamic silane.

Abstract: Stable suspensions of zeolite particulates, in water, well adapted for detergency applications, have a pumpable low viscosity and include an effective viscosity reducing amount of a siliconate and/or a siliconate derivative and, advantageously, a suspension stabilizer, e.g., an alkaline earth metal cation or a biogum polysaccharide.

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: Blends of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride and chlorinated polyethylene and methods for preparing extruded profiles such as a window spacer, a glazing bead, a window lineal, and a track for lighting, having smooth surface characteristics are disclosed. The blends comprise 100 weight parts CPVC containing from 62% to 72% chlorine, preferably 65% to 71% chlorine and from 10 to 30 weight parts, preferably 15 to 25 parts of chlorinated polyethylene containing from 25 to 45% chlorine and extruding the blend. The preferred embodiments of the invention are further defined by a particular combination for the chlorine content of CPVC, the real weight average molecular weight of CPE (M.sub.w) and polydispersity (M.sub.w /M.sub.n), defined as the ratio of the weight average to number average molecular weight, and extrusion shear rate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making stabilized halogen containing organic polymer laminate comprising as one layer a halogen-containing organic polymer, an acid scavenger comprising a molecular sieve or zeolite; and a heat stabilizer and as the other layer, a similar composition devoid of a molecular sieve or zeolite.

Abstract: Tire innerliners and inner tubes are prepared from blends of general purpose rubbers and silicate clay. The clays provide the requisite low air permeability without adversely affecting the flexibility of the rubber composition.

Abstract: A coating powder composition for providing a smooth, heat-resistant coating contains A) between about 60 and about 95 parts by weight or a polyester resin which has either hydroxyl functionality of 2 or greater or carboxylic acid functionality of 2 or greater, B) between about 5 and about 40 parts by weight of a curative for the polyester resin A), A) and B), in total, being 100 parts resin, C) between about 50 and about 150 parts per hundred resin by weight (phr) silicone resin, D) between about 20 and about 100 phr of a filler selected from calcium silicate, silica, magnesium aluminum silicate, calcium carbonate, barium sulfate, and mixtures thereof, E) between about 1 and about 10 phr silicone rubber, and F), up to about 50 phr mica.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a method for producing bulk, particulate material that includes solid, generally ellipsoidal particles by dispersing irregularly shaped feed particles including about 60 to 100% by weight of at least one silicate-containing material selected from among wollastonite, alkali feldspar, plagioclase feldspar and nepheline. While maintaining the feed particles in dispersion, they are heated sufficiently to bring about at least partial fusion within at least the surfaces of the particles. This produces a bulk particulate product of which about 15 to 100% by volume is generally ellipsoidal particles. Also described are compositions of matter including solid particles, at least a portion of which are substantially glassy and generally ellipsoidal. At least a portion of these particles have been respectively formed from feed particles composed substantially of at least one silicate selected from among wollastonite, alkali feldspar, plagioclase feldspar and nepheline.

Abstract: An antibiotic film comprises at least one organic polymeric film containing antibiotic zeolite, in which the content of the antibiotic zeolite is 10 to 100 mg per 1 m.sup.2 of the organic polymeric film and the thickness of the organic polymeric film is not more than 15 microns and an antibiotic laminated film comprises a substrate, at least one side of which is laminated with the aforementioned antibiotic film. These films exhibit excellent antibiotic action although they contain rather small amount of antibiotic zeolite and the films also exhibit high transparency. These films can be used as materials for packaging foods, medical equipments and accessories and the like.

Abstract: An artificial tooth of polymethacrylate, barium aluminum silicate glass and microfine silicon dioxide is described that imitates the natural tooth in its essential properties, namely mechanical strength and abrasion performance as well as transparency and depth of color. The tooth contains 15 to 35 weight % polymethacrylate, 35 to 75 weight % barium aluminum silicate glass with a mean particle size of from 0.1 to 5 micrometers, and 5 to 25 weight % silicon dioxide with a mean particle size of from 0.01 to 0.2 micrometers. In addition pigments necessary to match cosmetic requirements, are normally added as necessary.

Abstract: A synthetic resin composition comprises an aqueous medium, a surfactant, and a resin and filler dispersed in the aqueous medium by the surfactant. The surfactant comprises a first high molecular weight compound having a weight-average molecular weight of at least 10000 and a second high molecular weight compound having a weight-average molecular weight of not less than 150 and less than 10000. In the synthetic resin composition, a solid material is well dispersed and the viscosity doesn't remarkably increase even if a solid content is increased. So, the increased amount of a non-volatile matter may be used and the storage stability improves. Further, flame retardation, deodorization, heat resistance and light fastness also improve. In addition, an interior material coated with the synthetic resin composition is provided.

Abstract: Use of a di- or polysaccharide alcohol and an inorganic or organic zinc, aluminum or rare-earth compound allows a high degree of stabilization of a halogen-containing polymer or polymer recyclate.

Abstract: A filled aliphatic thermoplastic urethane automotive air bag door tear seam insert is formed of a polyol, a chain extender, an organic diisocyanate, an antioxidant, a urethane catalyst, and a weakening filler wherein the filler is present in a range of approximately 60% to 80% by weight and is selected from the group consisting of anhydrous calcium sulfate, nepheline syenite and hollow silica-alumina alloy microspheres and combinations thereof. The filler may be only one of the group members or any combination thereof and in either equal or unequal proportions. The insert is adapted to be molded in place in a cover skin cast there about. The cast cover skin including the tear seam insert may be coated with a light stable paint; or for light stability and color matching, the urethane elastomer forming the cover skin and insert is formulated to include an ultra violet stabilizing agent(s) and a color pigment(s) in certain critical concentrations to obtain the desired effect.

Abstract: Novel silicate minerals that have undergone a cation exchange with at least one heteroaromatic cation comprising a positively charged organo-substituted heteroatom and/or at least one positively charged heteroatom not part of an aromatic ring with at least one bond having a bond order greater than one and compositions comprising the same are described.

Abstract: Cross-linkable polymer compositions of an olefinic polymer modified by an unsaturated silane bearing hydrolyzable groups and a zeolite, wherein the zeolite is an adduct of a zeolite in finely divided form having a water content not higher than 3% by weight modified at a temperature of at least 150.degree. C. with at least one carboxylic and/or sulfonic organic acid.

Abstract: A high degree of stabilization of polyvinyl chloride is achieved by using a perchlorate, a terminal epoxide compound and an antioxidant.

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: At least monoaxially stretched polypropylene film containing an antiblocking agent, wherein the antiblocking agent has a cuboid and/or cubic, preferably cubic, geometry with bevelled, i.e. chamfered, edges and is X-ray amorphous.

Abstract: Polymer compositions comprising .alpha.-olefin polymers and a minor proportion of synthetic basic zeolite are stabilized against the harmful effects of corrosion of metal surfaces when processed through mechanical equipment such as molds and extruders where the composition normally contacts metal surfaces.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition mainly comprising an organopolysiloxane of the average compositional formula: R.sub.n.sup.1 SiO.sub.(4-n)/2 wherein R.sup.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group and n=1.98 to 2.02 can be rendered antibacterial and antifungal by blending a zeolite containing 0.1 to 15% by weight of a silver ion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition having an improved pot life without a corresponding increase in dry time when cured under ambient conditions which containsa) a polyisocyanate component,b) an aldimine based on the reaction product of a polyamine having 2 or more primary amino groups with an aldehyde corresponding to the formula:O.dbd.CHCH(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the same or different and represent optionally substituted hydrocarbon radicals, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the .beta.-carbon atom form a cycloaliphatic or heterocyclic ring andc) 0.1 to 15 weight percent, based on the total weight of the coating composition, of a water-adsorbing zeolite,wherein components a) and b) are present in an amount sufficient to provide an equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups to aldimine groups of 0.5:1 to 20:1.

Abstract: A process for eliminating in plastic materials odor/taste-producing substances is described, the plastic material especially having the shape of water pipes, plastic containers or plastic film/sheeting for packing foodstuffs and pharmaceutical preparations, or interior fittings of plastic. In the process, there is added, during processing in the molten state, less than 0.5 wt.-%, preferably 0.05-0.3 wt.-%, of a substantially hydrophobic aluminum silicate molecular sieve having a pore diameter of at least 5.5 .ANG., an Si/Al molar ratio in the crystal lattice of at least 35, preferably 200-500, and a sorption capacity for water at 25.degree. C. and 4.6 torr of less than 10 wt.-%, to the plastic material which subsequently is formed. The molecular sieve preferably has an average particle size not exceeding about 5 .mu.m. The plastic material is a polyolefin plastic and is preferably selected among ethylene plastics and propylene plastics.

Abstract: A chopping board of the present invention is formed in a manner that synthetic rubber (NBR) and hard chloroethene as a basis are kneaded into a mixture wherein an anti-bacterial agent is mixed. Definitely, a stiffening agent of synthetic rubber, low-pressure polyethylene resin, white carbon black which is the reinforcing extender of rubber, zinc flower as a reinforcing accelerator of rubber, titanium as a coloring agent and stearic acid as a dispersion accelerator are mixed with the base of synthetic rubber(NBR) and hard chloroethene. The mixture thus obtained is agitated under kneading by a kneader exclusively for rubber and then a ceramic power and an inorganic anti bacterial agent are mixed with the kneaded mixture so as to mold the chopping board.

Abstract: A dehydrating plastics material composition of high moisture-absorption capacity, comprising:A) 50% to 80% by weight of one or more compatible thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers;B) 20% to 50% by weight of one or more dehydration agents;C) 2% to 8% by weight of one or more elastomers; andD) 1% to 4% by weight of fibers of lengths lying in the range 0.5 mm to 4 mm, the fibers being selected from: synthetic fibers, vegetables fibers, and animal fibers.A method of preparing such a composition.A package or container whose inside surface is constituted by a plastics material of the above composition.

Abstract: A laser beam absorbing resin composition is disclosed which includes 100 parts by weight of a resin, and 1-100 parts by weight of composite particles having an average particle diameter of 0.1-50 .mu.m and each including a particulate, laser beam absorbing inorganic substance, and a colorant physically bonded directly to the inorganic substance and capable of discoloring upon being heated at a temperature of 250.degree. C. or more, the weight ratio of the colorant to the inorganic substance being in the range of 1:99 to 50:50. By irradiating a shaped, hardened body of the above composition with a laser beam, the colorant is thermally decomposed, so that the color of the irradiated surface is changed and becomes discriminative from that of non-irradiated surface.

Abstract: Halogen-containing synthetic resins can be stabilized with calcium and zinc soaps of which the effectiveness is enhanced by co-stabilizers.The invention relates to special cationic layered hydrotalcite compounds having a specific BET surface of at least 50 m.sup.2 /g which are modified with at least one polymeric additive, to processes for the production of these cationic layer compounds and to their use as co-stabilizers for halogen-containing synthetic resins stabilized with calcium and/or zinc salts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrorheological gel comprising a curable silicone polymer, electrorheologically active particles, and a metal catalyst. The composition can further comprise an organohydrogensilicon crosslinking agent, and/or an inhibitor. The dynamic mechanical properties of the filled gel can be tuned with an electric field such that large changes in storage modulus can be achieved.

Abstract: A one-part polysulfide sealant composition comprises a mercaptan-terminated liquid polysulfide, an oxidising agent to cure the catalyst a desiccant such as a molecular sieve, to keep the composition dry and thus prevent premature activation of the catalyst, and a cure accelerator having an acrylate or methacrylate functionality of 2 or more, preferably an acrylated liquid polysulfide or a polyfunctional methacrylate monomer. The use of this accelerator avoids the need for toxic amounts of barium oxide desiccant and substantially shortens the tack-free time on curing.

Abstract: A flameproofed black thermoplastic molding material containingA) from 5 to 98.9% by weight of a thermoplastic polyamide,B) from 1 to 20% by weight of red phosphorusC) from 0.1 to 5% by weight of a colorant complementary with red phosphorus to produce blackened polyamide,D) from 0 to 30% by weight of an elastomeric polymer,E) from 0 to 50% by weight of a fibrous or particulate filler or of a mixture thereof,F) from 0 to 70% by weight of a polyphenylene ether andG) from 0 to 30% by weight of conventional additives and processing assistants,the percentages by weight of components A to G being 100% in each case.

Abstract: A novel polyurethane formulation especially effective as a corrosion preventing coating for metallic substrates. The polyurethane is prepared by mixing two components, one being a mixture of high and low molecular weight polyol compounds and the other being a polymeric methylene polyphenyl isocyanate (MDI).

Abstract: Aqueous silicone dispersions crosslinkable into elastomeric state on removal of water therefrom under ambient conditions, well adapted, e.g., for the production of elastomeric silicone seals in the construction industry, include an oil-in-water base emulsion (A) of an .alpha.,.omega.-(dihydroxy)polydiorganosiloxane stabilized with at least one anionic or nonionic surface-active agent, or mixture thereof, (B) an aqueous latex of an organic (co)polymer having a particle size ranging from 0.01 to 0.5 .mu.m and a solids content ranging from 20% to 70% by weight, (C) an effective crosslinking amount of at least one crosslinking agent, (D) an effective amount of at least one nonsiliceous filler material, and (E), optionally, a catalytically effective amount of a metal curing catalyst, such aqueous dispersions further having a solids content of at least 40% by weight.

Abstract: Stabilized chlorine-containing polymer compositions comprising a chlorine-containing polymer and a stabilizer mixture comprising:a) at least one cyclic or non-cyclic, sterically hindered amine,b) at least one organic zinc compound and/or inorganic zinc compound from the series consisting of carbonates, chlorides, sulfates, oxides, hydroxides, basic oxides and mixed oxides, andc) at least one compound from the series consisting of the crystalline alkali metal/alkaline earth metal aluminosilicates, and, if desired,d) at least one 1,3-diketone and/ore) at least one organic or inorganic calcium compound.Polymer compositions of this type are preferably employed for slush mould and crash pad applications.

Abstract: A material exhibiting third order nonlinear optic properties includes quantum size clusters of semiconducting guest material incorporated into the pores of M41S material in an arrangement to provide nonlinear optic properties.A material exhibiting second order nonlinear optic properties includes an organic guest material incorporated into the pores of M41S material so that a non-centrosymmetric structure is formed which will provide second harmonic generation when subjected to electromagnetic radiation of a selected frequency.

Abstract: Reinforced polymer composites having a thermoplastic matrix material, reinforcing glass fibers, and a heat-expandable material selected from a group consisting of unexpanded vermiculite and unexpanded perlite are provided exhibiting improved fire resistant properties. The composites are prepared by performing a dilute aqueous slurry of a solid heat-fusible organic polymer, glass reinforcing fibers, and a heat-expandable material selected from the group consisting of vermiculite and perlite, agitating the slurry and then dewatering the slurry to provide a mat of thermoplastic polymer particles, reinforcing glass fiber, and a heat-expandable material. The mat is dried and then stamped under pressure and heat to consolidate the thermoplastic material to form a sheet-like composite structure. The composites exhibit reduced levels of early smoke generation and/or early heat generation.

Abstract: A load-bearing, bioabsorbable surgical repair device manufactured from a copolymer having a plurality of first linkages of lactide or lactide/glycolide, and a plurality of second linkages of a polymer having a glass transition temperature below ambient temperature. The second linkages preferably are selected from: 1,3-dioxan-2-one; 1,4-dioxan-2-one; and .epsilon.-caprolactone.

Abstract: A surface modified filler comprises sodium aluminocarbonate particles having a surface coating comprising an organofunctional silane or an organofunctional titanate. The surface modified filler is useful as a fire retardant material in thermoplastic and thermoset compositions.

Abstract: An adhesive composition comprising an acrylate monomer and/or a methacrylate monomer, an organic peroxide and a reducing agent, which contains zeolite or calcium oxide.

Abstract: The aromatic polysulfone resin composition of the present invention can be produced by mixing 100 parts by weight of an aromatic polysulfone resin and 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a hydrotalcites and/or a zeolite. Molded articles formed of said composition have a mechanical strength and heat resistance inherent to its constituent resin, and generate low-boiling gases and corrosive gases very little. Therefore, the composition of the present invention is best suited for relay parts.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding compositions contain as essential componentsA) 40-95% by weight of a partly aromatic copolyamide composed essentially ofA.sub.1) 20-90% by weight of units derived from terephthalic acid and hexamethylenediamine,A.sub.2) 0-50% by weight of units derived from .epsilon.-caprolactam andA.sub.3) 0-80% by weight of units derived from adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine,B) 5-60% by weight of an impact modifying rubber, and in additionC) 0-50% by weight of fibrous or particulate fillers or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An absorbent resin is produced by a method which comprises adding to 100 parts by weight of an absorbent resin powder an aqueous liquid containing 7 to 100 parts by weight of water and a reducing substance in the presence of 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of at least one additive selected from the group consisting of water-insoluble fine powders and surfactants. The absorbent resin thus produced excels in absorption properties and exhibits a low residual monomer content.

Abstract: A two-component, or two-part epoxy resin composition which adheres well to wet mortar and concrete is provided. One part comprising a non-cycloaliphatic epoxy resin, a reactive diluent in the form of an epoxy compound, a modifying resin selected from the group consisting of a coumarone-indene polymer resin, a dicyclopentadiene polymer resin, an acrylonitrile modified polyvinyl chloride resin, an amino terminated acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer resin, and an epoxy terminated polybutadiene resin, a silane coupling agent having an epoxy or amino group, and a synthetic zeolite is combined, on use, with the other part comprising an amine curing agent selected from the group consisting of a cycloaliphatic polyamine, an aliphatic/aromatic polyamide, and an amine adduct.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hardening agent composition for epoxy resins in the form of powdery grains, comprising a low-reactive hardening agent, a hardening promoter, a zeolite and at least one additive selected from a water-repellent fine silica powder, a silane coupling agent and a polysiloxane compound, whereby the additive is adhered to the surfaces of the powdery grains. The composition has a retarded water-absorbing property and has improved storage stability, when blended with an epoxy resin to form a thermosetting epoxy resin composition. Methods for preparing the powdery hardening agent composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A stabilizer composition for use in halogen-containing polymers comprising hydrotalcite and a molecular-sieve zeolite comprising a Group IA or IIA alumino-silicate.

Abstract: A multipurpose additive system comprising(a) an alkali metal zeolite, an alkaline earth metal zeolite, zinc zeolite, or mixtures thereof;(b)(i) an aliphatic compound containing at least six carbon atoms substituted with one or more polar functional groups sufficient to provide a polar group frequency factor of at least about 0.01; or(ii) a polydimethylsiloxane compound containing from 4 to about 500 siloxane units, substituted with one or more polar functional groups sufficient to provide a polar group frequency factor of at least about 0.01; or(iii) mixtures thereof in any proportion; and(c) optionally, zinc oxide.

Abstract: Novel compositions for stabilizing chlorinated polymers, copolymers and homopolymers comprising dawsonite, an organotin .beta.-diketonate, an organic zinc compound, and an organic calcium, magnesium, barium or lanthanide compound are disclosed. The compositions of the present invention enable the content of epoxidized oils to be decreased in chlorinated polymers while preserving thermal stability.

Abstract: Two-component polyurethane sealants, in particular for the direct glazing of motor vehicles, comprising (A) a pasty polyurethane component containing a polyurethane prepolymer having free isocyanate groups, and a curing agent, and (B) a pasty water-containing component, component (A) containing a blocked curing agent which can be liberated by water, and component (B) containing the water, reversibly bonded to a carrier substance which liberates the water in a delayed manner after components (A) and (B) have been mixed.

Abstract: Nucleants for thermodegradable crystalline polyolefines made up of zeolitic molecular sieves modified with at least one arylcarboxylic acid. These nucleants may be added before or during the macroradicalic degradation of the polyolefines and allow products having a high degree of nucleation to be obtained.

Abstract: A calcined microsphere of ultrafine bauxite particles having a mean particle size in the range 0.01 to 0.3 micrometers, said microsphere having a particle size less than 30 micrometers and being characterized by a substantially solid form having a pycnometric density substantially falling in the range 3.2-3.9 g/cm.sup.3, a BET surface area substantially falling in the range 0.05 to 0.5 m.sup.2 /g and a crystal grain size less than 4 micrometers, the surface chemistry of the microsphere being modified to enhance the wettability of the microsphere and to improve its ability to bond strongly with matrix materials in use.

Abstract: A family of novel and unique synthetic alkali metal alumino-silicates (SAMS) are produced by the hydrothermal reaction between kaolin and alkali metal silicates. The integrated composition of the SAMS products is a unique entity having an overall composition ofxM.sub.2 O:Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 :ySiO.sub.2 :zH.sub.2 Owhere x is the number of moles of alkali metal oxide and is an integer from 0.01 to 2.0, M is the alkali metal, y is the number of moles of SiO.sub.2 in the unique SAMS compositions and is an integer greater than 2.0, and z is the number of moles of bound water and is an integer ranging from 1.0 to 5.0. The unique SAMS compositions are structured materials in which the structure can be controlled, and are therefore useful as functional fillers, as TiO.sub.2 extenders, as silica extenders or as reinforcing agents for paper, paint, rubber, plastics and specialty products.