Abstract: A sizing composition for insulating products based on mineral wool, in particular on glass or on rock, includes at least one monosaccharide and/or at lest one polysaccharide, and at least one organic polycarboxylic acid having a molar mass of less than or equal to 1000. Another subject-matter of the present invention is the insulating products based on mineral fibres thus obtained and the process for the manufacture thereof.

Abstract: An interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) or semi-interpenetrating polymer network (semi-IPN) comprises a first phase which is continuous and comprises a flexible polymer and a second phase which is a fluorescent or nonfluorescent durable dispersed or continuous phase and comprises a dye and a polymer, wherein the polymer enhances durability of the dye. Such networks are particularly useful in fluorescent traffic signs or safety devices or in pavement marking tape or paint.

Abstract: A polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer comprising a repeating unit I represented by the general formula: ##STR1## a repeating unit II represented by the general formula: ##STR2## a structural unit III represented by the general formula: ##STR3## and a terminal group IV of polyhalogenophenoxy group represented by the general formula: ##STR4## wherein symbols in the formulae are the same as those described in the specification, is disclosed. Content of the repeating unit II based on the total of contents of the repeating unit I and the repeating unit II and content of the structural unit III based on the total of contents of the repeating unit I, the repeating unit II and the structural unit III are in specific ranges, respectively. Resin compositions comprising the polycarbonate-polyorganosiloxane copolymer and a resin, such as a polycarbonate, a fluororesin, a styrenic resin and the like, inorganic filler or pigment is also disclosed.

Abstract: Liquid-crystal polyesters have been found to present special concerns when molded. The composition of the present invention has been found to provide unexpectedly superior processability results for such class of polymers. The improved liquid-crystal polyester resin composition comprises:(a) 100 parts by weight of a liquid-crystal polyester resin, and(b) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of a fatty acid ester represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein at least one of X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3 and X.sup.4 is a ##STR2## group and the others are each --H, --OH, or an alkyl or aryl group, and R is an alkyl or alkenyl group having 2 to 30 carbon atoms. It surprisingly has been found through empirical research that good mold release is made possible in the liquid-crystal polyester resin composition of the present invention coupled with a good retention of mechanical properties (i.e., flexural strength and flexural modulus) in the resulting article.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organic friction material composition useful to produce any kind of friction linings, such as brake linings or clutch linings, that have to be capable of withstanding high operating temperatures and pressures for substantial periods of time. The composition comprises a thermosetting resin having heat resistant properties, and a fibrous-like synthetic forsterite obtained by calcination of chrysotile asbestos fibers at a temperature of from 650.degree. C. to 1450.degree. C., the synthetic forsterite having an MgO: SiO2 ratio lower than 1.1, a raw loose density of from 3 to 40 pounds per cubic foot, a thermal conductivity K factor of from 0.25 to 0.40 BTU. in/hr. .degree.F.ft.sup.2 and a fusion point of from 1600.degree. to 1700.degree. C., the weight ratio of resin to synthetic forsterite ranging from 0.25 to 0.70.

Abstract: A resin composition which comprises(A) 60 to 99% by weight of a composition comprising 1 to 99% by weight of a polyarylene ester and 99 to 1% by weight of a polycarbonate or a polyalkylene terephthalate, and(B) 40 to 1% by weight of an ethylene copolymer consisting of 50 to 90% by weight of ethylene, 5 to 49% by weight of an .alpha..beta.-unsaturated carboxylic acid alkyl ester and 0.5 to 10% by weight of maleic anhydride,said resin composition having significantly improved impact properties with less dependency on the radius of notched part without deteriorating the excellent heat distortion resistance or excellent processability, barrier properties, chemical resistance, heat resistance of (A) of the composition comprising a polyarylene ester and a polycarbonate or a polyalkylene terephthalate and being useful for utilities such as parts for electric and/or electronic equipment, parts of automobiles and parts of office automation equipment which have been desired to be miniaturized and to have a thin-wall.

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: A crystalline polyester film or sheet coated with a primer composition consisting essentially of a carboxylated polyurethane, wherein the carboxyl groups are introduced by esterifying the terminal hydroxyl groups and amidizing any terminal amine groups of the polyurethane with a dicarboxylic acid anhydride. Such primer compositions form continuous wet films and dry coatings and provide surfaces receptive to a variety of surface finishes such as further polymer coatings and inks.

Abstract: A rubber composition having improved weather resistance, thermal resistance, resistance to crack growth and wear resistance comprises not less than 20 parts by weight of a rubber composed mainly of ethylene, propylene and diene and satisfying all of particular requirements. Further, the rubber composition is applied to a tread and/or a sidewall of a pneumatic tire for improving a tire appearance.

Abstract: A phenolic compound having improved retention of useful properties over long periods of time at elevated temperatures is presented. The novel phenolic compound, preferably a glass reinforced phenol-formaldehyde with mineral fillers has incorporated therein elastomers which primarily undergo crosslinking on oxidative aging, such as butadiene based rubbers, and/or molecular sulfur or sulfur donor components. These additives unexpectedly retard thermal degradation with time of aging and provide exceptionally good retention of weight, molded dimensions and mechanical properties.

Abstract: A phenolic compound having improved retention of useful properties over long periods of time at elevated temperatures is presented. The novel phenolic compound, preferably a glass reinforced phenol-formaldehyde with mineral fillers has incorporated therein elastomers which primarily undergo crosslinking on oxidative aging, such as butadiene based rubbers, and/or molecular sulfur or sulfur donor components. These additives unexpectedly retard thermal degradation with time of aging and provide exceptionally good retention of weight, molded dimensions and mechanical properties.

Abstract: An inorganic fiber-reinforced polyester resin composition having an improved mold-release property comprises 5% to 60% by weight of inorganic fibers, 0.01% to 2% by weight of at least one esters of pentaerythritol with saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acids having 10 to 30 carbon atoms, and a balance of polyethylene terephthalate resin.

Abstract: A composition having a high content of an inorganic material comprising(1) a granular or powdery phenol-aldehyde 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(2) a powder of an inorganic material,the amount of the phenol-aldehyde resin being less than 11% by weight based on the total weight of the phenol-aldehyde resin (1) and the powdery inorganic material (2).

Abstract: High impact, high modulus thermoplastic molding compositions comprise(a) an aromatic carbonate polymer;(b) a polystyrene resin;(c) a fibrous reinforcing agent essentially free of any sizing agent; and(d) a small amount of a polysiloxane having a substantial content of Si--H bonds.

Abstract: A composition of (a) of product of condensing a phenylene di- or tri(methyl halide) or di- or tri-(methyl alkoxy ether) with a molar excess of a phenol and (b) 10-20% of hexamethylene tetramine is curable and can be used in the preparation of moulding compounds, laminates and coating compositions.