Abstract: The invention relates to a translucent and flexible polyamide-based composition, which is easy to process, in particular by extrusion, comprising: (A) from 50 weight-% to 95 weight-% 1) of at least one polyamide resin (I), 2) of various additives (IV) such as stabilizers, mould-release agents, lubricants, crystallization accelerators, pigments, organic and/or inorganic fillers or dyes, or antioxidizing agents, 3) optionally of at least one plasticizing agent (V), and (B) from 5 weight-% to 50 weight-%: (a) of at least one ethylene-alkyl (meth)acrylate-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride terpolymer (II), (b) of at least one ethylene-alkyl (meth)acrylate copolymer (III) with 1/30.ltoreq.(b)/(a).ltoreq.2. In accordance with the present invention, the flexural modulus of the composition, measured according to ISO standard 178, is less than or equal to 2/3 of the flexural modulus of the PA resin (I) alone and is strictly less than 750 MPa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrophilic highly swellable hydrogel based on (co)polymerized hydrophilic monomers or based on graft (co)polymers, characterized in that it is post-crosslinked with a polyamidoamine in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: A permanent anti-static polycarbonate resin composition is comprises(a) 50-95 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin,(b) 2-40 parts by weight of a block copolyamide resin,(c) 0-50 parts by weight of an aromatic polyester resin, and(d) 1-30 parts by weight of a multi-layered polymer having a structure comprising a core composed of a rubber-like polymer prepared from an alkyl acrylate monomer in which the carbon number of the alkyl group is 2-8, and an outer shell layer formed on the surface of the core and composed of a glass-like polymer prepared from an aromatic vinyl monomer or an aromatic vinyl monomer and a vinyl monomer copolymerizable therewith.

Abstract: A paper coating composition comprising (I) a pigment, (II) an aqueous binder, and (III) a water-soluble resin obtainable by the reaction of at least (a) an alkylenediamine or a polyalkylenepolyamine, (b) an urea compound, and (c) a compound selected from aldehydes, epihalohydrins and is further improved by incorporating therein, (IV) a compound selected from the group consisting of (f) amines selected from the group consisting of monoamines, diamines and their salts each having at least 4 carbon atoms, (g) quaternary organic ammonium salts, and (h) polyamides obtainable by the reaction between a dibasic carboxylic compound and a polyamine. The water-soluble resin of the component (III) may be further allowed to react with a dibasic carboxylic compound, an alicyclic amine and/or an alicyclic epoxy compound in addition to the above three ingredients. Paper coated by using the above composition is especially excellent in ink receptivity and water resistance.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials containA) from 5 to 95% by weight of a semicrystalline, partly aromatic copolyamide composed ofa.sub.1) from 30 to 44 mol % of units which are derived from terephthalic acid,a.sub.2) from 6 to 20 mol % of units which are derived from isophthalic acid,a.sub.3) from 43 to 49.5 mol % of units which are derived from hexamethylenediamine anda.sub.4) from 0.5 to 7 mol % of units which are derived from aliphatic cyclic diamines of 6 to 30 carbon atoms,the molar percentages of the components a.sub.1) to a.sub.4) summing to 100%,B) from 5 to 95% by weight of a copolymer of vinylaromatic compounds with .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic anhydrides and .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated dicarboximides,C) from 0 to 90% by weight of an SAN, ABS or ASA polymer or of a polymer of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Aqueous ink jet ink compositions comprising an aqueous carrier medium, a colorant, such as a dye or a pigment, and a polyampholyte containing at least one carboxylic acid group and at least one amine group have improved dispersion stability and flexibility in manufacturing.

Abstract: A low molecular weight copolymer reaction product of a copolymer acid of an .alpha.-olefin and an unsaturated carboxylic acid, preferably an .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and at least one amino acid compound. The present invention includes a method of preparing the copolymer reaction product. The reaction product has excellent compatibility with other polymers, particularly polyamides. The copolymer reaction product is useful in a method to flush water from pigments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shaped article of a liquid crystalline polymer containing (A) 100 parts by weight of a liquid crystalline polyester and/or liquid crystal polyesteramide capable of forming an anisotropic melt and (B) 0.01 to 2 parts of an olefinic polymer and having a retention rate of a weld strength of 15% to 100%, which has excellent heat stability, mechanical properties, dimensional stability and mold releasability and is suitable for various application uses such as electrical and electronical related devices, accurate machine related devices, office related devices, automobile related parts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of composite material formed from a vulcanized elastomer, containing carboxylic acid or dicarboxylic acid anhydride groups, in combination with a thermoplastic elastomer containing polyamide blocks, which comprises vulcanizing an elastomer composition comprising said vulcanizable elastomer, a crosslinking system and, optionally, diverse adjuvants in a mold, one part of which is occupied by said thermoplastic elastomer containing polyamide blocks, the vulcanization temperature being between -15.degree. C. and +5.degree. C. with respect to the Vicat point of said thermoplastic elastomer containing polyamide blocks, the elastomer composition and the vulcanization kinetics being such that the material shows cohesive failure when subjected to stress for separation of the two elastomers.This process leads to composite materials which have excellent properties, in particular in respect of tensile strength (cohesive failure).

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for the production of block copolymers or aqueous dispersions and emulsions thereof, whereby azo macroinitiators are reacted with radical-polymerizable monomers or a mixture of several radical-polymerizable monomers. The azo macroinitiators are obtained by reacting simple reactive azo compounds with prepolymers with a molecular weight between 400 and 20000, which possess at least 2 functional groups, e.g. polyurethanes or polyesters.The aqueous block copolymer dispersions and emulsions produced according to the invention are suitable for use for the production of paints, adhesives etc.

Abstract: This invention relates to a thermoplastic resin composition having good painting and surface-polishing properties and more particularly, to a thermoplastic resin composition that includes a polyamide, a polyamide copolymer, a thermoplastic elastomer and a fluoride polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides jet ink compositions that produce on glass, metal, plastic, and rubber surfaces messages having high visual intensity, and condensation and water resistance. The inventive compositions comprise a polyamine, a colorant, and an acidic resin. The present invention further provides jet ink compositions further comprising water as the ink carrier. The colorant used in the ink composition of the present invention includes a dye, a pigment, or a polymeric hollow microsphere. The polyamine used in the ink composition of the present invention includes a dendrimer. The ink composition of the present invention may additionally include pH adjusting agents, humectants, biocides, defoamers. The present invention further provides an improved process of jet printing on glass, metal, plastic, and rubber surfaces messages having improved condensation and water resistance, and improved visual intensity, the improvement comprising using the ink composition of the present invention.

Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomer compositions comprise a blend of polyamide resin and a covalently-crosslinked acrylate rubber. Such compositions can be prepared by dynamic vulcanization of the rubber in admixture with the polyamide and can exhibit high temperature dimensional stability and low oil swell. The compositions can be used to form a variety of molded, extruded, or calendered articles.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials containA) from 5 to 95% by weight of a partly aromatic, semicrystalline copolyamide composed essentially ofa.sub.1) from 30 to 44 mol % of units which are derived from terephthalic acida.sub.2) from 6 to 20 mol % of units which are derived from isophthalic acida.sub.3) from 43 to 49.5 mol % of units which are derived from hexamethylenediamine anda.sub.4) from 0.5 to 7 mol % of units which are derived from aliphatic cyclic diamines of 6 to 30 carbon atoms,the molar percentages of components a.sub.1) to a.sub.4) together being 100%, andB) from 5 to 95% by weight of a polyphenylene etherC) from 0 to 30% by weight of an elastomeric polymer,D) from 0 to 45% by weight of a fibrous or particulate filler or of a mixture thereof,E) from 0 to 20% by weight of a flameproofing agent andF) from 0 to 30% by weight of conventional additives and processing assistants,the percentages A) to F) summing to 100%.

Abstract: A blow-molded article made from a polyphenylene ether/polyamide composition reinforced with glass fibers is provided. The article is excellent in mechanical properties and blow moldability. The composition comprises a mixture consisting of (A) 10-65 parts by weight of a polyphenylene ether and (B) 90-35 parts by weight of a polyamide and, on the basis of 100 parts by weight of said mixture, (C) 10-100 parts by weight of a glass fiber, (D) 1-35 parts by weight of a polyolefin and (E) 0.01-10 parts by weight of an unsaturated polar monomer compound having in its molecule both (a) carbon-carbon double bond or carbon-carbon triple bond and (b) carboxyl group, acid anhydride group, amino group, acid amide group, imide group, epoxy group, carboxylic acid ester group, isocyanate group, methylol group or hydroxyl group as a compatibilizing agent, amounts of (C), (D) and (E) being based on 100 parts by weight of [(A)+(B)].

Abstract: A process for preparing melt spun polymeric fiber made from polymerized amide monomers includes the steps of pigmenting the polymer, incorporating within the polymer sufficient SO.sub.3 H groups or salts thereof to give the polymer a sulphur content of between about 10 and about 160 equivalents per 10.sup.6 grams polymer and thereafter chemically blocking with a chemical blocking agent a portion of amino end groups present in the sulphonated polymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a release coating for pressure sensitive adhesive designed primarily for use on paper and textile substrates. The basic release coating comprises a latex containing polymer material and a release additive. The improvement in the basic release coating comprises the incorporation of a polyamide resin having a softening point of less than 70.degree. C. as a release additive. Preferably, the polyamide resin is a dimer fatty acid reacted with an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic amine.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antistatic and flame retardant thermoplastic resin composition which comprises [A] 100 weight parts of a thermoplastic resin, [B] 2.0 to 40 weight parts of a bromine-containing organic flame retardant, and [C] 1.0 to 30 weight parts of a (meth)acrylamide-based copolymer and/or a (meth)acrylate ester-based copolymer each comprising 65 to 99 mole percent of an olefin-derived structural unit (I), 0 to 15 mole percent of a (meth)acrylate-derived structural unit (II) and 1 to 35 mole percent of a (meth)acrylamide-derived or (meth)acrylate ester-derived structural unit (III), as arranged linearly, with a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 to 50,000.

Abstract: Faux finishes are produced without need for artistic manipulations of coating materials by applying a layer of one or more unique aqueous emulsions to a substrate surface and, while the layer is still wet, applying thereto scattered portions of one or more special blending solvent mixtures, allowing such portions to interact with the color mixture layer to automatically form a faux finish pattern and then allowing the resulting faux finish to dry.The preferred emulsions have the following weight percentage composition:______________________________________ acrylic polymer 5%-15% propylene glycol 20%-75% colorant 0%-60% non-essential adjuvants 0%-10%. ______________________________________The blending solvent mixtures have the following weight percentage composition: ______________________________________ isopropyl alcohol 10%-30% ethylene glycol monobutyl ether 10%-30% water 30%-60% acrylic latex 5%-30%.

Abstract: A polymer composition for electrical part material comprising, (I) a polymer blend which comprises (A) at least one polymer selected from specific types of polyether imides and polyesters, and (B) at least one polymer selected from specific types of polyphenylene ethers, polyolefins, and polycarbonates, and (II) a copolymer of maleic anhydride and vinyl type compound or (II') an epoxy-modified styrene-type copolymer. The composition has excellent compatibility, heat resistance, mechanical characteristics, platability, moldability, and electric characteristics. It is an ideal material for use as an electrical part material due to its low dielectric constant and low dielectric dissipation factor at high frequency.

Abstract: A plug-type connector for electrical coaxial cables includes a hot-melt-type adhesive for filling in the interior space between an outer bushing and centrally located contact bushing, with the contact bushing being configured for receiving an inner conductor of a coaxial cable. The hot-melt-type adhesive seals, fills, and insulates the interior portions of the plug-type connector surrounding the centrally located contact bushing and inner conductor of the associated coaxial cable. The hot-melt-type adhesive consists a polyamide based on dimerized fatty acids, aliphatic amines, and modifiers, and a copolyethylene and additives.

Abstract: A process for making a cellulosic pulp fiber web having increased wet strength comprising the steps of: (1) adding to an aqueous cellulosic pulp fiber slurry a water soluble cationic polymer consisting of polydimethyldiallylammonium chloride to form a first treated slurry; (2) adding to the first treated slurry an aminopolyamide-epichlorohydrin acid salt resin solution having an E/N ratio of from about 0.6 to about 2.0 so that the weight percent of the cationic polymer is from about 1% to about 35% based on the weight of the resin, thus forming a second treated slurry; and (3) forming a cellulosic pulp fiber web by dewatering the second treated slurry.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymeric composition including a blend of at least two different polymers selected from the group consisting of polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyetherimide, polyolefin, polysulphone, polyethersulphone, polyacetal, nylon, polyester, polyphenylene sulphide, polyphenylene oxide and polyetheretherketone and at least one elastomer having a tensile modulus less than about 50,000 p.s.i. Alternatively or additionally, the elastomer may be functionalized to graft with at least one of the polymers. The present invention also provides a method of making a tribological wear system by melt-mixing the polymeric composition to improve the wear resistance of a polymeric composite whose surface bears against another surface, thereby causing friction and wear of the polymeric composite.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesive compositions consisting essentially of: a) 15 to 45% by weight of at least one ethylene n-butyl acrylate copolymer containing 15 to 40% by weight n-butyl acrylate and having a melt index of at least 600; b) 25 to 55% of a terpene phenolic tackifying resin or a hydrogenated derivative thereof, the resin having a Ring and Ball softening point less than 125.degree. C.; c) 15 to 40% by weight of a low melting point synthetic Fischer-Tropsch wax; and d) 0 to 1.5% stabilizer. The adhesives are characterized by an excellent balance of high and low temperature performance without sacrifice to machinability or thermal stability.

Abstract: Thermoplastic resin compositions consisting of 1 to 40 wt % a polyether ester amide (A) and 99 to 60 wt % of at least one thermoplastic resin (B) selected from styrene based resins, further containing (C) 0.1-10% of a modified vinyl polymer containing carboxyl groups, are permanently antistatic, excellent in mechanical properties represented by impact resistance, heat resistance moldability and also in the appearance and gloss of the moldings, and suitable for housings of optical or magnetic recording media.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials are obtainable by mixingA) from 0.5 to 5% by weight of a carboxyl-containing polyethylene wax having an average molecular weight M.sub.n (number average value) of from 500 to 20,000 andB) from 0 to 50% by weight of fibrous or particulate fillers or mixtures in a melt ofC) from 40 to 99.5% by weight of a polyamide prepolymer having a viscosity number of from 40 to 80 ml/g followed by post-condensation in the solid phase.

Abstract: A process for the improving the mechanical properties and the sealing properties of elastomer gaskets. The elastomer is prepared by adding to an elastomer composition, at the time of the preparation phase, fibers having an average length on the order of 2 to 12 mm. The elastomer is molded, by injection or by compression transfer, such that the orientation of the fibers in the elastomer is obtained by positioning and orienting of the nozzle or the channel inlets into the mold cavity. The fibers, embedded in the elastomer have an orientation that is, parallel to a surface against which a ridge of the closure device comes into contact and perpendicular to the closure device when the butterfly valve is shut.

Abstract: The invention is a molded thermoplastic article having a modified electrical conductivity and hence being particularly adapted for electrostatic painting. The article is composed of a composition comprising a polymer blend of at least two polymers and electrically conductive carbon black. The polymer blend comprises a crystalline polymer and an amorphous or semi-crystalline polymer, the crystalline polymer comprising at least about 35 weight percent of the blend.

Abstract: Impact resistant polyamide composition containing more than 45 wt. % polyamide and relatively minor amounts of an impact modifier. The impact modifier is an elastomer with groups that are reactive with respect to the polyamide. The impact modifier has an adverse effect on the high-temperature properties, which were already poor. According to the invention, compositions of polyamide, impact modifier and a copolymer of a vinylaromatic compound, in particular styrene, and maleic anhydride have improved high-temperature properties while maintaining good impact resistance.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for preparing a masterbatch composition of elastomer with a high concentration of aramid fibers, as the sole particulate component, distributed therethroughout.

Abstract: It is the object of the present invention to provide a hydrophilic surface treating aqueous solution, hydrophilic surface treating method, and hydrophilic surface treating film with lasting hydrophilicity and ensuring a film having a good processability. The hydrophilic treating aqueous solution contains as main components a hydrophilic polymer having a specific molecular weight and containing a polyoxyalkylene chain of 10 wt % or more in terms of solid content, and a specific aqueous resin. This enables the formation of film with good processability and good hydrophilicity and persistency of hydrophilicity on the surface of aluminum or aluminum alloy for use in aluminum fins of a heat exchanger, as well as suppressing the generation of unpleasant odor.

Abstract: A polyphenylene sulfide resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of a polyphenylene sulfide resin and 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of a crosslinked fluorine-containing elastomer, which has improved impact resistance while keeping excellent properties of the polyphenylene sulfide resin.

Abstract: An aqueous ambient dry paint coating based on an emulsion copolymerized addition polymer containing an oligomer selected from a polyurethane or a polyester having a Tg below -20.degree. C. and a number average molecular weight between 300 and 5,000, where the coating is free of organic coalescing solvents. The matrix addition polymer is combined with an oligomer produced by forming an aqueous micro-preemulsion of oligomer in water by high shear mixing of oligomer and water containing 40% to 70% by weight oligomer and at temperatures between about 20.degree. C. and 100.degree. C. to provide an aqueous pre-emulsion having an organic phase droplet size less than 10 microns.

Abstract: A polyimide resin composition for sliding members which has high heat resistance and sliding properties and excels in wear resistance under sliding conditions at high PV values and which can keep low the rate of shrinkage due to crystallization treatment. The composition is made up of 100 parts by weight of resin composition comprising 50-90% by weight of a thermoplastic polyimide resin and 50-10% by weight of graphite obtained by graphitizing a non-phenolic resin material and containing 97% or more of fixed carbon; 5-20 parts by weight of tetrafluoroethylene resin; and 5-30 parts by weight of a powdery hardened phenolic resin.

Abstract: An apparatus feed paper sheets to a photosensitive dram of an electronic copier, negatively charged toner adhering the dram. The apparatus incorporates a paper feed roller and a rubber member located adjacent the roller for supporting paper sheets in contacting relation to the roller. The robber member has a polymer, vulcanizer, vulcanization aid and filler; and at least one component selected from the group consisting of magnesium oxide, barium oxide, nylon short fibers, powder of nylon short fibers and nigrosine compound. The component is present in an amount of 1 to 100 parts by weight to 100 parts by weight of the polymer. The paper sheet becomes electrostatically charged negatively, when contacting the rubber member during sheet feeding by the roller, thus preventing electrostatic attraction between the paper approaching the dram and negatively charged toner on the dram.

Abstract: A racetrack surface composition including a synthetic polymer component, a hydrocarbon oil fluid between 25.degree.-90.degree. F., and a particulate material such as sand. The synthetic polymer component is preferably either an elastomer, or an elastomer in combination with non-elastomeric polymer; or generally a mixture of oil soluble and oil dispersible polymer which together with the oil form a binder for the particulates. The racetrack composition readily forms a pad and the cushion portion does not clump or compact but maintains its granular, rakeable quality even at track temperatures above about 130.degree. F. The composition is not adversely affected by wet weather. The invention further includes the addition of carbon black to the racetrack composition in order to improve weatherability. In the event that the racetrack composition is not readily rakeable, the invention teaches the post addition of a rakeability promoter to improve rakeability.

Abstract: A maleimide resin composition which gives a cured plastic having high toughness, high elastic modulus, high thermal resistance, high thermal decomposition resistance, low water absorption and high solvent resistance, as well as a prepreg and a fiber-reinforced plastic having the maleimide resin composition of the present invention as a matrix resin is disclosed. The maleimide resin composition of the present invention comprises a maleimide resin [A]; and a polyimide resin [B] containing a recurring unit of the formula [I] and/or [II]: ##STR1## (wherein Z represents a tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride residue) ##STR2## (wherein Z represents the same meaning as in formula [I]) said polyimide has amino groups and/or maleimide groups at the ends of the polyimide molecules.

Abstract: A plain bearing material, e.g. for a bearing bush or a thrust washer has a composition of 45 to 60 weight percent of semiaromatic polyamide, 15 to 20 weight percent of glass fibre, 10 to 20 weight percent of graphite, 10 to 20 weight percent of polytetrafluoroethylene and up to 5 weight percent of silicon oil.

Abstract: Carbohydrate substituted dibenzo[d,f][1,3,2]dioxaphosphepin compounds of formula I ##STR1## where A is a carbohydrate residue are effective stabilizers for polymers processed at elevated temperatures and subject to thermal or oxidative degradation.

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: A process is disclosed for preparing a masterbatch composition of elastomer with a high concentration of aramid fibers, as the sole particulate component, distributed therethroughout.

Abstract: The present invention relates to easily processable polyamide moulding materials with very good mechanical and electrical properties based on calcium magnesium carbonate hydrate as the flame-retardant additive.

Abstract: Novel polymers which are suitable as binders are obtainable by reacting(A) a base resin which has an average molecular weight M.sub.w of from 200 to 5,000 and contains on average from 1 to 3 epoxy or isocyanato groups as the reactive groups per moleculewith(B) a mixture of(B1) 5 to 50% by weight of polyisobutylene which is terminated with primary amino groups and has an average molecular weight M.sub.w of from 500 to 5,000 and(B2) 5-95% by weight of an amidoamine which carries primary amino groups and is obtainable by condensation of diprimary diamines of 2 to 20 carbon atoms with aliphatic C.sub.2 -C.sub.44 -dicarboxylic acids,the amounts being such that from 1 to 5 equivalents of primary amino groups of (B) are present per equivalent of reactive groups of (A).

Abstract: There is disclosed an emulsion composition which comprises an aqueous emulsion (A) obtained by emulsion polymerization of 100 parts by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of 1 to 15 parts by weight of a carboxyl group-modified polyvinyl alcohol such as itaconic acid-modified polyvinyl alcohol as the dispersant and a polyamide resin (B) such as polyamide epichlorohydrin. The above emulsion composition has a long pot-life and can easily be made into a film having a high wet strength and being excellent in water resistance, hot water resistance and heat resistance. Accordingly, it can effectively be utilized in a variety of applications including paint coating, adhesive, fiber sizing agent and paper coating.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire is provided having good rolling resistance properties without sacrificing traction. The tire has a tread that contains 2 to 15 phr thermoplastic reinforcing polymer as a replacement for 5 to 25 phr carbon black.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved surface coating medium comprising:a thermochromic liquid crystal,a binder polymer being capable of film formation or sufficiently adhesive to allow handling of in a dry uncured state,the improvement wherein the medium further comprises a fusible polymer being capable of melting below 300.degree. C. to form a viscous fluid, and to form a nontacky film on cooling. The invention also relates to a method of coating a substrate with the medium and to a substrate, in particular fabric, coated with the medium.

Abstract: An impact modified polyamide composition includes a polyamide continuous phase and a rubbery polymer component which is uniformly distributed throughout the polyamide continuous phase in the form of discrete particles, with the rubber polymer component having a flexible backbone and at least about 40 percent of the monomeric units forming the rubbery polymer having pendant polar groups. In accordance with a preferred aspect of the invention, the rubbery component contains a reinforcing filler which provides for an unexpected improvement in retention of flexural modulus.

Abstract: A thermosettable resin composition having a viscosity that decreases during processing temperatures and increases as the temperature is raised to curing temperatures is provided. The composition comprises thermosettable resins and thermoplastic particles that are insoluble in the thermosettable resins at processing temperatures but soluble in the thermosettable resins at curing temperatures. Prepregs prepared from the thermosettable resin composition are also provided.

Abstract: A process for producing a reinforced crystalline engineering plastic composition is disclosed, comprising melt-kneading (A) from 60 to 97 parts by weight of a crystalline engineering plastic and (B) from 5 to 100 parts by weight, per 100 parts by weight of the sum of (A) and (C), of glass fibers and melt-kneading the resulting mixture with (C) from 3 to 40 parts by weight of an epoxy- or acid anhydride-containing ethylene copolymer. The composition obtained provides, with excellent moldability, a molded article having an improved appearance while exhibiting well-balanced mechanical and thermal properties.

Abstract: Carbohydrate substituted dibenzo[d,g][1,3,2]dioxaphosphocin compounds of formula I ##STR1## where A is a carbohydrate residue are effective stabilizers for polymers processed at elevated temperatures and subject to thermal or oxidative degradation.