Abstract: A method of coating a metal part with a peelable mask which is resistant to attack by the strong acid and strong base etchants used in chemical milling is disclosed in which the metal part is surfaced with a layer of polyvalent metal salt, such as calcium nitrate, and then immersed in a high solids content anionic emulsion of coalescent rubbery particles heavily pigmented to contain at least about 45% total solids content and at least 20% pigment, the pigment to binder ratio being from 0.75:1 to 1:0.51. The salt-surfaced metal part is held in the anionic emulsion until the desired coating thickness has been anodically deposited thereon, and then the coated part is removed and baked to complete the formation of the mask. The rubbery particles are preferably constituted by an anionic polychloroprene homopolymer emulsion which is used in admixture with a curing agent for the homopolymer, like zinc oxide, and a polyvinylidene chloride latex.

Abstract: A material capable of self-amalgamation without adjunct heating and use as a wraparound tape at substantially the full range of ambient terrestrial temperatures composed of a rubber component, a polyisobutylene tackifier, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 polyolefin and filler is provided.

Abstract: It now has been found that uncured modified rubber compositions comprising mixtures of elastomers and a reinforcing filler can be prepared having improved properties.

Abstract: Aqueous latex contact-adhesive compositions comprising at least one vinylidene chloride copolymer comprising polymerized units of vinylidene chloride and at least one internally plasticizing comonomer which may be provided at least in part by at least one alkyl (meth)acrylate having 1 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl group (preferably n-butyl acrylate), said copolymer having a modal molecular weight Mp within the range 100,000 to 700,000 and Tg within the range -50.degree. to 10.degree. C., said composition providing contactable layers after drying. The composition preferably includes a tackifying resin.

Abstract: Aqueous latex compositions for use as contact adhesives comprising a mixture of an amorphous copolymer A and an amorphous copolymer B and preferably a tackifying resin where A comprises units of vinylidene chloride, an internally plasticizing comonomer like 2-ethylhexyl acrylate or n-butyl acrylate, and optionally a copolymerizable acid, and has Tg in the range -50.degree. to <0.degree. C. and B comprises units of vinylidene chloride, an alkyl acrylate and/or methacrylate or certain other comonomers, and optionally a copolymerizable acid, and has a Tg in the range 0.degree. to 80.degree. C., and wherein copolymer A has a modal molecular weight Mp within the range 100,000 to 700,000.

Abstract: An elastomeric mass of polychloroprene sol and polychloroprene gel in proportions in the range of 95:5 to 25:75% by weight in which the polychloroprene sol is free from sulphur and the polychloroprene gel used is a sulphur-containing gel with xanthate or carbamate functions has better processing characteristics than the pure sol component without the expected deterioration in the mechanical properties of the vulcanisates prepared from the mass.

Abstract: A novel curable rubber composition is described which is curable at low temperatures.

Abstract: This invention relates to ambient-curing water-based binder, coating and adhesive compositions. These compositions are prepared by mixing (1) an acidic first component containing an aqueous dispersion of polymer latex, said polymer being alkali-curable and polymerized from a monomer mixture containing quaternary ammonium monomer, and an epoxy resin, together with (2) an alkaline second component containing an amine curing reagent. The resulting mixture of the first and second components is alkaline, cures quickly at room temperature, and yields films with high film strength, durability, and excellent heat and water resistance.

Abstract: A thermoplastic-rubber polymer alloy contains a tough, wear resistant low friction thermoplastic such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, a cured rubber compound such as nitrile rubber, an a lubricant such as graphite in effective amounts to produce a composition which has good wet and dry friction and wear properties. The ultra high molecular weight polyethylene is typically utilized in a sufficient amount so as to form a continuous phase with the thermoset rubber being present as particles dispersed throughout the polyethylene as a discontinuous phase. The polymer alloy is made by dry blending the thermoplastic compound with ground thermoset rubber whereby the rubber is coated, heating and mixing the composition to above the glass transition temperature of the thermoplastic compound and subsequently cooling under pressure. The alloy can be easily transfer molded because of the lubricating action of the heated, softened plastic.

Abstract: Vulcanizable polymeric compositions comprising certain rubbery polymers or polymer blends, a zinc dimethacrylate adjuvant having a surface area of from about 3.7 to about 5.4 m.sup.2 /g or more and a peroxide curing agent are provided. Polymeric compositions which contain 25 parts by weight or more of the zinc dimethacrylate adjuvant per 100 parts by weight of rubbery polymer in the absence of reinforcing fillers exhibit excellent strength and hysteresis characteristcs when cured. The surface area of the zinc dimethacrylate adjuvant along with its method of preparation are extremely important factors in the excellent properties obtained when polymeric compositions containing the adjuvant are cured.

Abstract: An improved bedding composition for use in sealing insulating glass units to frames, mullions, or the like is provided. The bedding compound includes a polar solvent, a plasticizer, and an elastomer and is compatible with available insulating glass sealant compositions including hot melt adhesives.

Abstract: Paint compositions suitable for forming decals which can be applied to vehicle tire sidewalls. The compositions comprise a saturated elastomer having a glass transition temperature not higher than -40 degrees C., a pigment which is preferably titanium dioxide in an amount in the range of 0.5 to 10 times the weight of elastomer, and a solvent. Compositions of this invention are resistant to ultraviolet light and ozone, maintain color and integrity during outdoor aging, and have a long fatigue life.

Abstract: Novel rubber connectors and other rubber parts for use in human infusion sets and rubber compositions and other rubber parts for use in human infusion sets and products produced thereby, such compositions comprising by weight a major amount of rubber selected from mixtures of natural rubber and synthetic natural rubber, the novel composition further comprising by weight a minor amount of a high density polyolefin and a filler, the composition being capable of being cured with an effective amount of a peroxide curing agent and an activator to achieve cross-linking of the rubber and the high density polyolefin.

Abstract: A water miscible, stable, fluid product comprises particles above 20 microns in size of a high molecular weight polymer gel interconnected by a continuous phase that is an aqueous solution of an equilibrating agent that holds the water content of the particles in equilibrium with the water content of the aqueous phase and that prevents substantial agglomeration of the particles in the fluid product. Preferred equilibrating agents are sodium polyacrylate and poly-diallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for a thin sheet molding of a thermoplastic resin easily and economically and also the thin oriented sheet molding prepared by such a process. Its specific feature resides in the steps of lubricating the inner surface of die, laying over one another thermoplastic resin blanks while being not adhered to each other in a die, compressing the layered structure at a temperature higher than the glass transition temperature of the thermoplastic resin blanks and separating the oriented molded products from each other.

Abstract: Dispersion of polyacrylic acid in mineral spirits containing an elastomer that is swellable in mineral spirits, amount of elastomer being sufficient to render the dispersion less resistant to settling of solids.

Abstract: Paints and renders contain, as binders, aqueous dispersions of copolymers which have a minimum film-forming temperature of from -15.degree. to 20.degree. C. and consist of(a) from 10 to 50% by weight of vinylidene chloride, up to half of which may be replaced with vinyl chloride,(b) from 44 to 88% by weight of esters of acrylic and/or methacrylic acid with alkanols of 1 to 18 carbon atoms and, if required, styrene, vinyl acetate, vinyl propionate or a mixture of these monomers and(c) from 2 to 6% by weight of .alpha.,.beta.-monoolefinically unsaturated mono- and/or dicarboxylic acids of 3 to 5 carbon atoms and/or their amides.

Abstract: Rubber mixtures which can be easily processed and have good mechanical properties and are based on synthetic and/or natural grades of rubber, the usual additives also being used, contain a copolymer with a melt viscosity of not more than 150 Pa.s., measured at 180.degree. C., of(a) 20 to 100% by weight of at least one alkyl ester of .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated mono- and/or di-carboxylic acids which contains 1 to 12 carbon atoms in the alcohol radical,(b) 0 to 20% by weight of at least one amide of .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated mono- and/or di-carboxylic acids,(c) 0 to 15% by weight of at least one .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated mono- and/or di-carboxylic acid and(d) 0 to 50% by weight of at least one other .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated copolymerizable monomeric compound, the sum of the percentages in each case being 100. Rubber articles and motor vehicle tires with very good mechanical properties can be produced from these rubber mixtures.

Abstract: Rubber compositions are provided comprising per 100 parts by weight from about 65 to about 97 parts by weight of at least one rubber selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, synthetic cis-1,4-isoprene rubber, cis-1,4-butadiene rubber and brominated butyl rubber, and from about 3 to about 35 parts by weight of at least one carboxylated rubber selected from the group consisting of carboxylated styrene-butadiene rubber, carboxylated butadiene rubber, carboxylated isoprene rubber and carboxylated natural rubber, from about 20 to about 60 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of rubbers of carbon black, from about 3 to about 25 phr of process oil and from about 1 to about 10 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of rubber of metal oxide. The compositions are vulcanizable and the vulcanizates exhibit a good combination of vibration damping and noise insulating properties and are suitable for automotive engine mounts.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions of matter useful as gasketing materials as well as flexible boots and seals which are soft, have low compression set and high tensile. The compositions comprise a polyolefin resin and at least two different rubbers, one of which is vulcanized to a fully cured state by a cure system which leaves the other rubber(s) unvulcanized. The preferred embodiment comprises a blend of polypropylene and ethylene vinylacetate as the polyolefin resin component, EPDM as the uncured rubber component and a ZnO cured halogenated butyl rubber. In another embodiment of the invention, the resin is excluded and the uncured rubber is a high crystallinity EPDM.

Abstract: An ink composition for indicating progress and completion of vulcanization of rubber articles comprising, per 100 parts by weight of the composition,(i) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of at least one methine dye,(ii) 1 to 40 parts by weight of at least one member selected from the group consisting of rosin, rosin derivative, petroleum resin, phenol resin, xylene resin, alkyd resin, cumarone-indene resin, acrylic resin, epoxy resin, ketone resin and styrene-maleic acid resin,(iii) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of at least one high molecular weight component selected from the group consisting of cellulose resin, polyvinyl butyral, vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, polyamide, synthetic rubber and natural rubber,(iv) 30 to 80 parts by weight of at least one organic solvent capable of dissolving the components (ii) and (iii), and(v) 0.1 to 50 parts by weight of at least one halogenated organic acid.

Abstract: According to the invention, a resin composition having an electromagnetic wave shielding effect is provided. The resin composition comprises 35 to 90 wt % of an ABS resin or a mixture of the ABS resin and an AS resin, 1 to 25 wt % of a plasticizer and 5 to 40 wt % of carbon fibers. The carbon fibers are uniformly dispersed in the resin ingredient without being broken or cut at the step of mixing and dispersing the resin components, thus exhibiting improved electromagnetic wave shielding effect.

Abstract: According to the invention, a resin composition having an electromagnetic wave shielding effect is provided. The resin composition comprises 35 to 90 wt % of an ABS resin or a mixture of the ABS resin and an AS resin, 1 to 25 wt % of a plasticizer and 5 to 40 wt % of carbon fibers. The carbon fibers are uniformly dispersed in the resin ingredient without being broken or cut at the step of mixing and dispersing the resin components, thus exhibiting improved electromagnetic wave shielding effect.

Abstract: Thermoplastic compositions useful as molded parts including automotive hoses and exterior body parts which exhibit good flow and good surface characteristics in injection molded parts. The compositions comprise equal proportions of a polyolefin, a halogenated butyl rubber and polychloroprene wherein the rubbers have been dynamically vulcanized to a fully cured state in the presence of the polyolefin.

Abstract: Monovinylidene aromatic polymer compositions which have good combinations of strength, heat resistance and melt flow properties, are produced by, in effect, adding minor amounts of high molecular weight monovinylidene aromatic polymers to major amounts of intermediate molecular weight polymers. These compositions can be advantageously produced by feeding previously polymerized high molecular weight polymer, dissolved in monomer, into a polymerization zone or reactor wherein the intermediate molecular weight polymer is produced in the presence of the high molecular weight polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous solutions having dilatant properties in which the aqueous solution contains a polymer complex which is a water soluble polymer backbone containing an anionic comonomer and a copolymer of a water soluble polymer backbone containing a cationic comonomer.

Abstract: The invention provides finely dispersed, agglomeration-free chloropolyethylene having good rubber and anti-blocking properties. The invention provides furthermore a process for the manufacture of such a chloropolyethylene, according to which chlorination of the starting polyethylene is carried out in the presence of a dispersing agent system of poly-N-vinylprrolidone and hydrophobic silicic acid. This process allows also the use of polyethylene types having a pronounced tendency to agglomeration.

Abstract: Shelf-stable, one-package aqueous latices, which are curable with or without the application of heat, consist essentially of an alkaline-curable, self-crosslinking emulsion polymer, selected organic metal salts, and water. The alkali, alkaline earth, or heavy metal salts of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 organic acids (e.g., sodium acetate) are post-added to th polymer emulsion or present during the polymerization. The polymer typically comprises about 90-99.9% by weight of one or more vinyl polymerizable monomers (e.g., acrylates, vinyl esters, and ethylene) and 0.1-10% by weight of a polymerizable non-ionic or cationic self-crosslinking monomer containing halohydrin groups (e.g., 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl (meth)acrylate or the reaction product of epichlorohydrin and N,N-dimethylaminopropyl methacrylamide or methacrylate).

Abstract: Aqueous latex composition for use as a contact adhesive comprising a copolymer A and a copolymer B where A is an amorphous copolymer which comprises units of certain selected monomers preferably including vinylidene chloride, an internally plasticizing monomer like 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, optionally vinyl chloride, and optionally a copolymerizable acid, and has Tg within the range -50.degree. to <0.degree. C., and B is a crystalline polymer which comprises units of vinylidene chloride and preferably at least one of an alkyl acrylate, alkyl methacrylate and vinyl chloride, and optionally a copolymerizable acid, and has a Tg of not more than 30.degree. C.

Abstract: A two-part adhesive which comprises(i) as the main ingredient an emulsion consisting essentially of (a) an aqueous emulsion of a polymer or copolymer obtained from an essential monomer of an adduct of a tertiary amino group-containing acrylic or methacrylic acid ester and an epihalohydrin, (b) a tackifier resin selected from the group consisting of a petroleum hydrocarbon resin, a phenolic resin, a terpene resin, a rosin resin, a coumarone resin, and a coumarone-indene resin, and (c) an epoxy compound containing two or more epoxy groups in the molecule; and(ii) a curing agent selected from a primary or secondary amino group-containing compound. The adhesive is particularly useful for preparing automobile interior decorations, such as inside trims (e.g. doors, pillars), instrument panels, formed ceiling, and console box.

Abstract: A granular flame retardant additive is provided comprising from 70 to 99.5% by weight of an organohalide flame retardant and from 0.5 to 30% by weight of thermoplastic synthetic resin as a binder. The additive is easy to handle and resistant to disintegration during transportation and mixing with fabricating resin pellets. Uniform distribution thereof in fabricated thermoplastic articles is achieved by simply co-feeding the granules and the fabricating resin to a fabricating machine.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions containing a mixture of 20 to 80% by weight of a latex of a copolymer A of butadiene, styrene and at least one unsaturated carboxylic acid, and 80 to 20% by weight of latex of a copolymer B of styrene, an alkyl acrylate and, if appropriate, at least one unsaturated carboxylic acid. The dispersions can be used as binders for the preparation of adhesive compositions suitable for joining or gluing two or more elements, and particularly suitable when at least one of the elements consists of a material which is difficult to glue, such as polyvinyl chloride.

Abstract: A crosslink curable ethylene-propylene rubber composition with improved resistance to heat shock, the cured rubber composition and electrical conductors insulated with said cured rubber composition. The improved rubber composition comprises a combination of ethylene-propylene rubbers of different structural orientation, and antioxidants.

Abstract: A composition useful in coatings, binders, adhesives, and the like comprises a stable blend of a carboxylic acid copolymer emulsion and a halohydroxy propyl ammonium copolymer solution. The blend is curable, after activation by base, to a crosslinked insoluble alloy polymer.

Abstract: In a process wherein a resinous coating is formed on a metallic surface by immersing the surface in an acidic aqueous coating composition containing dispersed particles of resin, wherein said composition forms on said surface a resinous coating which increases in thickness the longer the surface is immersed in the composition and wherein the resinous coating is contacted with an aqueous solution containing Cr in order to improve properties (e.g. corrosion resistance), the surface slip of the applied coating is increased by having dispersed in the Cr-containing solution a polymer which has a lower coefficient of friction than the applied resinous coating.

Abstract: Stable aqueous dispersions of polyolefin fibers are formed by contacting the fibers with an aqueous solution of a cationic copolymer of an acrylamide and an acrylate or methacrylate ester, the pH of the aqueous solution having been adjusted to be in the range of from about 9.5 to about 12 either prior to, during or after contacting the fibers with said solution. An exemplary copolymer is that formed by the copolymerization of acrylamide and .beta.-methacryloyloxyethyltrimethylammonium methyl sulfate.

Abstract: This invention relates to hot melt adhesive compositions which include an elastomeric co- or terpolymer, about 5 to about 100 parts by weight of a neutralized sulfonated co- or terpolymer per 100 parts by weight of the highly unsaturated hydrocarbon rubber, wherein the neutralized sulfonated elastomeric polymer has about 0.2 to about 5 weight percent of chemically combined sulfur and about 25 to about 200 parts by weight of a hydrocarbon resin of a petroleum or coal tar distillate, aliphatic dienes and mono and diolefins, cyclic olefins of 5 to 6 carbon atoms and hydrogenated poly cyclics per 100 parts by weight of the neutralized sulfonated co- or terpolymer rubber.

Abstract: The disclosed water stopper and water stopping process use an aqueously-swelling water-stopping composition consisting of 10 to 40 weight % of rubber whose main ingredient is reclaimed rubber, 10 to 20 weight % of silicic compound, 10 to 60 weight % of bentonite, and 10 to 40 weight % of plasticizer. The aforesaid water-stopping composition may be extruded into an elongated water stopper with or without a core therein, which water stopper can be inserted into a joint gap or other gap of structural members to stop water at the gap.