Abstract: The present invention relates to thermosetting polyacrylate compositions having surprising impact strength and glass transition temperature properties.The compositions are prepared with a selected acrylate monomer, a copolymerizable unsaturated monomer, and a selected nitrile rubber and are cured with a free radical curing agent.The compositions are suitable for use in molding compounds.

Abstract: A polyamide resin composition is disclosed, comprising as main components,(a) 5 to 90% by weight of a nylon 6 resin,(b) 5 to 90% by weight of an aromatic diamine-based nylon resin, and(c) 5 to 90% by weight of a nylon 66 resin, based on the total amount of components (a), (b) and (c).

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions having improved resistance to water absorption and swell are provided by incorporating therein a phenolic compound.

Abstract: Nylon compositions useful for molding and film applications with film properties and impact strength are made of a polyamide resin and a block copolymer of poly(amide-ether) of the formula ##STR1## where R is an alkyl or substituted alkyl group with from one to 12 carbons, n is an integer from 2 to 20, m is an integer from 2 to 6, and x and y are numbers from about 50 to about 30,000. In one embodiment, a non-polymeric amide is added to the composition. Articles made from the claimed compositions have improved impact strength; films made from the compositions have improved drapeability over the unmodified resin, both at room temperature and after heat-aging. Reinforced compositions are obtained by including mineral and other reinforcing fillers, including glass fibers, in the extrusion process. The reinforced compositions exhibit improved impact characteristics.

Abstract: A process for forming a low smoke, low flame spread composition comprising mixing polybenzimidazole fiber; an inorganic powder filler; and a non-fluorinated phosphazene polymer of the formula ##STR1## where x is an integer from about 20 to about 50,000, Q and Q' are the same or different and are C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 linear or branched alkoxy or substituted or unsubstituted aryloxy and Q" is a group having olefinic unsaturation; and a fluorinate phosphazene polymer of the formula ##STR2## where y is an integer from about 20 to about 50,000 Q.sub.f and Q'.sub.f are the same or different and are --OCH.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.n CF.sub.3 or --OCH.sub.2 (CF.sub.2).sub.n CF.sub.2 H where n is the integer 1 to 20 and Q"' is a group having olefinic unsaturation.

Abstract: Blends comprising(A.) at least one poly(aryl) ether ketone), and(B.) at least one polyimide having repeating units of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted tetravalent radical having benzenoid unsaturation, andR.sup.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted divalent group having aromatic unsaturation which is essentially free of (i) backbone ether oxygen bonded directly to the aromatic ring forming an imide linkage and (ii) amide linkages bonded through carboxyl groups bonded to the aromatic ring forming an imide linkage. The blends exhibit good melt processability and wear resistance greater than the individual blend components.

Abstract: Fiber composite useful in automotive construction and the aerospace industry are composed of a plastics matrix and reinforcing fibers, this plastics matrix comprising a mixture of from 90 to 40% by weight of polyether sulfone and 10 to 60% by weight of polyether ketone.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprises a polymer blend comprising a polyester and a polycarbonate or another polymer blend comprising alpha-methylstyrene-modified ABS resin and at least one polymer selected from a polycarbonate, a saturated polyester, polyphenylene ether, a polyamide and a polyacetal and an organic phosphite compound having the formula (I): ##STR1## in which R is an alkyl having 1 to 9 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A tubular, biaxially stretch-oriented packaging film, in particular a sausage casing, comprising a polymer mixture which comprises an aliphatic polyamide, a polyterephthalic acid ester, an aromatic polyamide comprising branched aliphatic diamines having at least 7 carbon atoms and aromatic dicarboxylic acids, or aromatic diamines and aliphatic dicarboxylic acids having 5 to 11 carbon atoms and a dye. The weight amount of the aromatic polyamide is preferably equal to, and particularly preferably greater than, the weight amount of dye. A masterbatch suitable for producing the film is also disclosed. With particular advantage, the film having the above described composition can be dyed deep black or brilliant red.

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: A resin composition comprising (a) 100 parts by weight of a block copolymer composed of polyphenylene sulfide segments and polyphenylene sulfide sulfone segments and (b) 0.01 to 20 parts by weight of at least one compound selected from the group consisting of epoxy resins, maleimide compounds, N,N'-diarylcarbodiimide compounds and organosilane compounds and as required, (c) an organic filler.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials contain, as essential components,(A) from 2 to 97.9% by weight of a nylon,(B) from 2 to 97.9% by weight of a polyaryl ether ketone and(C) from 0.1 to 30% by weight of a polymeric component containing hydroxyl groupsand in addition(D) from 0 to 50% by weight of an impact-modifying rubber and(E) from 0 to 60% by weight of fibrous and/or particulate fillers.

Abstract: A thermal transfer recording ink composition comprises a resin having a melting point according to JIS-K0064 of 55.degree. to 110.degree. C. and a solidification point according to JIS-K0064 being at least 50.degree. C. lower than the melting point, resin particles having a size of 0.05 to 2.0 microns and a coloring matter. It is coated on film and used repeatedly.

Abstract: Disclosed are ternary blends of (a) a polyetherimide and (b) a polyarylate, an aromatic polyester which is derived from a dihydric phenol and a dicarboxylic acid and (c) a thermoplastic polymer selected from polycarbonates and aliphatic-aromatic polyesters which is compatible with the polyetherimide and the polyarylate. The blends exhibit a high heat distortion temperature and have a good degree of flame resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed are blends of (a) a polyetherimide and (b) a polyarylate, an aromatic polyester which is derived from a dihydric phenol and a dicarboxylic acid. These blends have improved flexural strength and flexural modulus over the polyarylate component alone and have a higher impact strength than that associated with the polyetherimide component of the blends. In addition, the blends exhibit improved molding performance characteristics as evidenced by a lower molding pressure being required than that necessary for either component of the blend when molded alone.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a melt-stable poly(arylene thioether-ketone) composition, which comprises:(A) 100 parts by weight of a melt-stable poly(arylene thioether-ketone) having predominant recurring units of the formula ##STR1## and having a melting point, Tm of 310.degree.-380.degree. C., a residual melt crystallization enthalpy, .DELTA.Hmc (420.degree. C./10 min) of at least 10 J/g, a melt crystallization temperature, Tmc (420.degree. C./10 min) of at least 210.degree. C. and a reduced viscosity of 0.2-2 dl/g;(B) 0-400 parts by weight of at least one of thermoplastic resins; and(C) at least one of fibrous fillers and/or at least one of inorganic fillers in a proportion of 0-400 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the sum of said components (A) and (B).At least either one of the components (B) or (C) is contained in a proportion of at least 0.1 part by weight per 100 parts by weight of the component (A).

Abstract: A flexible fibrous reinforced phenol-formaldehyde sheet molding compound capable of rapid curing to an infusible state.

Abstract: Improved nucleated thermoplastic polyetherimide ester elastomers containing polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and nucleating agent. PBT and nucleating agent blended with polyetherimide ester elastomers substantially improves crystallization properties of the polyetherimide esters.

Abstract: Flame-resistant, thermoplastic polyamide moulding materials which contain 0.01-4% by weight of polyphenylene oxides as flameproofing agent and which are prepared by mixing the components in the melt.

Abstract: A method is provided for the preparation of stable aqueous dispersions of non-solvated, un-neutralized, low amine, low acid number polymerized fatty acid polyamide resins. In the preferred method of this invention, a polymerized fatty acid polyamide resin which has been prepared so as to have a low acid and low amine number is liquified by heating the polyamide resin to a temperature where it is at or above its melting point. The liquified polymerized fatty acid polyamide resin is then blended with a predetermined amount of water which is heated to a temperature such that the resulting blend will have a temperature above the melting point of the polyamide resin. A cationic surfactant which is the salt of the amine of the formula:R--NH--CH.sub.2).sub.n.sbsb.1 (NH--CH.sub.2).sub.n.sbsb.2).sub.n.sbsb.3 NH.sub.2wherein R represents an alkyl having 16-20 carbon atoms and n.sub.1 and n.sub.2 are the same or different and each represents a whole number from 1-3 and n.sub.3 is 0 or 1, is included in the mixture.

Abstract: A polyester composition which comprises a blend of polyester being capable of forming an anisotropic phase in the molten state and being melt-processable, a filler and a polyamide and is improved in mechanical strength and thermal stability properties. It is easy to blend the filler with the polyester, if the filler is treated with the polyamide, prior to the blending step.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a molded or formed poly(arylene thioether-ketone) article made of a thermoplastic material which comprises 100 parts by weight of a melt-stable poly(arylene thioether-ketone) (PTK) and if desired, up to 100 parts by weight of at least one of thermoplastic resins and/or up to 300 parts by weight of at least one of fibrous fillers and/or least one of inorganic fillers. The PTK has predominant recurring units of the formula ##STR1## wherein the --CO-- and --S-- are in the para position to each other, and has a melting point, Tm of 310.degree.-380.degree. C., a residual melt cyrstallization enthalpy, .DELTA.Hmc (420.degree. C./10 min) of at least 10 J/g, a melt crystallization temperature, Tmc (420.degree. C./10 min) of at least 210.degree. C., and a reduced viscosity of 0.2-2 dl/g as determined by viscosity measurement at 25.degree. C. and a polymer concentration of 0.5 g/dl in 98 percent by weight sulfuric acid.

Abstract: A water-dispersible graft copolymer of a polyamide and at least one acrylic monomer is prepared by reacting the polyamide with the acrylic monomer(s) in an alcohol solution in the presence of a free radical peroxidic initiator. The graft copolymer is particularly useful as the resin component of a water-based printing ink.

Abstract: A solid mixture contains as essential components(A) from 40 to 99% by weight, based on the total weight of (A) and (B), of a nonnucleating thermoplastic polyamide and(B) from 1 to 60% by weight, based on the total weight of (A) and (B), of a thermoplastic polyamide which contains a nucleating agent, and in addition(C) from 0 to 60% by weight, based on the total weight of (A)+(B)+(C), of fibrous or particulate fillers.

Abstract: Large molded parts made of polyphenylene ether-polyamide resin can be improved with respect to retention of physical properties after thermal aging which is accomplished by the incorporation therein of certain effective metal salts such as CuI, CuCl.sub.2, and Cu(OAc).sub.2.

Abstract: A novel thermoplastic composition is prepared by intimately mixing a polyurethane component with a selected reinforcing amount of a rod-like aromatic polyamide component. The composition exhibits unexpected tensile and modulus properties.

Abstract: A coating composition contains:(a) a waterborne film-forming polymer; and(b) a stable, liquid nonaqueous polymer microparticle dispersion characterized in that the nonaqueous dispersion, when independently spray applied, is capable of forming discrete, particle agglomerates upon volatilization of its nonaqueous medium, the components (a) and (b) being present in amounts effective to provide that the coating composition is a stable, multiphase composition.

Abstract: A method is provided for the preparation of stable aqeuous dispersions of non-solvated, un-neutralized, low amine, low acid number polymerized fatty acid polyamider resins. In the preferred method of this invention, a polymerized fatty acid polyamide resin which has been prepared so as to have a low acid and low amine number is liquefied by heating the polyamide resin to a temperature where it is at or above its melting point. The liquified polymerized fatty acid polyamide resin is then blended with a predetermined amount of water which is heated to a temperature such that the resulting blend will have a temperature above the melting point of the polyamide resin. A cationic surfactant which is the salt of the amide of the formula:R--NH--CH.sub.2).sub.n.sbsb.1 (NH--CH.sub.2).sub.n.sbsb.2).sub.n.sbsb.3 NH.sub.2wherein R represents an alkyl having 16-20 carbon atoms and n.sub.1 and n.sub.2 are the same or different and each represents a whole number from 1-3 and n.sub.3 is 0 or 1, is included in the mixture.

Abstract: Compositions useful as printing inks or as dry or wet concentrates for the preparation of inks, comprising substantially homogenous blends of from about 0.1 to about 50.0 wt. % water dispersible polyurethane, and conversely from about 99.9 to about 50.0 wt. % water dispersible polyester, and preferably containing from about 1.0 to about 95.0 wt. % of a solvent system comprising water or water admixed with cosolvent, the cosolvent comprising up to about 30.0 wt. % of the solvent system. These blends show exceptionally marked improvements in certain physical properties such as: stability of viscosity to ambient and process conditions; linearity of viscosity change with water dilution; consistency of viscosity for a great variety of pigments; and greatly improved shelf-life (no significant polymer segregation of layering). Such properties greatly enhance the utility of these blends for use in pigmented or dyed printing inks and in other substrate coating formulations which may or may not contain colorants.

Abstract: Crosslinking polyamide oligomers are mixed with comparable, noncrosslinking, polyamide to provide solvent-resistant blends that are particularly suited for aerospace uses. Generally, the blend comprises an equimolar mixture of the linear or multidimensional oligomer and a polymer having substantially an identical backbone and substantially the same average formula weight as the oligomer. Prepregs and composites of the blends can easily be prepared.

Abstract: An oxymethylene polymer composition which exhibits a reduced tendency to form mold deposits upon molding, reduced tendency to discolor under thermal stress and low extractable formaldehyde levels is provided by utilizing as a stabilizer a major amount of superpolyamide and a minor amount of a cyclic amidine compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is phenyl, polynuclear aromatic, heterocyclic, cycloaliphatic and aliphatic containing at least 6 carbon atoms, as well as substituted derivatives of the listed substituents.

Abstract: Described herein are tough solvent resistant materials from a crystallizable, crosslinkable resin mixture comprising a particular polyarylether and a crystallization promoting plasticizer, and reinforced composites made from such resin mixture.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel curable compositions comprising (a) a first component comprising an aromatic polymer having a first preponderant repeat unit and (b) a second component comprising an acetylene, maleimide, or vinyl terminated poly(imide) or poly(isoimide) or precursor thereof, which second component is compatible with the first component, has 1 to 300 second preponderant repeat units which are different from the first preponderant repeat units of the first component, is substantially free of elemental sulfur and reactive divalent sulfur, and is present in an amount effective to substantially cure the composition. The compositions are useful as adhesives, coatings and matrix resins for fiber reinforced composites. They exhibit improved adhesion to various substrates, increased tensile strength and improved resistance to cracking. The invention also relates to the composition which contains a reinforcing filler. The invention also relates to the composition after it has been cured.

Abstract: High modulus thermoplastic compositions and composites are produced which exhibit enhanced melt integrity and strength, allowing the composites to be melt-drawn to smooth surfaced, high tolerance profiles, such as thin-walled tubing, wire, coatings, films, etc. The melt integrity is improved by adding to the thermoplastic prior to or during thermoplastic melt processing a silicone component which will be vulcanized within the thermoplastic to form a silicone semi-interpenetrating polymer network initiated during the melt processing of the thermoplastic. The composition contains about 0.1 to 20, and preferably about 1 to 4 weight percent of the silicone network, and may also contain fibrous reinforcement and/or filler/modifiers.

Abstract: Leather treatment agents contain a mixture of(a) 2-98% by weight of an adduct with a molecular weight of 500-50,000 of an alkylene oxide onto an aliphatic or aromatic compound containing one or more hydroxyl groups and(b) 98-2% by weight of a reaction product, containing carboxyl groups or salts thereof, with a molecular weight of 170-20,000 of an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic or aromatic compound containing at least two carboxyl groups or anhydrides thereof and an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic compound containing at least two hydroxyl and/or primary or secondary amino groups and, if appropiate, ether or tertiary amino groups.

Abstract: Novel compatibilized polyphenylene ether-polyamide compositions are provided by this invention, comprising polyphenylene ether resin, polyamide resin, a compatibilizing agent, and a melt flow-improving compound. The compatibilizing agent may be selected from a wide variety of materials, such as saturated aliphatic polycarboxylic acids or derivatives thereof; various silane compounds; and functionalized polyphenylene ethers. A specific example of a compatibilizer is citric acid. Specific examples of melt flow-improving compounds are stearic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

Abstract: A molding polyamide resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight of (A) a poly(m-xylylenesebacamide) resin, and 1 to 20 parts by weight of (b) a crystalline polyamide having a melting point about 20.degree.-30.degree. C. higher than that of the poly(m-xylyenesebacamide) resin (A).

Abstract: A polyarylene thioether composition comprising (1) 100 parts by weight of a polyarylene thioether (A) having an average particle size of spherulites of not more than 2 .mu.m, formed upon crystallization of the molten polymer at 250.degree. C., obtained by treating a polyarylene thioether having a repeating unit of ##STR1## as the main constituent and an inherent solution viscosity, which is measured at 206.degree. C. in 1-chloronaphthalene at a polymer concentration of 0.4 g/100 ml solution, of 0.30 to 0.90 dl/g with an aqueous solution of non-oxidative strong acid or non-oxidative strong-acid-weak-base type salt; and (2) 11 to 800 parts by weight of a polyarylene thioether (B) having a necessary time for 50% crystallization of not more than 50 seconds upon crystallization of the molten polymer at 250.degree. C. obtained by treating a polyarylene thioether having a repeating unit of ##STR2## as the main constituent and an inherent solution viscosity, which is measured at 206.degree. C.

Abstract: Spinnable dopes of poly-p-phenylenebenzobisthiazole, poly-p-phenylenebenzobisoxazole, or poly-2,5-benzoxazole and thermoplastic or intractable polymers in certain mixed solvents are provided.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a blend of two polyamide resins (first and second). The first resin comprises dibasic derivatives of fatty acids, monobasic acid and organic polyamines. The second resin comprises isophthalic acid, dibasic derivatives of fatty acids and organic polyamines. The combination of the first and second resins in proportional amounts results in a water dispersible polyamide blend which exhibits good blocking and release properties as well as improved water dispersibility and pigment wetting. This blend is useful in flexographic ink compositions as well as Cold Seal Release Lacquer formulations.

Abstract: Curable thermosetting resin compositions comprise a continuous phase of a curable thermosetting organic or a curable thermosetting silicone resin containing dispersed finely divided particles of a cured composition prepared by reacting 1) an organopolysiloxane, 2) a curing agent for the organopolysiloxane, 3) an alkoxy group-containing organosilicon compound and 4) a compound of aluminum or zirconium where this compound is an alkoxide, phenoxide, carboxylate or a derivative of a beta- dicarbonyl compound or o-hydroxyketone. Ingredients 3) and 4) can be prereacted and the cured composition optionally contains a filler. The presence of ingredients 3) and 4) imparts improved adhesion between the continuous an dispersed phases of the composition.

Abstract: The invention concerns a polyester film with improved abrasion resistance, dimensional stability, drawability and slip properties. The film is characterized by the fact that it contains 0.005 to 5.0% by weight of organic, preferably hardened or crosslinked, particles with narrow particle size distribution in a range between 0.01 and 5 microns, as well as a nucleating agent in an amount from 0.01 to 10% by weight, both values related to the weight of the polymers which form the film.

Abstract: Thermoplastic molding materials contain, as essential components,(A) from 2 to 97.9% by weight of a nylon,(B) from 2 to 97.9% by weight of a polyaryl ether sulfone(C) from 0.1 to 30% by weight of a polymeric component having hydroxyl groupsand in addition(D) from 0 to 50% by weight of a rubber impact modifier and(E) from 0 to 60% by weight of reinforcing fillers.

Abstract: Coating compositions suitable for use as coatings or inks for metallic foils, such as aluminum foil, as well as for use on other materials, such as papers and plastics resin films, are disclosed. These compositions comprise a water dispersable polyester resin, an alkylated amino resin and water. They may optionally include a pigment and other optional modifying ingredients. These compositions, being water-based, provide improved environmental compatibility and may be dried under relatively low temperatures without objectional ammonia residue odor.

Abstract: A resin composition is suitable for molding to a gear and comprises 30 to 98 percent by weight of a resin being capable of the anisotropic phase in the molten state and the melt processing and 2 to 70 percent by weight of fibers such as metal fibers, carbon fibers, glass fibers, inorganic fibers, synthetic fibers and mineral fibers.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to polytetramethylene adipamide resin compositions containing 100 parts by weight of the polyamide and 2 to 20 parts by weight of a silicon oil. Objects produced from the composition possess good surface appearance, excellent sliding properties and high heat resistance and rigidity.

Abstract: Novel flame retardant agents comprise polyalkylene oxides or a derivative thereof end-capped with brominated phthalimide groups, and have the general formulaeR--R.sup.1 --O--R.sup.1).sub.n R (I)(R--R.sup.1 --O--R.sup.1).sub.n' NH).sub.2 C.dbd.O (II)orR--R.sup.1 --OR.sup.1).sub.n" CH.sub.2).sub.3 C--R.sup.2 (III)wherein R is ##STR1## R.sup.1 is alkylene of from about 2 to about 6 carbon atoms; R.sup.1 is alkyl of from about 1 to about 6 carbon atoms; n is from about 4 to about 40; n' is from about 3 to about 15; and n" is from about 1 to about 10. Thermoplastic compositions, for example, polyphenylene ether compositions, rendered flame retardant with the novel compounds have a high resistance to additive vaporization and surface liquid exudation as well as desirable high flow characteristics.

Abstract: A polyamide composition comprising a polycondensate of 60 to 100 mole % of terephthalic acid component units and 40 to 0 mole % of units of an aromatic carboxylic acid other than terephthalic acid with an aliphatic alkylene-diamine having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and having a gel proportion of 6 to 90% as measured at 50.degree. C. in concentrated sulfuric acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a room temperature atmosphere pressure polymer concrete moldable composition comprising a thermosetting resin, vinyl monomer, catalyst, filler and a particular rubber component.

Abstract: A polymer blend of a polyarylate with a minor amount of a segmented polyesteramide is useful as a molding composition, with improved impact strength and elongation.