Abstract: A high flow polyphenylene ether resin composition with improved HDT values and flame retardance comprising a blend of at least two polyphenylene ether resins, a first resin having an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.3 dl/g, and a second resin having an intrinsic viscosity of less than 0.25 dl/g and preferably having a particle size of at least about 100 &mgr;m. The composition preferably contains less than 30 wt % of the low viscosity polyphenylene ether based on the weight of the total composition. Fiber reinforced and flame retarded compositions also exhibit high HDT values.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable polyphenylene ether (PPE) resin, a composition made therefrom, and a process for preparing the resin. The process involves introducing a vinyl group-containing functional group to the terminal end of PPE by modifying the hydroxy and ester groups on the terminal end. Thus, a curable thermosetting PPE resin including a vinyl group on the terminal end can be obtained. Since the dehydrogenation of side chain methyl using n-BuLi is not conducted in the process of the present invention, the process is much easier, and the cost can be decreased.

Abstract: There is provided an aqueous resin composition excellent in settability, flexibility, retort resistance, hygienicity, sprayability and dispersibility in water, and used to coat an internal surface of a can.

Abstract: This invention relates to non-aqueous coating and ink formulations for use on flexible film or paper packages for food, which require aseptic packaging conditions. The printed and coated packaging materials, and methods of aseptic packaging, as well as the aseptic packages are also disclosed. The coating formulation comprises the following components: 1) a mixing varnish comprising a phenolic-modified co-solvent-type polyamide resin, 2) a nitrocellulose compound varnish, 3) a non-aqueous solvent mixture, and 4) specialty additives, and wherein all components present in the formulation are stable in the presence of an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: To provide an un-sintered polytetrafluoroethylene processed article which has an un-sintered polytetrafluoroethylene layer formed by coating and/or impregnating with an aqueous dispersion of PTFE and is characterized in that a content of alkyl phenols detected from the un-sintered PTFE layer is not more than 0.1 ppm. The un-sintered PTFE-processed article scarcely contains alkyl phenols which are suspected as chemical substances having endocrine disrupting activity.

Abstract: A two-component curable paint composition comprises a base component containing at least one curable resin, and a hardening component which contains a non-conducting polyaniline, and a liquid-phase or molten-phase curing agent capable of curing said curable resin of the resin component and capable of dissolving non-conducting polyaniline. According to the invention, the curing agent comprises an organic amine compound having at least two primary amine functions linked together by a hydrocarbon chain which is optionally interrupted by at least one heteroatom, said amine compound exhibiting irregularities in the chemical structure of its hydrocarbon chain. The invention also provides a method of preparing paint compositions, a method of forming a paint coating on the surface as well as a coated metal surface. The solutions produced by the invention are stable over extended periods of time, and the anti-corrosive erect of the paint compositions is good even at very low concentrations of the polyaniline.

Abstract: A binder composition, at least containing an inorganic filler and a thermoplastic block copolyurethane having in each case at least one soft segment (A) and at least one hard segment (B), at least one hard segment (B) containing a structural element of the formula I is used in particular for the production of magnetic recording media.

Abstract: Melt processable liquid crystalline terpolyesters of the formula I below: where R is Cl, C6H5, CH3CO, CH3, and process for the preparation thereof are disclosed. The process comprises acetylating 8(3-hydroxyphenyl)octanoic acid and hydroquinone using an acetylating agent followed by acidolysis polycondensation for the removal of acetic acid to effect higher molecular weight formation, post-polymerisation being effected at higher temperatures but below the decomposition temperature.

Abstract: The phenolic resin composition for fiber-reinforced composite materials of the invention comprises at least the following constituent elements A and B of a thermoplastic resin: A: phenolic resin, B: at least one thermoplastic resin selected from polyvinyl formals, polyvinyl acetals, polyvinyl butyrals, polyvinyl pyrrolidones, polyvinyl acetates, polyvinyl alcohols, polyethylene glycols, copolymerized nylons and dimer acid polyamides. The resin composition is filmwise applied to reinforcing fibers, and the resulting film is heated under pressure whereby it is impregnated into the reinforcing fibers to give a prepreg for fiber-reinforced composite materials.

Abstract: A thermoplastic resin composition which comprises 100 parts by weight of thermoplastic resin as component (A) which is at least one species selected styrene resin, polycarbonate resin, and polyphenylene ether resin, and 0.5-100 parts by weigh of liquid crystalline polymer as component (B), said thermoplastic resin as component (A) having a glass transition point the rate of change of which satisfies the equation (1) below. Rate of change (%)=|(TgA−TgT)/TgA|×100≦5  (1) where TgA is the glass transition point of the thermoplastic resin as component (A), and TgT is the glass transition point attributable to the thermoplastic resin as component (A) in the resin composition.

Abstract: Impact modified, compatibilized poly(phenylene ether)-polyamide compositions containing either a polybutene or an organosiloxane mixture give molded parts with good surface appearance, improved flow at high shear rate, and improved low temperature impact strength in comparison to control blends without added organosiloxane mixture or polybutene.

Abstract: Compositions of the invention are produced by blending hydroxy-functional polyesters with proteins at elevated temperatures. These compositions can be shaped into articles by known processes such as extrusion, compression molding, and injection molding. Among articles that can be made from such compositions are those with sufficiently strong tensile strengths as to form disposable utensils. However, the compositions are more environmentally friendly than commodity plastics such as polyethylene or polystyrene.

Abstract: There is provided (i) a resin additive able to impart superior thermal shock resistance even in the case of resins that have absorbed moisture, (ii) a curable resin composition capable of forming a cured resin that has superior thermal shock resistance even after absorbing moisture, and (iii) a cured resin that has superior thermal shock resistance even after absorbing moisture. The resin additive consists of a powder with a mean particle size of 0.1 to 100 &mgr;m of silicone rubber. It has a moisture absorption rate of 0.20 weight percent or less after being treated for 20 hours at a temperature of about 121° C., a pressure of two atmospheres, and a relative humidity of 100 percent. The curable resin composition contains the resin additive, and the cured resin is formed by curing the curable resin composition.

Abstract: The product of reacting an organosilane optionally having a nonhydrolizable organic group, but having one ore more hydrolyzable groups, with a polyol containing at least three hydroxy groups, where any two of the hydroxy groups are separated by at least three intervening atoms. Water-stabilized organosilane compounds. A water stable composition made from the product or compound and water. A method of treating a substrate by contacting the substrate with the product, compound, or composition for a period of time sufficient for treatment of the substrate. A treated substrate having adhered thereto the product, compound, or composition.

Abstract: The present invention includes processes and resulting structures for producing a modified polymer having interconnecting channels. The interconnecting channels act as controlled transmission passages through the polymer. A hydrophilic agent is blended into the polymer so that it is distributed within the polymer. In one embodiment, an activation material is blended into the polymer so that the activation material is distributed within the product. The product is solidified so that the hydrophilic agent forms passages in the product through which a desired composition is communicable to the activation material that is entrained within the product. The solidified product may be used to form a desired shaped article such as plug type inserts and liners for closed containers, or it may be formed into a film, sheet, bead or pellet.

Abstract: A flame retarded thermoplastic resin composition comprising (R) a thermoplastic resin comprising (A) a polycarbonate resin and (B) an aromatic polyester resin in an (A)/(B) ratio of 99/1 to 50/50 by weight, and per 100 parts by weight of the thermoplastic resin (R), (C) 0.5 to 100 parts by weight of a silicate compound and (D) 0.5 to 30 parts by weight of an organic phosphorus based flame retarder. The composition can exhibit excellent flame resistance and anti-drip property without containing a halogen atom and, moreover, has excellent properties such as heat resistance, mechanical strength, solvent resistance, surface property of moldings, and dimensional stability.

Abstract: A method for dispersing solid forms of additives in polymers involves adding dispersions or solutions of additive(s) to a solution of polymer in a tubular mixer (preferably in the presence of a stationary mixer). The mixer leads to a steam precipitation step wherein all fluid ingredients in the mixture are volatilized leaving the solid additive and resin in the desired ratio. This results in a uniform dispersion of the additives in the polymer matrix. As a result of the high dispersion, physical properties of a thermoplastic resin, to which the polymer matrix has been added are preserved. In one illustration, PTFE as a drip inhibitor additive, is added to polycarbonate to obtain a highly dispersed PTFE concentrate of improved drip-inhibition without loss of mechanical properties when added to a thermoplastic molding resin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a thermoplastic composition comprising a polyphenylene ether resin and optionally, a styrenic resin wherein the processes comprises a polyphenylene ether resin in a particulate form having less than about 5% by weight, preferably less than about 2% by weight, more preferably less than about 1% by weight, and most preferably essentially no particles less than about 75 microns in size. The particulate form allows for ease of handling of polyphenylene ether resin with a substantially reduced risk of dust ignition while obtaining substantially the same physical properties as obtained with polyphenylene ether resin powder.The invention also relates to articles formed out of the compositions made by the process of the invention.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a liquid anti-scaler for coating polymerizing reactors obtained by a condensation reaction of naphthol with an aldehydic cross-linking product, wherein the cross-linking product is the reaction product of hydrosulfite and formaldehyde. It contains hydrosulfite and/or radical bisulfites and/or bisulfite. The condensate is made in such a way that in the absence of oxygen, it is in the form of liquid of clear transparent color.

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether-thermosetting resin compositions are provided that are useful as dielectrics, particularly printed circuit boards having improved processability, good solvent and solder resistance, as well as improved morphology as compared to other polyphenylene ether-thermosetting resin compositions. More specifically, the particular polyphenylene ether resin component of this invention has a molecular weight of less than about 3,000 number average in contrast to higher molecular weight polyphenylene ethers employed in other polyphenylene ether-thermosetting resin compositions for use in preparing printed circuit boards.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water-borne thermoplastic polyhydroxyether resins having narrow polydispersity (M.sub.w /M.sub.n <4.0 and 7,000>M.sub.n >12,000), and the use of such resins in water-borne coating compositions.

Abstract: A flame retardant resin composition comprises a silicone resin having specific structure and weight-average molecular weight and a non-silicone resin having aromatic-ring. The silicone resin has R.sub.2 SiO.sub.1.0 units and RSiO.sub.1.5 units. The weight-average molecular weight of the silicone resin is in the range of not less than 10,000 to not more than 270,000. R is hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: Polyarylene ethers having repeating units of the general formula I ##STR1## where t and q may each be an integer 0, 1, 2 or 3,T, Q and Z may each be a chemical bond or a group selected from --O--, --S--, --SO.sub.2 --, S.dbd.O, C.dbd.O, --N.dbd.N--, --R.sup.a C.dbd.CR.sup.b -- and --CR.sup.c R.sup.d --, with the proviso that at least one of the groups T, Q or Z is --SO.sub.2 -- or C--O and, if t and q are 0, Z is --SO.sub.2 -- or C.dbd.O,R.sup.a and R.sup.b are each hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl,R.sup.c and R.sup.d are each hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkoxy or C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 -aryl, where the abovementioned groups may each be substituted by fluorine and/or chlorine, or, together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded, form a C.sub.4 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl group which may be substituted by one or more C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl groups, andAr and Ar.sup.1 are each C.sub.6 -C.sub.18 -aryl which may be unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkyl, C.sub.6 -C.sub.

Abstract: Polymeric compositions having a high dielectric constant are made from a thermotropic liquid crystalline and a ceramic having a dielectric constant which is greater than about 50 at a frequency of 1.0 GHz. The compositions have a dielectric constant of at least about 4, and preferably at least about 6. Preferred compositions also have a low loss tangent.

Abstract: The product of reacting an organosilane optionally having a nonhydrolizable organic group, but having one or more hydrolyzable groups, with a polyol containing at least three hydroxy groups, where any two of the hydroxy groups are separated by at least three intervening atoms. Water-stabilized organosilane compounds. A water stable composition made from the product or compound and water. A method of treating a substrate by contacting the substrate with the product, compound, or composition for a period of time sufficient for treatment of the substrate. A treated substrate having adhered thereto the product, compound, or composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for preparing carbon-containing materials resistant to alkali metal disruption, and compositions suitable for the preparation of carbon-containing materials resistant to alkali metal disruption. A composition in accordance with the invention comprises a mixture of (a) a binder phase having a viscosity of less than 10 Pascal seconds and a char yield in excess of 20% upon heating to a temperature of 800.degree.-1200.degree. C., and comprising at least one polymerizable resin and (b) particles of a solid material which is thermally stable at a temperature of 800.degree.-1200.degree. C., the particles having a granulometry wherein void spaces between the particles have a size of less than 20 .mu.m in diameter and the particles are coated with a layer of binder phase having a thickness of less than 2 .mu.m. When the composition is carbonized by heating to a temperature of 800.degree.-1200.degree. C., the composition forms a carbon-containing material resistant to alkali metal disruption.

Abstract: A polymeric based composite bearing is injected molded of a thermoplastic material reinforced with a high strength fiber and reinforcing beads. Typically, the high strength fiber is selected from the group consisting of aromatic polyamide fiber, high strength/high purity glass fiber, carbon fiber, boron fiber, and metallic fibers. The reinforcing spheres are selected from the group consisting of glass beads, boron nitride beads, silicon carbide beads and silicon nitride beads. The thermoplastic matrix material may consist of polyamide, polyacetal, polyphenylene sulfide, polyester and polyimide. Preferably, the composite bearing comprises between about 5 to about 35 percent weight of the high strength fiber, between about 5 to about 15 percent weight percent of the reinforcing spheres, and between about 50 to about 90 weight percent of the thermoplastic matrix material.

Abstract: A sulfur-vulcanizable rubber mixture for a tire tread includes at least one terpolymer with a conjugated diene, an aromatic vinyl compound, and a monoolefin monomer. At least one phenolic component selected from the group consisting of a phenolic resin and a precursor mixture, containing phenol and aldehyde, for a phenolic resin is also present. A reinforcing agent in the form of finely divided silica or a mixture of finely divided silica and carbon black is also added.

Abstract: A mixture for producing moulded articles from fibre mats containinga) 20 to 45 wt. % of a powdered binder mixture,b) 80 to 55 w. % of organic and/or inorganic fibres,characterised in that the powdered binder mixture containsa1) 30 to 90 wt. % of phenol resin anda2) 70 to 10 wt. % of powder coating wasteand moulded articles produced therefrom.

Abstract: Polyphenylene ether-thermosetting resin compositions are provided that are useful as dielectrics, particularly printed circuit boards having improved processability, good solvent and solder resistance, as well as improved morphology as compared to other polyphenylene ether-thermosetting resin compositions. More specifically, the particular polyphenylene ether resin component of this invention has a molecular weight of less than about 3,000 number average in contrast to higher molecular weight polyphenylene ethers employed in other polyphenylene ether-thermosetting resin compositions for use in preparing printed circuit boards.

Abstract: Thermoplastic concentrates comprising inorganic pigments, such as titanium dioxide, treated with a dialkyl sulfosuccinate treating agent, of the formula ROOCCHSO.sub.3 MCH.sub.2 COOR', where R and R' are monovalent alkyl radicals containing from about 2 to about 20 carbon atoms and M is a metallic monovalent cation, are disclosed. Such treatment improves the dispersibility of the pigments in thermoplastic resins. The treatment also enables the production of thermoplastic concentrates comprising a high percentage of treated inorganic pigment dispersed in a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: A water repellent composition is disclosed which includes a silicone rubber gum polymer or a room temperature vulcanizable polymer in synergistic combination with a second polymer selected from the group consisting of polybutene, linseed oil, phenolic resin, polyurethane, ethylene-propylene diene monomer and acrylic resin, and an organic solvent in which the silicone rubber gum polymer and the second polymer are at least partially soluble therein. The composition may optionally include a mildewicide, a pigment and an inhibitor. The blend ratio of the silicone rubber gum polymer is from 98 to 2% by weight and the ratio of the second polymer is from 2 to 98% by weight, although in a preferred embodiment, the ratio is essentially equal. When polybutene is present, optionally at least a portion is epoxidized.

Abstract: An ionizing radiation-resistant polycarbonate resin composition comprising 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of an organic compound having one carbon--carbon unsaturated double bond forming a non-bonding orbital in the molecule based on 100 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin, and a medical part comprising the same. The polycarbonate resin composition and the medical part comprising the same exhibit less deterioration of color and physical properties even when irradiated with ionizing radiation for sterilization, and are, therefore, useful as a medical part material and a medical part.

Abstract: The present invention deals with a thermoplastic composition comprising (a) a compatibilized polyphenylene ether-polyamide base resin, and (b) 1-7 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of (a) of an electroconductive carbon black, with an Izod notched impact strength of more than 15 kJ/m.sup.2 and a volume resistivity of less than 10.sup.6 Ohm.multidot.cm.

Abstract: This invention relates to halogen-free flame retardant thermoplastic moulding compounds prepared from polycarbonate and graft polymer, which may contain thermoplastic copolymer and/or polyalkylene terephthalate, wherein the flame retardant used is polyphenylene oxide combined with phosphorus compounds.

Abstract: A transparent ocular lens material comprising a silicon-containing polymer having a recurring unit represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is independently hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a group represented by the general formula (lI): ##STR2## in which each of R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 is independently an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or phenyl group. The ocular lens material has excellent transparency, high oxygen permeability and heat resistance, and excellent ultraviolet-ray absorbing properties and forming and processing properties, and has a relatively high refractive index.

Abstract: A cationic final rinse metal treatment composition comprises a water soluble or water dispersible phenolic polymer which is the reaction product of: an amino phenol and either an anhydride-containing polymer or a di-epoxide, said polymer including a group imparting cationic functionality to the polymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved anti-corrosion paint of the type comprising one or more polymeric binders dispersed in a liquid medium, said improvement comprising an anti-corrosion effective amount of one or more non-conductive conjugated polymers.

Abstract: A coating that may be used in all environments where a protective coating is applied to a metal, such as for use in coating coils, for coating the interior of cans or beverage containers, and as well as for a host of other uses where protective coatings and films are applied to a metal. Specifically provided is a lining for the interior of steel drums and pails, which lining has very low levels of volatile organic compounds, while still having superior hardness and flexibility. The coating and drum-lining made from the coating is essentially a water-base, thereby effectively eliminating the problem of VOC-emission. The coating of the invention for use in all metal-coating environments is made from a water-base polyester-resin, and the steel-drum lining made from this water-based polyester-resin coating is a water-base phenolic coating.

Abstract: Improved compositions are provided which comprise a poly(phenylene ether) resin, a poly(arylene sulfide) resin, a polyester resin, and a compatibilizer compound. The compositions can further comprise functionalizing agents, impact modifiers, flame retardants, and reinforcing fillers to provide compositions that exhibit improved tensile strength and elongation characteristics. Articles molded from these compositions are useful in the electrical connector industry.

Abstract: Disclosed is an intaglio ink comprising a varnish comprising an alkyd-modified soybean oil and method for producing same. Preferably, the alkyd-modified soybean oil is made by combining soybean oil, pentaerythritol and trimellitic anhydride at elevated temperature. The varnish may further comprise a thermoplastic phenolic resin. Methods of making the alkyd modified soybean oil, thermoplastic phenolic resin, the varnish and the ink are also disclosed.

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 wherein an anti-bacterial agent is mixed. Definitely, a stiffening agent of synthetic rubber, low-pressure polyethylene resin, white carbn 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 vinyl chloride. The mixture thus obtained is agitated under kneading by a kneader exclusively for rubber and then a ceramic power and an inorganic antibacterial agent are mixed with the kneaded mixture so as to mold the chopping board.

Abstract: A resin composition having an excellent impact property comprising a polyphenylene ether and a polyarylene sulfide is provided. The resin composition comprises (A) a polyphenylene ether and (B) a polyarylene sulfide having the terminal SM group (wherein M is hydrogen or an alkali metal) of at least 5.times.10.sup.-6 gram equivalents/g.

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: The present invention provides a polyarylene sulfide resin composition having excellent general properties and particularly excellent conductivity and antistatic properties which comprises:(A) 100 parts by weight of a polyarylene sulfide resin,(B) 3 to 50 parts by weight of expandable graphite having an average particle diameter of 5 to 800 .mu.m,(C) 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of an alkoxysilane compound, and(D) 0 to 300 parts by weight of a filler other than the component (B) which is selected from among fibrous, powdery and platy fillers.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive composition for bonding a castable urethane to a metal substrate during the curing cycle of the urethane contains (a) a water-soluble or water-dispersible phenoxy resin, (b) a water-soluble or water-dispersible phenolic resole resin; and (c) the balance being water.

Abstract: Hot melt adhesives of this invention can comprise a water-soluble polyalkylenimine, an hydroxy substituted organic compound, and optimally a plasticizer, a tackifier, and other ingredients. The adhesives are water actuated, and can be water activated, cleaned by aqueous systems, or recycled in aqueous systems.

Abstract: A polymer scale preventive agent for use in polymerization of a monomer having an ethylenically unsaturated double bond, comprising a condensation product of:(A) an aromatic amine compound, and(B) an aromatic hydroxyl compound condensate.This agent is used for forming a coating on the inner wall, etc. of a polymerization vessel. Such a vessel is effective in preventing polymer scale deposition and useful in producing a polymer that shows very few fish eyes and good whiteness when formed into sheets or the like.

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: A room temperature setting carbonaceous cement comprising a solid carbonaceous material, a catalyst and a liquid carbonizable component, and a boron containing or phosphorus containing material, which when treated with the catalyst will possess increased oxidation resistance at elevated temperatures.