Abstract: Compositions and designs useful for fabricating safety cushion and mat assemblies which have effective protection against injuries to persons falling from a height up to seven feet are disclosed. The safety cushion compositions have a shore hardness of about 68, comprises an ethylene/propylene rubber, an activator, an accelerator, a plasticizer, a vulcanizer, a filler, a processing aid agent and optionally a colorant or a whitener. In addition, compositions useful for fabricating a reinforced rubber anchor for securing the safety cushion and mat assemblies to the ground are disclosed. The rubber anchor composition has a shore hardness of about 73 and comprises a natural rubber, a processing aid agent, a plasticizer, a filler, an antioxidant, an antiozonant, an activator, an accelerator, a vulcanizer, an inhibitor and optionally a colorant or a whitener.

Abstract: The water-swellable adhesive water stop of the invention is advantageous in respect of the improved workability and high water-stopping power as a consequence of the unique formulation of the rubber composition from which the water stop is prepared by shaping and vulcanization. The rubber composition comprises: (A) a butyl rubber; (B) a highly water-absorptive resin; (C) an inorganic water-absorbent; (D) a tackifier; (E) a plasticizer; (F) a vulcanizing agent; and, optionally, (G) a basic filler each in a limited amount relative to the component (A). The water stop is further characterized by a tensile strength in the range from 1 to 30 kgf/cm.sup.2, 100% elastic modulus in the range from 1 to 4 kgf/cm.sup.2, ultimate elongation at break of at least 300% and degree of swelling in water in the range from 150 to 500% by weight after immersion in water for 21 days at 23.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to an injection mouldable synthetic rubber composition which provides twenty-four hour protection from penetration by H-agent and as such is particularly suitable for use in gas masks. The novel rubber composition comprises a synthetic rubber such as bromobutyl rubber, carbon black and other appropriate additives.

Abstract: A rubber composition containing (A) a mixture obtained by mixing (a1) 100 parts by weight of a highly saturated, ethylenically unsaturated nitrile-conjugated diene copolymer rubber whose copolymer chain contains not more than 30% by weight of conjugated diene units, and (a2) from 10 to 100 parts by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing at least one carboxyl group, at least a proportion of the at least one carboxyl group being metal substituted such that a molar ratio of the at least one carboxyl group to the metal falls within a range of from 1/0.5 to 1/3; (B) an organic peroxide; and (C) a fatty acid amide, from 0.2 to 15 parts by weight of the (B) organic peroxide and from 0.5 to 20 parts by weight of the (C) fatty acid amide being added to 100 parts by weight of the (A) mixture.

Abstract: A rubber-modified styrene-based resin composition comprising (A) 70 to 92% by weight of a styrene-based polymer and 30 to 8% by weight of a rubbery polymer wherein the rubbery polymer is dispersed in the styrene-based polymer in the form of particles having an occlusion structure with a plane of symmetry, an area average particle diameter of 0.1 to 0.7 .mu.m, and a ratio of area average particle diameter to number average particle diameter of 1.0 to 2.5, the weight ratio of gel content to rubbery polymer is 1.1:1 to 4.0:1, and the swelling index is 5 to 20. The styrene-based resin composition has excellent physical properties and can be used as a material for office automation equipment, home electric appliances, sheets and so on.

Abstract: A polyarylene sulfide resin composition which yields a molded article having excellent surface appearance and excellent toughness and impact resistance comprises a blend of a polyarylene sulfide resin and a polyolefin resin with a compound having a carbon-carbon double bond and an epoxy group in its molecule. Optionally a radical initiator and a filler can be added to the composition.

Abstract: A forming process for producing a hard shaped molded article that includes subjecting a moldable thermosetting composition to a high temperature cure condition at a temperature greater than about 250.degree. C. and less than the decomposition temperature of the composition to form a crosslinked polymeric network. In particular, the invention features a forming process for producing a hard shaped molded article that includes the steps of(a) providing a moldable thermosetting composition that includes 1) a polybutadiene or polyisoprene resin which is a liquid at room temperature and which has a molecular weight less than 5,000 and a large number of pendent vinyl groups and 2) a solid butadiene- or isoprene-containing polymer (e.g, a thermoplastic elastomer);(b) forming the composition into a shape; and(c) curing the composition to produce the article including subjecting the composition to a high temperature cure condition at a temperature greater than about 250.degree. C.

Abstract: Rubber filled with an inorganic whity filler such as white carbon is improved in its vulcanized rubber properties such as tensile strength, tear strength and heat build-up resistance by incorporating thereto a dinitrodiamine compound represented by the formula of ##STR1## wherein X is a divalent aliphatic, alicyclic or aromatic group which may contain halogen or oxygen in the group, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, an aliphatic group, an alicyclic group or an aromatic group, with the proviso that two nitrogen atoms linking through X may further link through R.sup.1 when both X and R.sup.1 are the aliphatic groups, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another are each hydrogen or an alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may conjointly form a ring. The dinitrodiamine compound acts as a coupling agent for the rubber and the inorganic whity filler.

Abstract: An olefinic thermoplastic elastomer composition which is excellent in mechanical properties and is substitutable for vulcanized rubbers is provided, which comprises a mixture comprising (A) 40-95% by weight of an oil-extended olefinic copolymer rubber comprising 100 parts by weight of an olefinic copolymer rubber having a Mooney viscosity (ML.sub.1+4 100.degree. C.) of 150-350 and 20-150 parts byw eight of a mineral oil and (B) 5-60% by weight of an olefinic plastic, said mixture being partially crosslinked by dynamic heat treatment in the presence of an organic peroxide. This composition gives superior molded articles free from bleeding of oil on the surface.

Abstract: High amounts of silicon dioxide are readily incorporated into an emulsion polymerized elastomer by mixing an aqueous dispersion of silicon dioxide with a latex of the emulsion polymer and subsequently spray drying the mixture. Free flowing, fine-size (e.g., less than 500 micrometers) particles are produced with generally complete incorporation of silicon dioxide. The presence of the silicon dioxide permits rubbers with low gel and/or low Mooney viscosity to be spray dried whereas previously this could not be accomplished. Compared to conventional means of adding a silica to a bale rubber, the above powdered masterbatch gives shorter mixing times with lower power consumption with improved physical properties, such as tensile strength.

Abstract: Rubber compositions are disclosed for integral attachment of polymeric and metallic materials. Improved bondability is attributed to the use of a selected base rubber blended with a selected class of inorganic or organic fillers, silane compounds and vulcanizing agents such that the finished composition is provided with a specified range of Mooney viscosities. Also disclosed is a method of hose-metal fitting connection by the application of the composition. Gas- and oil-impermeability characteristics are greatly enhanced.

Abstract: An olefinic thermoplastic elastomer composition which is excellent in mechanical properties and is substitutable for vulcanized rubbers is provided, which comprises a mixture comprising (A) 40-95 % by weight of an oil-extended olefinic copolymer rubber comprising 100 parts by weight of an olefinic copolymer rubber having a Mooney viscosity (ML.sub.1+4 100.degree. C.) of 150-350 and 20-150 parts by weight of a mineral oil and (B) 5-60% by weight of an olefinic plastic, said mixture being partially crosslinked by dynamic heat treatment in the presence of an organic peroxide. This composition gives superior molded articles free from bleeding of oil on the surface.

Abstract: A roofing adhesive particularly suited for use in connection with membrane roofing materials such as EPDM or neoprene is preferably compounded from butyl rubber, a cross-linking system for the butyl rubber and a tackifier. The tensile strength, elongation, modulus at 300% elongation and modulus at failure of the composition are adjusted within range by choice of components and concentration. The adhesive composition may preferably be formed into a tape for joining sheets of the membrane roofing material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mononitrone of the formula: ##STR1## The amount of alpha-(2,4-dihydroxy)phenyl N-phenyl nitrone which is used in the modification of a diene containing polymer may range from about 0.1 to about 30 percent by weight of said polymer. The modified polymers exhibit improved tear properties as measured by Strebler adhesion values.

Abstract: Ziegler-Natta catalyzed polymer chains are end capped with at least one functional group-containing unit which is otherwise essentially absent from said polymer chain. The chains can be grafted to form graft copolymers and star copolymers. The compositions are useful as oil additives and in general purpose elastomer as well as thermoplastic polymer compositions.

Abstract: A flame-resistant non-drying putty composition is prepared by adding 2 to 20 parts by weight of an unvulcanized solid rubber, 10 to 50 parts by weight of a plasticizer, 300 to 800 parts by weight of a metal hydrate, 20 to 200 parts by weight of a foliated talc, and 0.5 to 5 parts by weight of an organic fiber to 100 parts by weight of one type of liquid resin having a viscosity of 5,000 to 200,000 centipoise at room temperature or a mixture of two or more types thereof and kneading the resultant mixture.

Abstract: A novel kneaded moldable resin composition and the molding produced therefrom are described. The composition comprises an ethylene polymer, an organopolysiloxane, and a hydrocarbon compound expressed by the formula CH.sub.2 .dbd.CH(CH.sub.2).sub.1-30 CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 and is moldable into films, sheets, tubes, and a variety of plastic parts.

Abstract: High amounts of silicon dioxide are readily incorporated into an emulsion polymerized elastomer by mixing an aqueous dispersion of silicon dioxide with a latex of the emulsion polymer and subsequently spray drying the mixture. Free flowing, fine-size (e.g., less than 500 micrometers) particles are produced with generally complete incorporation of silicon dioxide. The presence of the silicon dioxide permits rubbers with low gel and/or low Mooney viscosity to be spray dried whereas previously this could not be accomplished. Compared to conventional means of adding a silica to a bale rubber, the above powdered masterbatch gives shorter mixing times with lower power consumption with improved physical properties, such as tensile strength.

Abstract: In the present invention, a polymer having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of from 200 to 40,000 and a glass transition point of from -75.degree. C. to +10.degree. C. which is obtained by the cationic polymerization of a branched alpha-olenin is used as a tackifier (a tacky producer) for a hot melt adhesive or a pressure-sensitive adhesive. An adhesive composition containing the polymer described above as a tackifier has excellent heat resistance, hue, weather resistance, and the like and has such excellent characteristics that its odor is weak.

Abstract: Molded articles such as gaskets for container caps are made from a thermoplastic composition at high speed, for instance above 100 per minute, by continuously cutting a continuous supply of molten thermoplastic composition into molten pieces and transferring the molten pieces to a molding position at which they are molded into the gaskets or other desired articles, and the composition includes a melt-release material that continuously replenishes a melt-release layer on the surfaces by which the molten composition is cut and transferred to the molding position.

Abstract: A curable rubber bladder stock containing esters of ricinoleic acid or derivatives thereof has reduced viscosity as compared to stocks containing castor oil. The rubber stocks of the present invention generally retain a very high percentage of the initial cure tensile strength and have improved modulus as compared to castor oil, both upon initial cure and upon aging. Lower viscosity and higher modulus of the rubber stocks of the present invention readily permit the production of thinner bladders. The bladders can fit within an article such as a tire during vulcanization of the tire as in an automatic vulcanizing press. Thinner bladders effect a greater heat rate and result in shorter cure times for articles such as tires. The esters of ricinoleic acid and derivatives thereof have the formula ##STR1## where R is H or ##STR2## where R.sup.1 is an aliphatic, preferably an alkyl, having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, desirably from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and preferably 1 carbon atom, i.e., methyl, and R.sup.

Abstract: A process for producing a modified propylene polymer composition is disclosed, which comprises melt-kneading a propylene polymer having a considerable titanium or vanadium content as a catalyst residue and having incorporated therein a phenolic antioxidant in the presence of a radical generator in combination with a specific amount of a zinc salt of a carboxylic acid. The resulting modified propylene polymer composition exhibits freedom from coloring as well as improved moldability.

Abstract: A substantially nonthixotropic composition capable of minimizing the amount of airborne asbestos particles released during removal of asbestos from a structural unit and encapsulating the removed asbestos to permanently prevent the release of airborne asbestos particles. The composition includes (i) a major proportion of water, (ii) a nonionic-surfactant-stabilized latex, such as a latex of styrene butyl rubber, having a viscosity of less than about 300 cps and a maximum particle size of less than about 0.4 microns, (iii) sufficient nonionic surfactant to reduce the surface tension of the composition to less than about 40 dynes per cm, and (iv) a cationic surfactant. Optionally, the composition may further include a defoamant, a corrosion inhibitor, a pH buffering agent, a freezing point depressant and/or a dye.

Abstract: An improved rubber composition for use in articles requiring reduced permeability to air, comprises:one hundred parts by weight of a terpolymer of isobutylene, isoprene and .alpha.-methylstyrene,from about 30 to about 90 parts by weight of at least one carbon black, anda curing system,wherein the terpolymer comprises from about 0.5 to about 2 mole percent of isoprene, from about 2 to about 7 mole percent of .alpha.-methylstyrene and from about 91 to about 97.5 mole percent of isobutylene.

Abstract: Amorphous moisture-curable, halosilane-substituted polymers having a saturated carbon backbone and a viscosity average molecular weight of between about 500 and about 20,000 provide desirable protection for weatherable substrates upon curing. Also disclosed are coating compositions containing such halosilane-substituted polymers; a method of protecting weatherable substrates employing such compositions; and composites produced by the method disclosed herein.

Abstract: Elastomer/filler interface agents for filled vulcanizable matrices, e.g., natural or synthetic rubber, comprise the amido reaction products of tetraethylene pentamine ("TEPA") with amide-forming organosulfur compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-hydrated bentonite intimately contacted with a polypropene, polybutene, or mixtures thereof to provide a formable and shapable non-aqueous bentonite composition particularly useful as a water barrier. The bentonite composition can be extruded in the form of a rope, rod, sheet or the like and is sufficiently tacky for adherence to a wall or conduit, floor or roof in areas of potential water flow to prevent the seepage of water through the bentonite composition. In one embodiment, the bentonite composition includes a polypropene and a polybutene and an elastomer, such as butyl rubber, having sufficient resilience to stretch or expand with the expanding bentonite upon hydration and to aid in maintaining the structural integrity and cohesiveness of the composition. In another embodiment, the composition comprises bentonite, an elastomer, and any plasticizer compatible with the elastomer.

Abstract: The invention is directed to vulcanizable halogen rubber mixtures which contain 2-sec.amino-4,6-dimercapto-s-triazine, silica, and optionally carbon black.

Abstract: Process for preparing pulverulent NBR particles which can be utilized to form high tensile strength materials, comprising coprecipitating, via the use of an aluminum cation as a coprecipitating agent, NBR latex and a silicate from an aqueous suspension wherein the suspension has a temperature within the range of from about 0.degree. C. to about 50.degree. C. and a pH ranging from about 7 to about 10.

Abstract: This invention relates to an elastomer composition which is suitable for use as windshield wiper material. The composition comprises elastomer having a fully saturated backbone, curing agent for the elastomer in amounts sufficient to crosslink the elastomer, at least 25 weight percent particulate graphite, based on the weight of the elastomer and reinforcing particulate filler. The particulate graphite modifies the frictional properties of the elastomer. The composition has excellent weatherability and low friction and thus is ideally suitable for making windshield wiper blades.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of soft porous sheets, comprises forming into a sheet a composition comprising (i) 40 to 80% by weight of an inorganic filler and (ii) 60 to 20% by weight of a polyolefin type thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising at least 50% by weight of a polyolefin type thermoplastic elastomer substantially free of a polar group, in which the tensile stress at a temperature of 25.degree. C. under 100% stretching (100% modulus) is 10 to 100 Kg/cm.sup.2, the elongation at break under stretching is at least 100% and the permanent strain under 100% stretching is less than 50% and up to 50% by weight of a thermoplastic plastomer, and stretching the sheet at a temperature lower than the softening temperature of the polyolefin type thermoplastic elastomer. A porous sheet obtained according to this process has a good combination of flexibility, air permeability and water resistance.

Abstract: An erasable black ink composition for use in ball-point pens is disclosed. The composition comprises rubber, a low boiling solvent, a black pigment, a quality adjuster and a lubricant, wherein the content of the rubber is 18.9 to 20% by weight of the composition, the ratio by weight of the low boiling solvent to the rubber is in the range of 1.56:1 to 1.64:1, the ratio by weight of the pigment to the rubber is in the range of 0.8:1 to 0.9:1, and the ratio by weight of the quality adjuster to the pigment is in the range of 1.7:1 to 1.8:1. Traces of the ink can be erased by a rubber eraser within an initial period of time.

Abstract: A resin composition is provided which comprises a crystalline propylene-ethylene copolymer resin mixed with mica having a specified average particle diameter and particle size distribution or a rubber-like material so that it shows an excellent balance between rigidity and impact strength and an excellent thermal resistance and provides an excellent appearance when formed in products. In a preferred embodiment, the polypropylene resin composition comprises 50 to 97% by weight of a crystalline propylene-ethylene copolymer resin, 0 to 20% by weight of a rubber-like material, and 3 to 50% by weight of mica having an average particle diameter determined by photo extinction sedimentation method of 0.5 to 4.5.mu. and a particle size distribution of 95% or more by weight for 10.mu. or less, 60% or more by weight for 5.mu. or less, and 10 to 80% by weight for 1.mu. or less.

Abstract: A material intended to form a joint between at least two bodies on the outside of their interface, at least one of the bodies being deformable, is characterized by the following features:(a) it is formed of a fluid mixture having a viscosity, measured at normal temperature, of from 0.3 Pa.s to 700 Pa.s;(b) a dry extract of the fluid mixture, measured at normal temperature and pressure, is from 20% by weight to 80% by weight, based on the weight of the fluid mixture;(c) the dry extract of the fluid mixture comprises an elastomer fraction at least 20% by weight of which elastomer fraction is formed of at least one unsaturated elastomer capable of cross-linking either at ambient temperature or by heating for a period of time of less than one minute.Methods for producing assemblies with this material, consisting, for instance, of manufacturing, repairing or recapping a tire.Assemblies obtained by these methods.

Abstract: A process for preparing a resin extended pigment from crude pigment is disclosed. The process involves dry premilling the crude pigment with the resin followed by comilling the pre-milled pigment with the resin in the presence of water under alkaline conditions.

Abstract: A sealant composition particularly suitable for vehicle tires comprising a cured butyl rubber present only in the form of a copolymer having a molecular weight in excess of 100,000 and one or more tackifiers, the tensile strength, elongation and cross-link density of the composition being adjusted to produce the necessary properties for tire sealants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nonhydrated bentonite intimately contacted with a polypropene, polybutene, or mixtures thereof to provide a formable and shapable non-aqueous bentonite composition particularly useful as a water barrier. The bentonite composition can be extruded in the form of a rope, rod, sheet or the like and is sufficiently tacky for adherence to a wall or conduit, floor or roof in areas of potential water flow to prevent the seepage of water through the bentonite composition. In one embodiment, the bentonite composition includes a polypropene and a polybutene and an elastomer, such as butyl rubber, having sufficient resilience to stretch or expand with the expanding bentonite upon hydration and to aid in maintaining the structural integrity and cohesiveness of the composition. In another embodiment, the composition comprises bentonite, an elastomer, and any plasticizer compatible with the elastomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-hydrated bentonite intimately contacted with a polypropene, polybutene, or mixtures thereof to provide a formable and shapable non-aqueous bentonite composition particularly useful as a water barrier. The bentonite composition can be extruded in the form of a rope, rod, sheet or the like and is sufficiently tacky for adherence to a wall or conduit, floor or roof in areas of potential water flow to prevent the seepage of water through the bentonite composition. In one embodiment, the bentonite composition includes a polypropene and a polybutene and an elastomer, such as butyl rubber, having sufficient resilience to stretch or expand with the expanding bentonite upon hydration and to aid in maintaining the structural integrity and cohesiveness of the composition. In another embodiment, the composition comprises bentonite, an elastomer, and any plasticizer compatible with the elastomer.

Abstract: The resistance of structural elastomer products, such as bearing blocks, to compressive forces is reduced by incorporating therein a plurality of small, separate, reinforcing elements of relatively hard material. Such materials include crushed rock, concrete, glass or certain slags and small metal pieces. The reinforcing elements are congregated in an interior section or core which is covered by a marginal section substantially free from reinforcing elements.

Abstract: A pneumatic radial tire is provided with a tread having from 1 part by weight of hydrated amorphous fine-particle silica per 3 parts of carbon black tread reinforcing filler, to about 3 parts by weight of the silica to 1 part of the carbon black. The amount of silica present is preferably in the range from about 18 parts to about 50 parts by weight per 100 parts of natural or synthetic rubber. When such a tread is compounded with a mercaptosilane in which the mercapto group is reversibly blocked, the tread provides reduced rolling resistance without loss of traction. Such reduction in rolling resistance without loss of traction is not observed when the silica is not coupled with the mercaptosilane coupling agent.

Abstract: A cutback of a mixture of bitumen and rubber is prepared by treating a mixture of bitumen and rubber with a peroxide at 100.degree.-240.degree. C. and adding a volatile solvent. The obtained cutback can easily be sprayed on roads and shows a good retention for chippings.

Abstract: Non-asbestos elastomeric insulating materials for rocket motors are disclosed. The insulating materials are low in density (between about 0.035 and 0.050 lb./cubic inch) and comprise 100 parts by weight of a crosslinked elastomer polymer in which are dispersed between about 10 and 100 (preferably 15-75) parts by weight of a char forming organic fiber selected from polyaramide pulps and between about 5 and 75 parts by weight inorganic particulate. The insulating materials issue little smoke, have notable erosion resistance and can be tailored to have thermal, mechanical and other properties of desired character. Ingredients such as phenolics, flame retardants, and liquid polybutadiene can enhance the utility of the insulating materials in certain embodiments.

Abstract: Compositions of vulcanizeable diene rubber, a cross-linking agent, a vulcanization accelerator and a vulcanization system alterative are disclosed, which have improved properties of scorch delay, cure rate and reversion resistance. The alterative is a compound of the formula ##STR1## where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are the same or different radicals selected from alkyl of 1-12 carbon atoms, phenyl, cycloalkyl of 3-8 carbon atoms and alkyaryl and aralkyl of 7-12 carbon atoms, and R.sub.3 is selected from the same as R.sub.1 and R.sub.2, optionally substituted with one or more halogen, nitro, alkoxy, carboalkoxy, acyl, acyloxy, amido, cyano, thio or sulfonyl substituents.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a vulcanized carbon black-reinforced chloro- or bromobutyl rubber film comprising admixing a polyfunctional amine vulcanization system with a carbon black-reinforced chloro- or bromobutyl rubber latex containing one or more selected emulsifiers, forming a film from the resulting mixture, drying said film and heating the dried film to provide the vulcanized film. The process may be used in the manufacture of coatings, dipped goods and chemical resistant impermeable treated fabrics.

Abstract: This invention provides a composition of matter composed of a substantially uniform mixture of a thermoplastic elastomeric hydrocarbon black copolymer and 0.1 to 12 percent by weight of the composition of a polysiloxane. The composition exhibits improved surface, elasticity, and tensile strength characteristics as well as superior processibility. The block copolymer may comprise blocks of styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene in which the styrene blocks have a molecular weight of 5,000 to 40,000 and the ethylene-butylene block has a molecular weight of 20,000 to 500,000. Mineral oil and polypropylene are preferably dispersed in the composition. Combining the copolymer with the polysiloxane typically occurs under the influence of a pressure of 1,500 to 2,500 p.s.i. or above, such as provided by extrusion blending. The resulting elastomeric composition may be extruded into sheets as thin as 0.015, 0.010, or even 0.005 inch, which a puller may thin even further.

Abstract: A process for preparing a resin extended pigment from crude pigment is disclosed. The process involves dry premilling the crude pigment either with or without the resin followed by comilling the premilled pigment with the resin in the presence of water under alkaline conditions. Preferably an organic liquid which wets the resin and the pigment and can improve the crystallinity of the pigment is present in the water milling step.

Abstract: The resistance of structural elastomer products, such as bearing blocks, to compressive forces is reduced by incorporating therein a plurality of small, separate, reinforcing elements of relatively hard material. Such materials include crushed rock, concrete, glass or certain slags and small metal pieces. The reinforcing elements are congregated in an interior section or core which is covered by a marginal section substantially free from reinforcing elements.

Abstract: There are applied gold containing preparations as intermediate layers for facing fired on alloys with ceramic compositions in the dental art. These gold preparations should improve the adhesiveness, form a structured surface and make possible a saving in the consumption of gold. This is accomplished with preparations that contain 60 to 95% gold powder, at least 50% of which are platelet shaped particles, 5-40% of a binder and in a given case up to 20 of a powder as an adhesive which is made of metals and/or non-metals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the viscosification of an aqueous liquid which includes the steps of forming a solvent system of an organic liquid or oil and a polar cosolvent, the polar cosolvent being less than about 15 weight percent of the solvent system, a viscosity of the solvent system being less than about 100 cps; dissolving a neutralized sulfonated polymer in the solvent system to form a solution, a concentration of the neutralized sulfonated polymer in the solution being about 0.01 to about 0.5 weight percent, a viscosity of the solution being less than about 200 cps; and admixing or contacting said solution with about 5 to about 500 volume percent water, the water being immiscible with the organic liquid and the polar cosolvent and neutralized sulfonated polymer transferring from the organic liquid to the water phase, thereby causing the water phase to thicken.

Abstract: A method for improving the antimisting properties of an organic liquid which comprises the step of dissolving about 0.1 to about 3.0 weight percent of a neutralized sulfonated polymer in such organic liquid, having a solubility parameter of less than 9, wherein said neutralized sulfonated polymer has about 5 to about 200 meq. of pendant sulfonate groups per 100 grams of polymer and about 90.0 to 100% of said sulfonate groups are neutralized, wherein the solution of the organic liquid and the neutralized sulfonated polymer has an approximate polymer concentration, C.sub.A, which can be characterized by the formula: ##EQU1## wherein [.eta.] is the intrinsic viscosity of said solution and the polymer concentration range is 0.1 times to 10 times C.sub.A.