Abstract: An improved coating composition having one or more polymeric binders dispersed in a liquid medium, wherein the improvement comprises an anti-sag and anti-settling effective amount of oxidized ethylene-carbon monoxide copolymer.

Abstract: A gellable composition for oil field operations and a process for accelerating the gelation of the gellable composition for shut-in well are disclosed. The composition comprises: (1) an ammonium ion donor; (2) a water soluble acrylamide-containing polymer; (3) a first crosslinking component selected from the group consisting of aldehydes and aldehyde-generating compounds; (4) a second crosslinking component selected from the group consisting of an aromatic compound and an alcohol where the aromatic compound is selected from the group consisting of phenols and acids; and (4) water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition having an improved pot life without a corresponding increase in dry time when cured under ambient conditions which containsa) a polyisocyanate component,b) an aldimine based on the reaction product of a polyamine having 2 or more primary amino groups with an aldehyde corresponding to the formula:O.dbd.CHCH(R.sub.1)(R.sub.2)wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the same or different and represent optionally substituted hydrocarbon radicals, or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the .beta.-carbon atom form a cycloaliphatic or heterocyclic ring andc) 0.1 to 15 weight percent, based on the total weight of the coating composition, of a water-adsorbing zeolite,wherein components a) and b) are present in an amount sufficient to provide an equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups to aldimine groups of 0.5:1 to 20:1.

Abstract: A phenolic resin molding material comprising a phenolic resin, an organic filler, an inorganic filler and a liquid substance having a boiling point of 80.degree.-150.degree. C., said phenolic resin comprising, as its main component, a novolac type phenolic resin wherein the ratio of the o-methylene bond to the p-methylene bond with respect to the phenol nucleus ranges from 1.0 to 2.5.

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.

Abstract: A phenolic resole resin for use as a foundry binder which has been internally modified to reduce its hot strength and thereby enhance its shakeout property is disclosed. The resin is the reaction product of a phenolic compound; a dialdehyde; and formaldehyde. A process of preparing such resin is also disclosed, comprising first reacting the phenolic compound and the dialdehyde, and subsequently reacting the product with the formaldehyde. The resin may be, in a preferred embodiment, an ester-curable alkaline phenolic resin. Also disclosed are a raw batch formulation including the resin of the invention, and foundry articles prepared therefrom.

Abstract: A latent catalyzed phenolic resin composition is provided containing a thermosetting phenolic resole resin and a latent catalyst consisting essentially of a primary or secondary amine salt of a strong acid.

Abstract: A process for producing a condensed resin dispersion, which comprises subjecting an aldehyde and a compound condensable with the aldehyde, or their precondensate, to a condensation reaction in a dispersion medium consisting essentially of water and/or an organic solvent, to precipitate fine condensed resin particles which hardly settle in said dispersion medium, and then replacing the water and/or the organic solvent by an active hydrogen-containing compound having at least two active hydrogen-containing groups reactive with isocyanate groups.

Abstract: An improved coating composition having one or more polymeric binders dispersed in a liquid medium, wherein the improvement comprises an anti-sag and anti-settling effective amount of oxidized ethylene-carbon monoxide copolymer having an acid number as determined by standardized titration of KOH of between about 4 and about 30 and a Brookfield viscosity at a temperature of 140.degree. C. of between about 50 and about 800 centipoises.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for controlling the elution rate of a stainproofing agent from treated fibriform or corded materials, prior to immersion in seawater, which method comprises treating the fibriform or corded material with a composition which comprises 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octylisothiazoline-3-one, a homo- or copolymer or a (poly)oxyethylene (meth)acrylate ester, one or more of a dialkylpolysulfide, polybutene, xylene/formaldehyde polycondensate and a nine-carbon aromatic hydrocarbon/formaldehyde polycondensate, and an organic solvent. The treated material is also disclosed.

Abstract: A room temperature setting carbonaceous cement comprising a solid carbonaceous material, a catalyst and a liquid carbonizable component which when treated with the catalyst will provide a carbon yield of at least 40% at an elevated baking temperature and possess a flexural strength which is above at least 750 psi at room temperature and at said elevated temperature.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a .beta.-dicarbonyl functionality, an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturation functionality, or a vinylogous amide functionality is incorporated into an aminoplast resin or an aminoplast resin precursor.

Abstract: Reinforced polymer blends with improved mechanical properties are produced from a blend of a polyketone polymer and an uncured phenolic-based novolac resin, reinforced with glass fibers.

Abstract: A latent catalyzed phenolic resin composition is provided containing a thermosetting phenolic resole resin and a latent catalyst consisting essentially of a primary or secondary amine salt of a strong acid.

Abstract: Novel moldable, highly stable, normally solid polyoxymethylene resin compositions and molded articles formed of the same include a stabilizing effective amount of an alkoxy-substituted phenoxy-containing compound having the formula (I) or (II):Ar.sup.1 --O--X (I)Ar.sup.2 (--O--X).sub.s (II)where Ar.sup.1 represents an aryl group having no hydroxyl groups directly bonded thereto as a substituent, Ar.sup.2 represents a benzene or naphthalene ring having no hydroxyl groups directly bonded thereto as a substituent, and s represents the number of alkoxy-derivative substituents. Preferably, Ar.sup.1 in formula (I) is a phenyl, biphenyl or naphthyl group, and Ar.sup.2 in formula (II) is benzene (with s being 2). Ar.sup.1 and Ar.sup.2 in formulas (I) and (II) may only be substituted with the --OX group, or may also contain other alkoxy group substituents.

Abstract: Melt blended filled thermoplastic resin compositions include a thermoplastic matrix resin, a filler material and a thermoplastic additive resin. The compositions of the invention include discreet continuous phases of matrix resin and additive resin, with the filler material being present essentially entirely within the additive resin phase (i.e., essentially absent from the matrix resin phase). More specifically, the components are selected so that their respective surface tensions allow the additive resin to form a complex three-dimensional interpenetrating network structure within the matrix resin when melt-blended, and such that essentially all of the filler material is homogeneously dispersed throughout the formed three-dimensional network structure.

Abstract: Polyoxymethylene molding materials having improved thermal stability and reduced formaldehyde emission consisting essentially of a polyoxymethylene as the main component and containing in addition, relative in each instance to the weight of the polyoxymethylene, 0.1 to 10% by weight of an endocopolymerizate, 0.05 to 3% by weight of a phenolic antioxidant, 0 to 5% by weight carbon black and 0 to 3% by weight of further additives customary in polyoxymethylene molding materials.

Abstract: An oxymethylene copolymer composition which comprises an intimate mixture containing:(A) 100 parts by weight of an oxymethylene copolymer,(B) 0.01 to 2 parts by weight of an ester composed of a polyhydric alcohol having 2 to 10 carbon atoms and a higher fatty acid having 22 to 32 carbon atoms, and(C) 0.01 to 3 parts by weight of an alkaline earth metal salt of a fatty acid having 12 to 35 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A phenolic resin composition comprising (a) 30-55% by weight of an alkylbenzene-modified novolac type phenolic resin, (b) 30-55% by weight of a novolac type phenolic resin and (c) 15-30% by weight of a dimethylene ether resole type phenolic resin, and a phenolic resin molding material comprising said composition.

Abstract: Polyoxymethylene molding compositions include a polyoxymethylene base resin and contain, based upon the weight of the polyoxymethylene base resin, between 0.01 to 5% by weight of a hindered phenolic antioxidant, and between 0.01 to 5% by weight of an amine polymer having a molecular weight of at least 1000 and comprised essentially of structural units of the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a phenyl group, an alkyl-substituted phenyl group, an NH.sub.2 group directly bonded to the carbon atom, or --X--NH.sub.2 -- where X represents an alkylene group, a carbonyl group, a carboxyalkylene group, an alkyleneoxycarbonylalkyl group, a phenylene group, an alkyl-substituted phenylene group, an amido group or an alkyleneamido group.

Abstract: A polyoxymethylene molding composition which exhibits improved ambient and heat aged color stability includes a metal deactivator and calcium hydroxystearate. One preferred composition of the invention includes: (a) greater than about 95 weight percent of polyoxymethylene, (b) between about 0.01 to about 0.1 weight percent of 3 salicyloyl-amido-1,2,4 triazole or tris-2-tert.butyl- 4-thio-(2'methyl-4'hydroxy-5'tert.butyl) phenyl-5-methyl phenyl phosphite, (c) between about 0.015 to about 0.4 weight percent of 2,4,6-triamino-sym-triazine, (d) between about 0.25 to about 1.0 weight percent of tetrakis(methylene-(3,5-di-tert-butyl- 4-hydroxyhydrocinnamate)) methane, (e) between about 0.05 to about 0.2 weight percent of calcium 12-hydroxystearate, and (f) between about 0.1 to about 0.3 weight percent of N-N'-ethylenebisstearamide. Due to their enhanced color stability, the compositions of this invention find particular utility as molded automobile components.

Abstract: A melamine-formaldehyde detackifer having less than 0.15% free formaldehyde comprises a melamine-formaldehyde polymer detackifier to which has been added a formaldehyde scavenging agent comprising an effective amount of urea, and an enhancer selected from glyoxal and acetylacetone. The use of the low free formaldehyde detackifier is also described.

Abstract: An injection moldable ceramic composition is prepared by mixing a sinterable powder, a polyacetal binding agent and silicon carbide whiskers which have been coated with a polyacetal resin.

Abstract: Disclosed are cationic aqueous emulsions containing (a) sizing composition comprising the reaction product of melamine formaldehyde compound, long chain saturated alcohol and long chain saturated or unsaturated polyethoxylated alcohol; and (b) cationic surfactant. The emulsions when used to surface size paper impart improved oil, water and polar solvent resistance thereto. The emulsions may be used alone or as substantial replacements for anionic or non-ionic fluorocarbon based emulsions that are typically used to impart oil resistance to paper.

Abstract: A process for producing a condensed resin dispersion, which comprises subjecting an aldehyde and a compound condensable with the aldehyde, or their precondensate, to a condensation reaction in a dispersion medium consisting essentially of water and/or an organic solvent, to precipitate fine condensed resin particles which hardly settle in said dispersion medium, and then replacing the water and/or the organic solvent by an active hydrogen-containing compound having at least two active hydrogen-containing groups reactive with isocyanate groups.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin composition for use in producing molded articles of low gloss comprises the polyacetal and an aluminosilicate fiber.

Abstract: Reinforced polyoxymethylene materials containing(A) one or more polyoxymethylene homopolymers and/or copolymers and(B) wollastonite, advantageously in a weight ratio of components (A) to (B) of from 95:50 to5:50, with or without(C) additives in effective amounts, the wollastonite crystals (B) have a mean thickness equal to or smaller than 5 .mu.m and a mean length/thickness ratio equal to or greater than 5. The molding materials are prepared by introducing the wollastonite crystals (B) into the melt of component (A) at from 180.degree. to 260.degree. C., advantageously by means of an extruder.

Abstract: A process for curing aminoplast resins using a catalyst comprising a hexamethylenetetramine salt of a strong acid, resins produced according to the process, and the use of such resins in the manufacture of particle boards.

Abstract: A low warp, filled polyoxymethylene composition comprises a bimodal distribution of glass beads.

Abstract: An acetal resin composition comprising (A) 100 parts of an acetal resin, (B) 0.01 to 2 parts by weight of a higher fatty acid ester derived from a polyhydric alcohol having 2 to 10 carbon atoms as an alcohol component and a higher fatty acid having 22 to 32 carbon atoms as an acid component and, optionally, (C) 0.01 to 2 parts by weight of a linear fatty acid having at least 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Novel anionic polymeric hydrogels based on sulfonated amino aldehyde resins and a process for preparing such hydrogels are described. The hydrogels may include poly(N-vinyl 2-pyrrolidone) and other additives. Such hydrogels may be prepared by a four step process in which melamine and/or urea are reacted with formaldehyde, sulfonated, condensed to form a viscous gel and dried.

Abstract: Cationic paint binders obtained through reaction of substituted ureas with formaldehyde and phenols are described. The substituted ureas are obtained through reaction of an isocyanate compound carrying at least one free, and optionally also blocked, NCO-group with equivalent quantities of a secondary non-aromatic amine. After partial protonation, the binders are used in water-dilutable paints, particularly in cathodically depositable electrodeposition paints.

Abstract: Polyoxymethylene molding materials having improved heat stability and consisting of(A) one or more polyoxymethylene homopolymers and/or copolymers and(B) one or more antioxidants having a sterically hindered phenolic structure,(C) with or without additives, contain(D) as an additive, one or more alkaline earth metal silicates and/or alkaline earth metal glycerophosphates, advantageously in an amount of from 0.002 to 2.0% by weight, based on the weight of component (A),for improving the heat stability, reducing the tendency to discoloration and minimizing the free formaldehyde content.To prepare the novel polyoxymethylene molding materials, the components are advantageously melted in an extruder at from 150.degree. to 260.degree. C.The polyoxymethylene molding materials are useful for the production of films or, preferably, moldings, which are used, for example, in the automotive, electrical appliances and electronics industries.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin composition contains 0.1-30% by weight of one or two or more members selected from among carbonaceous materials including carbon black, carbon fiber and graphite and 0.0005-2% by weight of one or two or more members selected from among alkali metal compounds and alkaline earth metal compounds in proportion to the total composition.

Abstract: A sonic window suitable for use in sonar applications wherein an elastomer such as natural or synthetic natural rubbers, a low air entrapping fiber or fibril used for reinforcement, fillers, and thermosetting resins are formed into desired window configuration. The low air entrapment associated with the fiber or fibrils produces a remarkably sonicly transparent window.

Abstract: Resin shock, the unwanted viscosity increase caused by the addition of certain reactive resins to boron containing alkaline starch-based corrugated board adhesives, can be reduced by the presence of compounds containing hydroxyl groups.

Abstract: Mechanical properties, especially tensile and flexural properties and impact strength, of glass fiber reinforced oxymethylene polymer molding compositions can be enhanced by incorporating into the molding composition an effective amount of a prepolymeric amino resin, whereby the glass fiber reinforcing agent and the oxymethylene polymer are coupled. The amino resin can be a condensation product of formaldehyde and melamine, urea, guanidine, guanamine or a substituted guanamine. An acid catalyst is preferably employed to promote the cross-linking of the prepolymeric amino resin.

Abstract: A low warp, filled polyoxymethylene composition comprises a bimodal distribution of glass beads.

Abstract: Molding materials of(A) one or more polyoxymethylene homopolymers and/or copolymers and(B) one or more thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers,(C) with or without additives, contain, as an additive,(D) one or more alkaline earth metal silicates, advantageously in an amount of from 0.005 to 2% by weight, based on the weight of the components (A) and (B), for improving the heat stability, reducing the tendency to discoloration and minimizing the free formaldehyde content.To prepare the molding materials, the components (A), (B), (D) and, if required (C) are advantageously melted together in an extruder at from 150.degree. to 260.degree. C.The molding materials are useful for the production of films or moldings, which are used, for example, in the automotive, electrical appliances and electronics industries.

Abstract: A hydraulic cement composition is effectively dispersed with the use as a dispersion agent of a reaction product obtained by oxidizing and polymerizing a condensate of formaldehyde with a naphthalenesulfonic acid salt and/or an alkylnaphthalenesulfonic acid salt to produce a constitutional unit which is derived by elimination of a methylene group, hydroxyzation and condensation polmerization, or oxidation and ring-opening of the naphthalene ring.

Abstract: An oxymethylene polymer composition which exhibits improved thermal stability is provided by utilizing as a stabilizer a major amount of superpolyamide and a minor amount of a transition metal salt.

Abstract: Furfuryl alcohol-formaldehyde resins which can be prepared by using a water soluble multivalent metal salt as the catalyst, thereby eliminating the use of an acid catalyst and the necessary attention it requires.

Abstract: Mechanical properties, especially tensile and flexural properties and impact strength, of glass fiber reinforced oxymethylene polymer molding compositions can be enhanced by incorporating into the molding compositions an effective amount of a prepolymeric amino resin, whereby the glass fiber reinforcing agent and the oxymethylene polymer are coupled. The amino resin can be a condensation product of formaldehyde and melamine, urea, guanidine, guanamine or a substituted guanamine. An acid catalyst is preferably employed to promote the cross-linking of the prepolymeric amino resin.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin composition comprises a polyacetal and a potassium titanate fiber, being suitable for moulding a slidable part or article.

Abstract: Thermoplastic polyoxymethylene molding materials having high abrasion resistance contain(A) from 4 to 94.7 parts by weight of polyoxymethylene,(B) from 5 to 50 parts by weight of wollastonite,(C) from 0.2 to 5 parts by weight of N-hydroxymethylmelamines in which some or all of the hydroxymethyl groups are etherified with alkanols,(D) from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a silicone oil having a degree of polycondensation n of from 10 to 5,000 and/or(E) from 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of polyethylene and/or copolymers of ethylene and .alpha.-olefins having a molecular weight of from 100,000 to 1,000,000,the number of parts by weight of components A, B, C, D and E summing to 100, with or without(F) effective amounts of additives.

Abstract: Polymeric cyclopentadiene derivatives, method for preparing polymeric cyclopentadiene derivatives, and use of polymeric cyclopentadiene derivatives in curable binder compositions.

Abstract: A ceramic composition suitable for injection molding comprises a ceramic powder and a binding agent in an amount effective to permit successful injection molding. The binding agent is comprised of a defined polyacetal which, upon heating, volatilizes evenly and completely thereby resulting in a sintered ceramic article without any latent defects or weak spots.

Abstract: A fiber composed of a polyester having at least a part of terminals blocked with the residue of at least one specific metal sulfonate compound, where the amount of the blocked terminals is 1.3 to 4.0 mol % based on the dicarboxylic acid component of the polyester and the alkali dissolution speed constant is 3.3.times.10.sup.-9 to 6.5.times.10.sup.-9 cm/sec. This polyester has a good dyeability with a cationic dye and is excellent in the heat resistance and alkali resistance. The polyester fiber can be spun at a high speed or super high speed and can be false-twisted at a high temperature.

Abstract: A polyacetal resin composition is provided which has improved antistatic, heat stability and mechanical properties and contains a polyacetal homopolymer or copolymer, carbon black and a nonionic surfactant which is a polypropylene glycol/polyethylene glycol ether copolymer.

Abstract: Solid phase compositions having improved storage stability comprising polymeric acetal carboxylates in intimate admixture with a basic additive and a method of producing such admixtures are disclosed. The compositions are useful as builders in detergent formulations.