Abstract: A hydrogel which comprises polymerized moieties derivable from (i) at least one polymerizable cyclic (thio)ether and (ii) at least one hydrophilic homo- or copolymer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a glass-reinforced acetal resin composition having excellent heat stability and mechanical strength. The resin composition contains both a polycyanate compound and an amino-substituted triazine and/or a cyanoguanidine compound as coupling agents. The resin composition of the invention is useful, for example, as a material for automotive parts and machine parts because of its higher mechanical strength and heat stability, especially the former, than conventional known glass-reinforced acetal resins.

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

Abstract: A hydrogel which comprises polymerized moieties derivable from (i) at least one polymerizable cyclic (thio)ether and (ii) at least one hydrophilic homo- or copolymer.

Abstract: An acetal resin composition comprising(A) an acetal resin,(B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of (1) a polyfunctional cyanic acid ester or its prepolymer, (2) a mixture of a polyfunctional cyanic acid ester or its prepolymer with a polyfunctional maleimide or its prepolymer and (3) a pre-copolymer of a polyfunctional cyanic acid ester and a polyfunctional maleimide,(C) an amine-substituted triazine and/or a cyanoguanidine compound, and(D) an inorganic filler other than glass, and/or an organic filler.

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

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

Abstract: An improved molding composition is provided comprised of an oxymethylene polymer, a blocked or unblocked isocyanate compound in an amount ranging from about 0.2 to 2.0 percent by weight based on the weight of the polymer, a filler and an isocyanate-active catalyst. Shaped articles can be produced from the composition which exhibit desirable mechanical properties without the need for fibrous reinforcing agents.

Abstract: An improved oxymethylene polymer composition is provided which is comprised of a blocked or unblocked isocyanate, a synergistic blend of isocyanate catalysts consisting of dibutyl tin dilaurate and at least one alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium saccharinate (as defined) and a reinforcing agent. The presence of the blend of isocyanate catalysts enables satisfactory coupling to be achieved between the reinforcing agent and the oxymethylene polymer with a smaller amount of isocyanate coupling agent than would normally be required. In addition, a lessened amount of catalyst is required to achieve such a result.

Abstract: In filler-containing plastic molding compositions based on polyoxymethylene, very good compatibility between the filler and the polymer matrix is obtained when alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salts of certain sulfonic acids or alkylsulfuric acids are used as adhesion promoters. The result is that in particular the flow properties of the molding compositions and mechanical properties of the plastic articles prepared therefrom as well as the color properties are improved.

Abstract: A catalytic system for furan resin is disclosed, comprising mixtures of a sulfonic acid with urea salts of the respective sulfonic acid. By varying the acid:salt ratio of the catalytic system, the working time of the furan resin may be controlled as desired.

Abstract: A hydrogel which comprises polymerized moieties derivable from (i) at least one polymerizable cyclic (thio)ether and (ii) at least one hydrophilic homo- or copolymer.

Abstract: Modified melamine-formaldehyde resins having a melamine:formaldehyde molar ratio of 1:(1.27 to 0.7) are prepared by heating melamine in an aqueous solution or suspension with formaldehyde in a melamine:formaldehyde molar ratio of 1:(1.27 to 0.7) at a pH value of 8 to 11 and at temperatures of 105.degree. to 160.degree. C. until the finished resin has reached a dilutability with water of 1:(0.1 to 4) at 20.degree. C., and, before, during or after the condensation reaction, adding less than 25% by weight of a glycol ether of the formulaR(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.n OHin which R denotes alkyl having 1 to 4 C atoms and n denotes an integer from 1 to 5, and/or of p-toluenesulfonamide. The resins are used in particular for the production of molding compositions.

Abstract: A process for producing a colloidal solution of a curable resin which comprises:blending (a) 5 to 90% by weight of a polyfunctional maleimide component and (b) 95 to 10% by weight of at least one thermosetting resin,heating them to form a composition, andblending the resulting composition with at least one low boiling point solvent having a boiling point of more than room temperature and less than 150.degree. C., in which the thermosetting resin is rich soluble, but the maleimide component is poor soluble, thereby forming a colloidal solution of a curable resin is disclosed. The colloidal solution is used as a coating, as an impregnating agent for a coil, or for preparing prepreg.

Abstract: A process for preparing a urea-formaldehyde base resin having a F/U molar ratio of 1.0:1-1.2:1, that is hydrolytically stable, which comprises adjusting a formaldehyde solution to a pH of 0.5-2.5, slowly charging urea to said formaldehyde solution while maintaining the temperature at 40.degree.-70.degree. C., neutralizing the reaction mixture after obtaining a Gardner viscosity in the range of T+-V+, then adding the final charge of urea and permitting equilibration.

Abstract: A process for bonding lignocellulosic material under heat and pressure, where the bonded lignocellulosic material is characterized by a low emission of formaldehyde, which comprises applying a binder to said lignocellulosic material, said binder comprising a urea-formaldehyde base resin having a ratio of formaldehyde to urea of 1.0:1-1.2:1, said base resin having essentially no free formaldehyde and said base resin when cured containing substantially more methylene groups than methylene ether groups, consolidating said lignocellulosic material and curing the binder.

Abstract: Improved polyoxymethylene molding compositions comprising fiber reinforcement such as glass, wherein the fiber reinforcement is surface treated with a vinyl polymer, such as polyvinylacetate.

Abstract: A stable polyol-alkali metal silicate emulsion is produced by mixing an aqueous solution of an alkali metal silicate or alkali metal metasilicate pentahydrate, a liquid polyol and a small amount of a salt of an alkali metal compound and a weak acid while heating the mixture to between 40.degree. C. and 100.degree. C. and agitating until the mixture emulsifies.

Abstract: There is disclosed a solid and water-insoluble condensation product of N,N'-ethyleneurea with formaldehyde, having the structure ##STR1## wherein n is an integer from 20 to 60 with a mean value of 41, and having an average number molecular weight M.sub.n ranging from 2000 to 6000. Said product, when added to a polymer in combination with an ammonium phosphate, results in the production of articles which are resistant to heat and to thermo-oxidation.

Abstract: A stabilized oxymethylene copolymer composition comprising an oxymethylene copolymer, and incorporated therein,(1) at least one amine-substituted triazine of the following formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryl group, a hydrogenated aryl group, an amino group or a substituted amino group, and at least one of them is an amino group or a substituted amino group,(2) at least one sterically hindered phenol of the following formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are an alkyl group, a substituted alkyl group or a substituted triazole group and R.sub.

Abstract: The invention is directed to biaxially oriented thermoplastic polymer flexible film having a substantially uniform thickness between about 0.005 and 0.030 of an inch (0.13 mm and 0.76 mm) and characterized by a structure comprised of discrete, platelet-like spherulitic crystalline aggregates compressed transversely to the plane of the film and biaxially oriented in the plane of the film and having a combination of improved properties and also to a rigid conduit or extrudate having a plurality of thermoplastic crystalline polymer layers each of which has a unique microstructure and improved properties.

Abstract: Binder Compositions comprising a solution of furan foundry binders in an alkylated aromatic hydrocarbon solvent result in a more cost efficient binder. The cost efficiency is achieved without significant loss of physical properties of the foundry cores and molds which are formed using the binder. In instances the binder compositions of this invention exhibit improved physical properties.

Abstract: Binders for foundry core sands and the like comprising furfuryl alcohol and an aromatic dialdehyde and optionally an aromatic alcohol.

Abstract: A catalyst material particularly useful in making core sand from which resin bound sand shapes are made. The preferred catalyst is a material comprising at least one salt made from a weak base and an acid from the group comprising lower aliphatic and aromatic sulfonic acids. The curable resin binder is preferably a furfuryl alcohol polymer or other furan-based material. The resin is preferably present in an amount of about 0.5% to about 5% based on the weight of sand, while the catalyst is present in an amount of about 5% to 40% by weight of the resin material. The catalyzed composition provides an excellent combination of working or bench life, rapid curing on a delayed action basis and favorable shape-imparting and holding properties in the formed sand shapes. Specifically preferred compositions include aluminum and copper phenol and toluene sulfonic acid salts.