Abstract: Provided is a composition for an acoustic wave probe including a polysiloxane mixture containing polysiloxane having a vinyl group, polysiloxane having two or more Si—H groups in a molecular chain, and silica particles of which an average primary particle diameter exceeds 16 nm and less than 100 nm and which are subjected to surface treatment, a silicone resin for an acoustic wave probe, the acoustic wave probe, an acoustic wave measurement apparatus, an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, an ultrasound probe, a photoacoustic wave measurement apparatus, and an ultrasound endoscope.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cross-linkable, elastomeric silicone composition and to a method using the composition according to the invention to form seals for sealing and assembling components of a power train. The silicone elastomers prepared from the composition according to the invention have: good resistance to ageing in chemically aggressive fluids such as those used e.g. in a power train, in this case engine oils, gearbox and axle lubricants, oil/gasoline mixtures, coolants, fuels, or antifreeze; good adhesion properties, even to surfaces soiled by the oils used in a power train; and good mechanical-strength properties, such as breaking strength, elongation at break, and Shore hardness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composite materials with a high dielectric constant and high dielectric strength and to methods of producing the composite materials. The composite materials have high dielectric constants at a range of high frequencies and possess robust mechanical properties and strengths, such that they may be machined to a variety of configurations. The composite materials also have high dielectric strengths for operation in high power and high energy density systems. In one embodiment, the composite material is composed of a trimodal distribution of ceramic particles, including barium titanate, barium strontium titanate (BST), or combinations thereof and a polymer binder.

Abstract: A method of forming a low gloss, high solids polyurea coating containing very low volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the coating composition. The low volatile content not only makes the coating environmentally friendly but allows it to be applied at variable thickness levels and over a wide variety of environmental conditions. The coating composition is comprised of an isocyanate reactive agent containing a secondary diamine, a polyisocyanate, a gloss reducing agent and a viscosity modifier. The gloss reducing agent is generally pre-mixed into an isocyanate reactive agent containing a secondary diamine and/or polyisocyanate containing the viscosity modifier before mixing the two components together to form a low gloss polyurea coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sealant composition for electronic device, in which the curing does not proceed when heated, which does not cause the problem of use in the mounting process of electronic device. The present invention relates to a sealant composition for electronic device comprising (a) a compound having two or more (meth)acryloyl groups and (c) a nitroxide compound and/or a thiocarbonylthio compound.

Abstract: An environmental barrier composition and method of use for forming a structural barrier system to seal structural openings such as doors and windows is provided. The composition includes a liquid rosin that is silyl-terminated polyether, a filler material, and a curing catalyst. The method includes applying the composition to a prepared through-hole in combination with flashing material at least along a bottom surface of the through-hole and installation of a window or door into the prepared through-hole to form a barrier system in which a continuous film can be easily inspected, is waterproof, meet air barrier requirements of ASTM E2178, has elastomeric properties, allows substrate expansion, contraction, and movement, does not shrink or lose volume as it cures, and cures rapidly with sufficient adhesion to transition flashing to incorporate into a designed drainage plane and allow integration of a continuous air barrier system where the barrier is at least semi-vapor-permeable.

Abstract: A hydraulic barrier composition can include granules of a water-swellable clay and a water-soluble polymer. Upon contact with a leachate at least portion of the polymer is solvated by the leachate and becomes entrapped in at least one of clay pores, at clay platelet edges, and between adjacent platelets.

Abstract: A one-component type polyurethane resin composition for preventing detachment of concrete pieces and tiles containing an isocyanate group-containing urethane prepolymer (A) and a thixotropy-imparting agent (B), and a method for forming a reinforcing layer on a surface of a concrete structure or tiled wall containing a resin coated film composed thereof, in order to provide a one-component type polyurethane resin composition for preventing detachment of concrete pieces and tiles, which has improved workability by being able to be applied with a trowel or brush, forms a transparent resin coated film after reactive curing that has improved weather resistance without applying a top coat, facilitates diagnosis of deterioration of concrete by being carried out visually during maintenance of concrete structures, is able to maintain the existing appearance of the tiled exteriors of buildings and other structures and eliminates dispersion to surrounding areas during application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyamide resin composition comprising polyamide (X) comprising a diamine unit containing 70 mol % or more of a metaxylylenediamine unit and a dicarboxylic acid unit and an alkali compound (A), wherein the following equations (1) to (3) are satisfied: 0.03?P<0.32??(1) 2.2?M<26.1??(2) 5<M/P?200??(3) wherein P represents a mole concentration (?mol/g) of a phosphorus atom contained per g of the polyamide resin composition; and M represents a sum (?mol/g) of values obtained by multiplying a mole concentration of an alkali metal atom and a mole concentration of an alkaline earth metal atom each contained per g of the polyamide resin composition by valencies thereof respectively.

Abstract: A moisture-curable polyurethane formulation is provided capable of curing to form a reaction product, having high green strength and being dispensable from a caulking gun. The polyurethane formulation comprises at least one isocyanate-terminated prepolymer, at least one rheology modifier or filler, optionally monomeric/polymeric isocyanate, and at least one urea-based thixotropic additive added to the formulation or formed in situ, to provide greater than 1% of urea groups in the reaction product. A method for making a moisture-curable polyurethane formulation capable of curing to form a reaction product and methods of bonding materials together using the formulation are also provided.

Abstract: An ink composition for inkjet recording including: a urethane oligomer or polymer that has at least one group selected from the group consisting of groups represented by following Formulae (1) to (3) at one or more side chains of the oligomer or polymer; and an organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to golf balls having at least one layer formed from a polyurea composition. The polyurea is formed by combining an aliphatic polyurea prepolymer, a diamine curative, and a cyclic carbonate diluent. Golf balls of the present invention include one-piece, two-piece, multi-layer, and wound golf balls. The composition may be present in any one or more of a core layer, a cover layer, or an intermediate layer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic molding composition having improved melt flow and chemical resistance is disclosed. The composition contains A) at least one member selected from the group consisting of aromatic polycarbonate and polyester carbonate, B) a graft polymer of at least one vinyl monomer on at least one rubber having a glass transition temperature of <10° C. as graft base and C) vinyl (co)polymer having weight-average molecular weight of 1500 to 5000 g/mol and glass transition temperature of >40° C. The composition may optionally further contain D) a phosphorus-based flame retardant and E) an anti-dripping agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a superabsorbent polymer wherein an increased rate of water absorption is obtained by the addition of an encapsulated blowing agent. The invention relates to a superabsorbent polymer including an encapsulating blowing agent and having a vortex time of 40 seconds or less. In particular, the superabsorbent polymer includes from about 55 to about 99.9 wt. % of polymerizable unsaturated acid group containing monomers; from about 0.001 to about 5.0 wt. % of internal crosslinking agent; wherein the wherein the composition has a degree of neutralization of more than about 20%; and from about 0.05 to about 10.0 wt. % of an encapsulated blowing agent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a water-absorbing resin by polymerization of a reaction mixture comprising at least one hydrophilic monomer and, if appropriate, at least one crosslinker in a reactor, which comprises admixing the reaction mixture with at least one first portion of a particulate additive before the reaction mixture has reached a residence time of 40% of the overall residence time in the reactor and with at least one second portion of a particulate additive when the reaction mixture has reached a residence time of 45% or more of the overall residence time in the reactor, the additive being selected from water-absorbing resin powders, fillers and mixtures thereof, the total solids content of monomer and additive being in the range from 30% to 60% by weight, the amount of additive being in the range from 5% to 50% by weight, based on the monomers, and the weight ratio of the first portion to the second portion of the additive being in the range from 10:1 to 1:5.

Abstract: The invention relates to a superabsorbent polymer wherein an increased rate of water absorption is obtained by the addition of an encapsulated blowing agent. The invention relates to a superabsorbent polymer including an encapsulating blowing agent and having a vortex time of 40 seconds or less. In particular, the superabsorbent polymer includes from about 55 to about 99.9 wt. % of polymerizable unsaturated acid group containing monomers; from about 0.001 to about 5.0 wt. % of internal crosslinking agent; wherein the wherein the composition has a degree of neutralization of more than about 20%; and from about 0.05 to about 10.0 wt. % of an encapsulated blowing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition comprising a resin and apatite, wherein referring to the particulate form of said apatite present in the resin composition thus obtained, the apatite is present in a particulate form having an average diameter or average thickness (d) of not greater than 100 nm and an average aspect ratio (L/D) of not smaller than 5 as defined by the ratio of the average length (L) to said average diameter or average thickness (d).

Abstract: In a process for producing polyurethanes by reacting at least one polyisocyanate with at least one compound containing at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate groups, the compound having at least two active hydrogen atoms which is used is at least one polyether alcohol prepared by addition of alkylene oxides onto H-functional initiator substances by means of multimetal cyanide catalysis and the reaction is carried out in the presence of at least one metal salt.

Abstract: Bonded vehicular glass assemblies utilizing two-component urethane adhesives to attach dynamic load-bearing attachment members to glass substrates to form a joint suitable for use on a vehicle, and related methods of forming are described herein. In addition, methods of attaching components to glass by use of these adhesives are disclosed. The two-component urethane adhesives utilized in this invention have been found to provide surprisingly strong bonds between glass and other materials which meet or exceed OEM requirements, and be particularly well suited for use in vehicles.

Abstract: Spray polyurea elastomers and reaction systems and methods for making the same. The spray polyurea elastomers are prepared with a prepolymer formed by reacting a low 2,4′-isomer content MDI with an MDI reactive component. This prepolymer is blended with a high 2,4′-isomer content MDI to form a quasi-prepolymer. The quasi-prepolymer is reacted with an amine resin to form polyurea elastomers.

Abstract: The invention relates to the utilization of aqueous polymer dispersions or of polymer powders which can be redispersed in water and which are based on protective colloid-stabilized aromatic vinyl-1,3-diene-copolymers in adhesive formulations used in the building industry, whereby the polymer dispersion and the polymer powders are produced by emulsion polymerization of a mixture containing at least one aromatic vinyl and at least one 1,3-diene in the presence of one or more protective colloids, without using an emulsifier, and by optionally drying of the aqueous polymer dispersion obtained thereby.

Abstract: A silicone rubber composition useful for keypads comprising a silicone rubber base produced by mixing under heat (A) a cross-linkable diorganopolysiloxane and (B) 20 to about 250 parts by weight calcium carbonate powder per 100 parts by weight of component (A), and (C) a curing agent consisting of (i) an organic peroxide or (ii) an organohydrogenpolysiloxane and a platinum catalyst in an amount sufficient to effect cure of the composition.

Abstract: A method for damping vibration of a substrate comprises the step of applying a liquid material onto the substrate in an ambient environment, wherein, after application to the substrate, the material cures substantially instantaneously in the ambient environment. The damping composition usable therefor comprises a resin component and an isocyanate component. The resin component includes a polymer(s) for imparting tensile strength, hardness and flexibility; an optional chain extender(s) for imparting tensile strength, weatherability, flexibility, adhesion to specific substrates, and hardness; and an optional filler for imparting hardness, flexibility, and specific noise, vibration and harshness blocking characteristics to the after-application, cured surface. The isocyanate component of the composition includes an isocyanate quasi-prepolymer(s) based on a uretonimine modified MDI and a high molecular weight polyether polyol having an isocyanate equivalent content of 15.

Abstract: A water-reducible binder for coatings comprises the reaction products of a) a phenolic resin comprising the reaction product of bisphenol A, t-butyl phenol and formaldehyde; b) an alkylene carbonate alkoxylating agent; c) a diol selected form the group consisting of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, 3,5,5-trimethylpentane diol and neopentyl glycol; and d) trimellitic anhydride. Methods for preparing such a water-reducible binder and coating systems comprising such a binder are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cast resin mixture for bonding substantially sheet-shaped elements, such as glass pane or the like, with a content of at least one non-functionalized acrylic and/or methacrylic ester and at least one functionalized alkyl ester of (meth)acrylic acid, optionally at least one plasticizer, optionally at least one cross-linking agent, optionally at least one primer and optionally at least one polymerization initiator. To improve this cast resin mixture in versatility of use and ease of handling, and to allow glass panes and the like to be bonded to one another reliably and durably, while optionally embedding function elements the acrylic and/or methacrylic ester(s) comprise(s) at least one constituent from the following group: all branched and unbranched saturated aliphatic (meth)acrylic esters, in particular methyl-, ethyl-, n-propyl-, iso-propyl-, n-butyl-, iso-butyl-, sec-butyl-, tert-butyl- and 2-ethyl-1-hexyl-(meth)acrylic esters.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing filled polyurethane elastomers, and more particularly to a process for producing highly filled polyurethane elastomers in which resin solid separation is substantially reduced. The separation rate of the solid particulate fillers contained in a filled polyol resin is significantly reduced, and the subject process can be optimized to lower the viscosity of the uncured liquid reaction mixture prior to curing same to form a solid, thereby substantially non-cellular filled polyurethane elastomer. The above-described benefits can be accomplished by reacting together a three-component polyurethane system comprising (a) a filled polyether polyol resin having a particulate filler material dispersed therein, (b) a polyisocyanate, and (c) a catalyst solution for reacting (a) and (b) to form said filled polyurethane elastomer.

Abstract: Novel liquid organopolysiloxane resins of the average composition ?R.sup.1 Si(CH.sub.3).sub.2 O.sub.1/2 !.sub.a ?(CH.sub.3).sub.3 SiO.sub.1/2 !.sub.b ?R.sup.2 O.sub.1/2 !.sub.c ?R.sup.1 Si(CH.sub.3)O!.sub.d ?(CH.sub.3).sub.2 SiO!.sub.e ?SiO.sub.2 !,whereinR.sup.1 is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 -alkenyl group,R.sup.2 is an optionally substituted, linear or branched C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl group or a mixture thereof,a+b+c+d+e is about 1 to 6,d+e is about 0 to 3,the resin has a viscosity of 0.1 to 1000 Pas at 25.degree. C., andthe alkenyl or vinyl content of the resin is in the range of 0.4 to 4 mmol/g,and their preparation by reacting at least one of tetraalkoxysilane and its partial hydrolyzate with at least one organosiloxane and a strong acid as catalyst in the presence of water and optionally an organic solvent at a temperature of about >40.degree. C. They are formulated into novel low viscosity polydiorganosiloxane compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for separating polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) from a biomass comprising the PHA, the process comprising: a) treating the biomass with a PHA solvent and a marginal nonsolvent for PHA; b) removing any insoluble biomass, thereby leaving behind a solution of PHA and marginal nonsolvent for PHA; and c) removing the PHA solvent from the solution, thereby resulting in a suspension of precipitated PHA in the marginal nonsolvent for PHA. Optionally, the process further comprises removing the marginal nonsolvent for PHA, thereby leaving behind the PHA. The present invention further relates to the suspension and the PHA produced by the process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to powdery, water-swellable, cross-linked polymers having a high absorption capacity for aqueous liquids, in particular body fluids, under load, which polymers are formed of:a) 55-99.9%-wt. acid-groups-containing monomers which are neutralized to the extent of at least 50 mole-%,b) 0-40%-wt. of monomers which are copolymerizable with a),c) 0.1-5.0%-wt. of at least one cross-linking agent,d) 0-30%-wt. of a water-soluble polymer.The cations of the salts according to a) are Li.sup.+, Na.sup.+, preferably K.sup.+, Cs.sup.+, Rb.sup.+, as well as primary, secondary, and tertiary methyl ammonium ions, either alone or in combination. The polymers are manufactured in that a blowing agent based on carbon dioxide is added to the monomers, followed by polymerization, that the polymer is dried and then heated to a temperature of 100.degree.-300.degree. C. with one or several compounds which are reactive for surface cross-linkage.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention are novel diguanamine derivatives, led by 2,5/2,6-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanes and 1,3/1,4-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-cyclohexanes, and derivatives thereof, applications of these compounds in fields such as adhesives and paints, utilization of these compounds in flame-retarding, thermal stabilization and compatibilization methods of resins, thermosetting molding compositions and thermosetting expansion-molding compositions making use of these compounds, as well as polymeric microspheres also using these compounds. These compounds are expected to find wide spread industrial utility as various excellent properties can be obtained by using them.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention are novel diguanamine derivatives, led by 2,5/2,6-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanes and 1,3/1,4-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-cyclohexanes, and derivatives thereof, applications of these compounds in fields such as adhesives and paints, utilization of these compounds in flame-retarding, thermal stabilization and compatibilization methods of resins, thermosetting molding compositions and thermosetting expansion-molding compositions making use of these compounds, as well as polymeric microspheres also using these compounds. These compounds are expected to find wide spread industrial utility as various excellent properties can be obtained by using them.

Abstract: Provided by the present invention are novel diguanamine derivatives, led by 2,5/2,6-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanes and 1,3/1,4-bis(4,6-diamino-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-cyclohexanes, and derivatives thereof, applications of these compounds in fields such as adhesives and paints, utilization of these compounds in flame-retarding, thermal stabilization and compatibilization methods of resins, thermosetting molding compositions and thermosetting expansion-molding compositions making use of these compounds, as well as polymeric microspheres also using these compounds. These compounds are expected to find wide spread industrial utility as various excellent properties can be obtained by using them.

Abstract: Conductive polymers having repeating units of formula (II) ##STR1## formed by chemical or electrochemical oxidation of aniline derivatives of formula (I) ##STR2## wherein R.sub.1 denotes --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --; n is an integer between 2 and 12; R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 denote hydrogens or one or two of them can be a halogen atom, methyl, methoxy or nitro groups; and X denotes hydrogen an alkali metal ion, an ammonium ion, an alkyl ammonium ion or an anilinium ion. The conductive polymers have excellent stability toward electrochemical redox cyclization and good processibility.

Abstract: This invention relates to foundry mixes and their uses. The foundry mixes comprise (a) a foundry aggregate, and (b) a foundry binder comprising in admixture; (1) an acetoacetate ester; (2) an .alpha., .beta. ethylenically unsaturated monomer; and (3) a liquid tertiary amine catalyst having a pK value of 12-14. The foundry mixes are used to prepare foundry shapes made from foundry mixes by a no-bake process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powdery, water-insoluble, cross-linked resin which absorbs aqueous or serous liquids as well as blood and is composed of a) 55 to 99.9%-wt. polymerized, unsaturated, polymerizable, acid-groups-containing monomers which are neutralized to the extent of at least 25 mol-%, b) 0 to 40%-wt. polymerized, unsaturated monomers copolymerizable with a), c) 0.1 to 5.0%-wt. of a cross-linking agent, and d) 0 to 30%-wt. of a water-soluble polymer, whereby the weight amounts a) to d) relate to anhydrous polymer. The polymer is characterized by the fact that the resin powder has been coated with 0.1 to 5%-wt. of an alkylene carbonate, relative to resin powder, and heated to a temperature of 150.degree. to 300.degree. C. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said polymer and to the use thereof in sanitary articles, such as diapers and the like, and in absorbent constructions consisting of hydrophilic fibers and absorbing resin.

Abstract: A crosslinked acrylic acid polymer or crosslinked acrylic acid copolymer consisting of at least 80% of acrylic acid and containing less than 5 ppm of methylene chloride obtained by a process comprising the radicalic polymerization of monomers in a solvent mixture consisting of a mixture of methylene chloride and a carboxylic ester having formulaR--COO--R.sub.1wherein R is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl group, R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl group, wherein said solvent mixture consists of 60-75% v/v of methylene chloride and 40-25% v/v of carboxylic ester, or, alternatively, dimethyl or diethylcarbonate is used instead of the carboxylic ester, together with a cross-linking agent, in an amount from 0.3 and 4% w/w, calculated on the monomer, and an appropriate free radical initiator as catalyst at a temperature ranging from 35.degree. C. and reflux temperature. The polymers and copolymers are useful as thickening agents for cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: Water-based varnish for glass prepared by mixing, just before use, the following basic components:component A: aqueous dispersion of an acrylic polymer containing hydroxy functional groups,component B: trialkoxysilane containing an epoxy functional group,component C: zirconium and ammonium double carbonate containing ZrO.sub.2 (+HfO.sub.2) (19% to 20% by wt.), in the form of an aqueous solution, components B and C in the mixture amounting to 3 and 2 parts by wt., respectively, per 100 parts by wt. of A.

Abstract: There are disclosed dibenzofuran amorphous polymer comprising a recurring unit represented by following formula (II) and having a molecular weight giving a reduced viscosity of at least 0.2 dl/g as measured in the form of a 0.5% (W/V) solution in N-methyl-pyrrolidone at 25.degree. C., a process for producing said amorphous polymer, a dibenzofuran copolymer comprising, in addition to a recurring unit represented by following formula (II), at least one type of recurring unit represented by following general formula (III) in a specific proportion and having a molecular weight giving a reduced viscosity of at least 0.2 dl/g as measured in the form of a 0.5% (W/V) solution in concentrated sulfuric acid at 25.degree. C., and a process for producing said copolymer. ##STR1## wherein A is --O--, --CO--, --S--, --SO.sub.2 --, a divalent alkylene group or a single bond and n is a number of 0, 1 or 2.

Abstract: A pasty molding compound, which is reactive only above room temperature and is intended for manufacturing temperature-resistant, elasticized duromer molded components, consists of a dimerized trimethylol propane (melting point 109.degree. C., molecular weight 250, OH number 900) and of 1 to 625 parts by weight (per 100 parts of methylene diphenyldiisocyanate) of low-molecular weight and an isocyanate-limited polyesterpolyol-diisocyanate-prepolymer, prepared from polycaprolactone and an isomeric mixture of the toluenediisocyanate. This masterbatch, which has an NCO excess of up to 15% over the equivalent quantity of the free OH components can be fortified with fillers and is moldable at low pressures. Furthermore, its application as an impregnating agent for glass-fiber mats to be molded is provided.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition for glass fibers is provided which contains a polycarbonate precursor material and a water soluble film former or binder. The resulting coated glass fibers have excellent flexibilty with little or no powdering of the coating composition off the fibers.

Abstract: A method of preventing polymer scale deposition in a polymerization vessel during polymerization of a monomer having an ethylenically double bond, wherein said polymerization is carried out in a polymerization vessel of which the inner wall has been previously first coated with(A) a coating solution comprising a condensate of an aromatic compound and at least one member selected from the group consisting of metal compounds and inorganic colloids, and the coating thus formed has been then coated with(B) a coating solution comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of anionic polymeric compounds, amphoteric polymeric compounds and hydroxyl group-containing polymeric compounds; and a polymerization vessel having a coating thus formed. According this method, polymer scale deposition on the inner wall, etc. of the polymerization vessel can be effectively prevented.

Abstract: There is provided a fluorosilicone composition comprising:(1) a cyclic trimer represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-8 alkyl, preferably methyl; R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-8 haloalkyl, preferably trifluoropropyl; and x ranges from 3 to 10 and averages about 6;(2) water; and(3) a mixture comprising by weight about 20% to about 52% of a polar aprotic solvent and about 80% to about 48% of an organic nonaprotic solvent.

Abstract: A curable polymer composition which comprises (A) an oxyalkylene base polymer having at least one silicon-containing group to the silicon atom of which a hydroxyl group or a hydrolyzable group is bonded and which is cross linkable through formation of a siloxane bond and (B) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a silicon-containing compound having at least one long chain hydrocarbon group and a silicon-containing compound having at least one fluorohydrocarbon group in an amount of 0.1 to 30 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the polymer (A), which composition provides a cured material having improved surface properties.

Abstract: The specification describes and claims curable polysiloxane compositions filled with a mixture of two types of finely divided calcium carbonate. The curable polysiloxane comprises 100 parts by weight of a hydroxypolysiloxane with from 5 to 12 parts by weight of a curing agent therefore comprising a silane of the formula R.sub.a R'.sub.b Si or a siloxane having units ##EQU1## wherein each R represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group, each R' represents an hydroxy, alkoxy, or alkoxyalkoxy group, a+b=4, a has a value 0 or 1, b has a value 3 or 4, c has a value 1, 2 or 3 and a+c is not greater than 3 as exemplified by methyl trimethoxy silane, together with a catalytic amount of a titanium or tin compound for promoting curing of the product in presence of moisture of the atmosphere.

Abstract: An ultra-fine particulated polymer latex having an average particle size of 100 nm or less, a crosslinked structure and a glass transition temperature lower than a value calculated by a weight fraction method.

Abstract: A one-pack type thermosetting composition comprising (A) at least one polyisocyanate compound having dispersed therein (B) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of (1) a solid polyfunctional compound having at least one functional group selected from the group consisting of hydrazino, primary amido and sulfamoyl groups, (2) a solid compound having at least one amidino group and (3) a solid compound having a heterocyclic ring and a plurality of active hydrogen atoms, or a one-pack type thermosetting composition comprising (A') a mixture consisting of (a) at least one polyisocyanate compound and (b) at least one high boiling polar compound, having dispersed therein (B') a solid polyfunctional compound having at least one active hydrogen atom. Said one-pack type thermosetting composition is storable and suitable for use in adhesives, sealing materials, coatings and shaped articles of resin.

Abstract: Thermosetting reactive systems, comprising(a) at least one epoxide resin,(b) at least one isocyanate resin,(c) a reaction accelerator of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is --(CR.sup.4 R.sup.5).sub.n - with n=2-24, phenylene or naphthylene which is unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted by halogen, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkoxy or C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 dialkylaminoalkyl, or a radical of the formulae ##STR2## R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 independently of one another are C.sub.1-C.sub.12 alkyl, phenyl or naphthyl which are unsubstituted or mono- or poly-substituted by halogen, nitro, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, or also C.sub.7 -C.sub.13 aralkyl, or in which R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, together with the N atom to which they are linked, form a 5-membered, 6-membered or 7-membered heterocyclic ring, and R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently of one another are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Novel polyurethane formulations especially useful as membranes for the protection of bridge deckings. The polyurethane is prepared by mixing two components, A and B. Component A comprises castor oil, a low molecular weight polyol having a molecular wieght between 92 and about 200, preferably with an elastomer. Component B is a modified MDI, being either (i) a mix of 4,4'- and 2,4'-isomers of diphenylmethane diisocyanate or (ii) a diphenylmethane diisocyanate and its reaction product with a low molecular weight poly(oxyalkylene).

Abstract: Stable finely-divided dispersions of polyureas and/or polyhydrazodicarbonamides in a hydroxyl-group-containing material are made by reacting (i) an isocyanate with (ii) a compound selected from polyamines, hydrazines, hydrazides and mixtures thereof in the presence of (iii) a hydroxyl compound selected from polyethers, polyesters, polyester amides, polycarbonates and mixtures thereof and (iv) a catalyst. The catalyst is a compound which catalyzes the reaction of isocyanate groups with hydroxyl groups. The catalyst is used in a quantity of at least 50 parts per million parts of (i), (ii) and (iii). These dispersions are particularly useful in the production of polyurethanes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of stable dispersions of polyureas and/or polyhydrazodicarbonamides in a hydroxyl-group-containing material by reacting an organic di- or polyisocyanate with a composition selected from the group consisting of polyamines containing primary and/or secondary amine groups, hydrazines, hydrazides, and mixtures thereof, in said hydroxyl-group containing material, in the presence of a dispersion stabilizing compound.