Abstract: Water dispersible, one component, self crosslinkable poly(urethane-urea) composition that is stable and capable of curing at room temperature is prepared by forming a prepolymer comprising an alcoholized drying oil; a diisocyanate, a polyalkylene ether polyol, and a dihydroxy containing alkanoic acid polyol; neutralizing the prepolymer; contacting the neutralized prepolymer with water and diamine wherein the alcoholized drying oil has a sufficient content of monoglycerides to allow for chain extension in step (C) and the poly(urethane-urea) self-crosslinks upon drying. The waterborne poly(urethane-urea) composition exhibits good chemical resistance, adhesion, abrasion, and high gloss properties when used as a coating.

Abstract: A method for polymerizing macrocyclic polyester oligomers comprising the step of contacting macrocyclic polyester oligomers and polymerization catalysts in the presence of epoxides and/or thioepoxides.

Abstract: A polyketone is contacted with an organic peroxyacid in a reactive, oxidization, slurry process to produce a polyester polymer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process of preparing multicyanate esters by: a) reacting an adduct of a tertiary amine and a phenol-formaldehyde oligomer or derivative thereof with cyanogen halide in a solvent reaction medium under conditions to form a reaction product stream containing at least one of the following compounds selected from the group consisting of tertiary amine-hydrohalide salt, solvent, and impurities, and, based upon the total weight of the reaction product stream excluding the weight of said tertiary amine-hydrohalide salt, from about 10 percent to about 40 percent of a multicyanate ester; b) recycling a portion of said reaction product stream into the mixture of step a; and c) separating and recovering said solvent and tertiary amine from said reaction product stream.The multicyanate ester products produced according to the present invention are useful as bonding agents in friction materials, molding materials, coatings, and adhesives.

Abstract: A polyketone is contacted with an organic peroxyacid in a reactive, oxidization, slurry process to produce a polyester polymer.

Abstract: A preparation process of polyhydroxycarboxylic acid having an inherent viscosity of 0.3 dl/g or more by dehydrating polycondensation of lactic acid containing hydroxycarboxylic acid in an organic solvent in the presence or absence of a catalyst, comprising using a hydroxycarboxylic acid raw material which comprises one or more impurities selected from the group consisting of methanol, ethanol, acetic acid, pyruvic acid, fumaric acid, methyl lactate, ethyl lactate and butyl lactate in a total amount of 0.3% by mole or less for the amount of said hydroxycarboxylic acid raw material.

Abstract: The use of C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl butyrates, d-limonene, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and C.sub.5 -C.sub.20 petroleum distillates and normal paraffins in place of methyl chloroform (1,1,1-trichloroethane) in conventional waterborne packaging and converting adhesives provides comparable or better adhesive products with reduced environmental and health related problems.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for the preparation of siloxane-oxyalkylene block copolymer surfactant compositions which utilize a hydrosilylation reaction with a phenyl ether as the reaction solvent. The reaction solvent need not be removed from the block copolymer, particularly when the block copolymer is used as a surfactant for polyurethane foam formulations. Ethylene glycol phenyl ether is the preferred reaction solvent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a neutral nonionic latex comprising:(a) about 5 to about 70 weight percent of a nonionic polymer comprising polymerized free-radically polymerizable nonionic monomer, based upon the total weight of the neutral nonionic latex, wherein the free radically polymerizable nonionic monomer comprises:(i) about 90 to about 99 percent by weight of nonionic alkyl acrylate monomer; and(ii) about 1 to about 10 percent by weight of nonionic amide monomer; wherein the weight percentages of (i) and (ii) are based upon the total weight of (i) plus (ii);(b) about 30 to about 95 weight percent of an aqueous phase, based upon the total weight of the neutral nonionic latex; and(c) about 2 to about 10 weight percent of a nonionic emulsifier based upon the total weight of the nonionic polymer plus the nonionic emulsifier;wherein particles of the nonionic polymer are stabilized by the nonionic emulsifier and dispersed within the aqueous phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fiber treatment compositions comprising an unsaturated acetate, an organohydrogensiloxane, a metal catalyst, and a dispersant selected from the group consisting of one or more surfactants and one or more solvents. The compositions of the present invention impart beneficial characteristics such as slickness, softness, compression resistance and water repellency to substrates such as fibers and fabrics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fiber treatment compositions comprising an unsaturated acetate, an organohydrogensiloxane, a metal catalyst, an organosilicon compound, and optionally a dispersant. The compositions of the present invention impart beneficial characteristics such as slickness, softness, compression resistance and water repellency to substrates such as fibers and fabrics.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel silicone emulsion useful as a mold coating in aluminum die casting operations. The silicone emulsion of the invention comprises an aqueous dispersion of an organopolysiloxane of a particular general formula in combination with an alkyl diphenyl ether disulfate salt. The novel silicone emulsion of the invention exhibits stability even when diluted tens of times and subjected to mechanical shear. When applied to a heated mold surface, water is driven from the silicone emulsion and there is formed a oil film. The oil film allows for easy release of the cast part. Furthermore, the film exhibits good paintability and lubricity under extreme pressure.

Abstract: A preparation process of aliphatic polyester having a weight average molecular weight of 15,000 or more by conducting a direct polycondensation reaction of an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol or a mixed aliphatic polyhydric alcohol and an aliphatic polybasic acid or a mixed aliphatic polybasic acid, or additionally a hydroxycarboxylic acid or a mixed hydroxycarboxylic acid or an oligomer of the hydroxycarboxylic acid in a reaction mixture containing an organic solvent.The aliphatic polyester thus obtained contains an extremely small amount of impurities, has low color and can exhibit satisfactory strength in the form of films, filaments and other shaped articles.

Abstract: An epoxy group-containing thermosetting resin composition comprising (A) a copolymer obtained from (a) at least one member selected from an unsaturated carboxylic acid and an unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride, (b) an epoxy group-containing unsaturated compound, (c) a monoolefin unsaturated compound, and optionally (d) a conjugated diolefin unsaturated compound, and (B) an organic solvent for dissolving the above copolymer. There is also provided another epoxy-group containing thermosetting resin composition which contains the above component (A), (C) a polymerizable compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated double bond, and (D) a photopolymerization initiator. These epoxy-group containing thermosetting resin compositions are excellent in storage stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a silicone rubber microsuspension which has an excellent high-concentration storage stability, and to a method for the preparation of a silicone rubber microsuspension. The silicone rubber microsuspension comprises a microparticulate silicone rubber having an average particle diameter not exceeding 10 micrometers, a nonionic surfactant whose HLB value is less than 10, a nonionic surfactant whose HLB value is at least 10, and water, with the proviso that the content of the microparticulate silicone rubber in the silicone rubber microsuspension is at least 50 weight percent. The method for the preparation of said silicone rubber microsuspension comprises mixing a liquid silicone rubber composition, a nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of less than 10, a nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of at least 10, and water.

Abstract: Described are water-in-oil emulsions containing an emulsion polymerizate which is soluble in or swells in water and an oil phase, consisting at least partly of monoether compounds, that is not miscible with water in all proportions. Also described are a method of preparing such emulsions and their use as agents for precipitation, sedimentation, and/or thickening.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion suitable for use as various coatings is provided. The dispersion includes polyester resin (A), a water soluble organic compound (B), water (C), and a neutralizer (D). The polyester resin has an acid number of 50 equivalents/10.sup.6 g or more. The polycarboxylic acid component of the resin contains aromatic dicarboxylic acid having no metal sulfonate groups in an amount in the range of 50 to 99.99 mole percent, and dicarboxylic acid having a metal sulfonate group in an amount in the range of 0.01 to 20 mole percent based on the total moles of the polycarboxylic acid component. The polyol component of the resin contains diol in an amount in the range of 30 to 100 mole percent based on the total moles of the polyol component. The diol has an alkyl group with 1 to 3 carbon atoms on a side chain, and the total number of carbon atoms in the diol is 6 to 25. The water soluble organic compound has a boiling point in the range of 60.degree. to 250.degree. C.

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 composition is disclosed which comprises an amino radical-containing organopolysiloxane and an organopolysiloxane containing at least 3 epoxy radical-containing organic groups in each molecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plastics that can be obtained by reacting unsaturated and/or hydroxyl-group-containing fatty acids or their esters or mixtures of various such fatty acids and esters with bifunctional ester-forming and/or amide-forming compounds and, if necessary, subsequently converting ethylenic double bonds, to give difatty acid diamides, difatty acid diesters, difatty acid amide esters, monofatty acid amide amines or monofatty acid amide alcohols as monomer components which contain at least two reactive groups suited for linkage to give polymers, in particular ethylenic double bonds, hydroxyl groups, epoxy groups or amino groups, and by linking the said compounds in the known way via a second group of bifunctional compounds that are capable of reacting with these free reactive groups to give the desired plastics.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of large-particle, aqueous plastic dispersions, which permits targeted adjustment of particle size. The process comprises a system which controls the particle size and comprises the step of polymerizing a monomer in the presence of an anionic emulsifier; a substantially non-branched, nonionic, water-soluble polymer auxiliary; and alkali metal and/or ammonium ions not bonded to emulsifier. The polymer auxiliary can be prepared reproducibly with regard to its agglomerating effect.

Abstract: A copolymer latex which is useful in an adhesive composition, a paper coating composition, an adhesive composition for carpet lining and an adhesive composition for a rock fiber substrate is prepared by emulsion copolymerizing an aliphatic conjugated diene monomer and at least one other monomer copolymerizable therewith in the presence of a chain transfer agent and at least one compound having no copolymerizing reactivity selected from the group consisting of hydrocarbons having 5 to 12 carbon atoms, halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons, five or six membered ring heterocyclic compounds, aliphatic ethers and aliphatic esters in an amount of 1 to 100 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of a total amounts of the aliphatic conjugated diene monomer and the other monomer.

Abstract: Moldable compositions comprising metallic powder and/or ceramic powder, mixed an organic binder are disclosed, which comprises an ether polyamine of the formula (1) and/or a primary amine of the formula (2) : ##STR1## wherein A.sup.1 and A.sup.2 are alkylene groups or aryl-substituted alkylene groups; X.sup.1 is a residue of an active hydrogen atom-containing compound having at least 2 active hydrogen atoms; n is at least 1; m is 2-8; and X.sup.2 is an amino group represented by ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are hydrogen atom, alkyl groups or groups of the formula : --(A.sup.3 --O).sub.k --R.sup.3, wherein A.sup.3 is an alkylene group, R.sup.3 is hydrogen atom or an alkyl group and k is at least 1; R is hydrogen atom or an alkyl groups containing 1-30 carbon atoms, A is an alkylene group containing 1-4 carbon atoms, and r is an integer of at least 1.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide a polycarbodiimide pulp improved in heat resistance, etc. and a process allowing for easy production of said polycarbodiimide pulp.The polycarbodiimide pulp of the present invention consists substantially of a polycarbodiimide represented by one of the following formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each represent a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each represent a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower alkoxy group, and X represents an oxygen atom or a methylene group.

Abstract: A highly stable emulsion of an organopolysiloxane suitable for use as a fabric-finishing agent is proposed which is prepared by mixing and agitating (a) an organopolysiloxane of a linear molecular structure having polyoxyalkylene groups and amino- or epoxy-substituted groups bonded to the silicon atoms, (b) a specified amount of a, preferably, non-ionic surface active agent having a specific HLB value and (c) water in an amount to form an oil-in-water type emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition which is suitable for the preparation of coatings, sealants and/or fillers and contains one or more binder components and as reactive thinner an octadienyl ether which may contain ester groups and which has a viscosity at 23.degree. C. of at most 5,000 mPas and a content of 1 to 80% by weight of octadienyl groups, --C.sub.8 H.sub.13, 0 to 35% by weight of hydroxyl groups and 0 to 30% by weight of carboxyl groups.

Abstract: The invention provides rolls, belts and other biasable members having at least one layer or coating of an elastomeric resilient polyurethane formed by reacting (a) a polyisocyanate prepolymer comprising the reaction product of a saturated aliphatic polyisocyanate, a saturated cycloaliphatic polisocyanate, or an aromatic polyisocyanate and a polyol free of aliphatic unsaturation, preferably a polyalkylene glycol in which the alkylene group contains 2 to 8 carbon atoms, and (b) a hardening mixture comprising a polyol of (a) or a diamine free of aliphatic unsaturation, or a mixture thereof and, as a conductivity control agent, from 0.001 to 5.0 weight percent, based on the total weight of (b), of a complex of ethylene glycol or an oligoethylene glycol selected from the group consisting of di-, tri- and tetraethylene glycol with an ionizable antimony halide salt selected from the group consisting of antimony trifluoride, antimony trichloride, antimony tribromide and antimony triiodide.

Abstract: Polyester resins, comprising the polymerized residues of dibasic acids and diols, dibasic anhydrides and diols, and the lower alkyl esters of dibasic acids and diols, are soluble up to 40% by weight of solids in 1,3-dioxacyclopentane, and blends of 1,3-dioxacyclopentane with other relatively nontoxic solvents.

Abstract: A process for preparing solid polymer blends and composites of controlled porosity in microemulsions containing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic phases. The microemulsions are prepared with surfactant systems that may include a cosolvent as a part thereof, together with a hydrophilic monomer, or monomers, dissolved in the hydrophilic phase of the microemulsion, and a hydrophobic monomer, or monomers, dissolved in the hydrophobic phase. Polymerization of the monomers thus present is carried out to provide highly uniform dispersions of the resulting polymers in each other. The invention allows for the control of the morphology of the blends, the improvement in compatability of otherwise incompatible polymers, and improvements in the processability of the polymers due to enhanced thermal and mechanical properties.

Abstract: A composition and a method for forming an anti-reflective layer for DUV microlithographic processes is disclosed. The compositions of the present invention includes a polymer dissolved in a suitable solvent. The polymers are polysulfone and polyurea polymers which possess inherent light absorbing properties at deep ultraviolet wavelengths. In accordance with the method of the present invention, these compositions are applied to a substrate to form an anti-reflective coating, and thereafter a photoresist material that is compatible with the anti-reflective coating is applied.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel suppressants for unsaturated polyester styrenated resins resulting in lower emission of volatile compounds in the production of the polyester resins.

Abstract: Silicone compositions comprising an organopolysiloxane composition and an organic compound capable of coordination with metals are described. Since the organic compound is preferentially adsorbed on a metal surface, the composition is particularly suitable for use in electric or electronic parts to prevent contact failure. A more specific embodiment comprises a diorganopolysiloxane of the average unit formula, R.sub.a SiO.sub.(4-a)/2, wherein each R independently represents an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group, and a is a value of from 1.90 to 2.05, a filler, an alkoxysilane or its hydrolyzate, a silylation catalyst made of an organic silicon compound having at least one specific type of group, an organic tin compound, another organosilicon compound capable of reaction with an alcohol in order to stabilize the composition, and an organic compound capable of coordination with metals.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for readily preparing polymeric solid electrolyte, i.e., ion conductive polymer having excellent properties.The process of the invention comprises steps of subjecting at least one of the following component A and component B to contain an alkali metal salt and/or an ammonium salt and mixing the components A and the component B.Component A: a solution obtained by dissolving a radical polymerization promotor in a specific polyether base macromonomer.Component B: a solution obtained by dissolving a radical polymerization initiator in a specific polyether base oligomer and/or an organic non-aqueous solvent.To at least one of the component A and component B, a radical polymerization retarder is added, if desired.The process of the invention can be carried out by a simple step comprised of mixing the two components at room temperature and provides the solid polyelectrolyte having a high inonic conductivity.

Abstract: Cross-linked aqueous dispersions and emulsions and method for producing casts of any desirable shape therefrom the dispersions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from 67 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount of 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and humectant in an amount from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition and the emulsions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from 67 to 80 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; emollient oils in an amount from 0.1 to 25 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount from 0.

Abstract: Surfactant compositions comprising a water-soluble polyurethane or polyurea dispersed in a surfactant are described. These compositions are prepared by reacting an aromatic or aliphatic polyisocyanate with a polyol or polyamine in the presence of a surfactant. Solid products of this invention are suitable for preparing molded or shaped articles such as bathtub toys.

Abstract: The invention provides a stabilizer for an aqueous dispersion of an acrylic polymer that is obtained by successive copolymerization in random order of a monomer mixture A consisting of particular amounts of styrene or methyl styrene, acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, and optionally another comonomer, and a monomer mixture B consisting of particular amounts of styrene or methyl styrene, a (cyclo)alkyl methacrylate having 1-12 carbon atoms in the (cyclo)alkyl group, and optionally another comonomer, in the presence of a particular amount of a polybutadiene having a number average molecular weight of 1500-10000, the carboxylic acid groups from the (meth)acrylic groups being at least partly ionized. The invention also pertains to an aqueous dispersion of an acrylic polymer thus stabilized.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a polysiloxane-containing resin which comprises copolymerizing a polysiloxane-type macromonomer with a vinyl monomer, characterized in that the polysiloxane-type macromonomer is one prepared by reacting about 70 to about 99.999 mole % of a compound (A) represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms or phenyl group, and R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 each represent alkoxyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or hydroxyl group with about 30 to about 0.001 mole % of a compound (B) represented by the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 represents hydrogen atom or methyl group, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 each represent hydroxyl group, alkoxyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or aliphatic hydrocarbon group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms with the proviso that R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a silicon polyimide precursor composition which has a viscosity suitable for the formation of films by application or another mean and which is capable of forming hard and tough films having excellent heat resistance, low coefficient of thermal expansion and strong adhesive force by heating the films, the above-mentioned films being formed by the chemical bond between silicon and polyimide. Another feature of the present invention is directed to a method for preparing a crosslinked/cured material of the aforesaid silicon polyimide precursor composition.That is, the present invention is connected with a soluble silicon polyimide precursor composition which comprises 0.5 to 40% by weight of a silicon polyimide precursor represented by the following formula (I) on another precursor obtained by imidizing the compound represented by the formula (I) and having a logarithmic viscosity number of 0.05 to 5 dl/g, 0.

Abstract: A curable composition. The composition contains(A) 100 parts of an oxyalkylene polymer having at least one silicon-containing group containing a hydroxyl group and/or hydrolyzable group bound to a silicon atom and capable of crosslinking through the formation of a siloxane bond;(B) 1 to 150 parts of a high molecular weight and/or high viscosity plasticizer; and(c) 0.1 to 20 parts of a compound having one silanol group per molecular and/or a compound capable of reacting with moisture to thereby form one silanol group per molecule. When an alkyd paint is applied onto the surface of a cured material formed from this curable composition excellent coating properties can be obtained, the other physical characteristics of the cured material being maintained.

Abstract: The present invention provides a relatively simple synthesis procedure for the formation of silane hydrolyzate compositions of the formula ##EQU1## where R is hydrogen or a methyl group, n is an integer greater than about 8, and x is a number between 0 and 2. The hydrolyzate compositions are metastable in solvent solution, but become insoluble after coating on a substrate. The resins are useful as planarizing coatings for substrates such as electronic devices and can be ceramified by subjecting them to an oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature of between about 100.degree. to 1000.degree. C. to form ceramic or ceramic-like coatings on such substrates.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ladder silicone oligomer composition which comprises [A] 100 weight parts of a ladder silicone oligomer containing 1 to 10 weight % of hydroxyl groups and 1 to 10 weight % of ethoxy groups, [B] 1 to 200 weight parts of at least one silicon-containing compound selected from (a) silicone oligomers and polymers having a number average molecular weight of 500 to 100,000, which are obtained by reacting a compound of the following formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is lower alkyl or phenyl, and R.sub.2 is lower alkyl, with a compound of the following formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R.sub.3 is lower alkyl, or phenyl, and R.sub.4 is lower alkyl, the molar ratio of the compound (I) to the compound (II) being from 1/0.3 to 1/9, and (b) ethyl silicates having a silica content of 28.8 to 45 weight % and hydrolysis products thereof, and [C] an organic solvent. The ladder silicone oligomer composition is useful as a coating material and an adhesive.

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 water repellency treatment agent which is non-corrosive to metals, comprising a solution as a volatile solvent of 1-20 wt % of silyl phosphate containing 1-10 wt % of phosphorus, and less than 20 wt % of an organopolysiloxane of general formula R.sub.a SiO.sub.(4-a)/2 having a viscosity of 5-10,000 centistokes at 25.degree. C., wherein the letter a has a value in the range 1.95<a<2.20, and R is a monovalent organic group selected from saturated or unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon groups with 1-30 carbon atoms, halogenated hydrocarbon groups, alkoxy groups, hydroxyl groups and hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: An imaging member comprised of a photoconductive layer, and a protective copolyurethane overcoating of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is a trivalent group; A' is a bivalent group; R is selected from the group consisting of alkylene, substituted alkylene, arylene, and substituted arylene; x and y are number mole fractions of from about 0.05 to about 0.95 subsequent to the provision that the sum of x+y is equal to 1.0. Also disclosed are processes for the preparation of the aforementioned copolyurethanes.

Abstract: A water-base paint for coating the inside surface of a metallic can, said paint comprising fine particles of a polyester resin dispersed in an aqueous medium in the presence of a surface-active agent, wherein(A) the polyester resin comprises units derived from a dicarboxylic acid and units derived from a diol, the units derived from the dicarboxylic acid containing units derived from terephthalic acid and units derived from isophthalic acid in a mole ratio of from 10:90 to 80:20, and at least 30 mole % of the units derived from the diol being derived from ethylene glycol,(B) the surface-active agent is composed of at least one compound selected from alkylaryl sulfonic acid salts, alkylsulfonic acid salts, dialkylsulfosuccinic acid salts, alkylphosphoric acid salts, polyoxyethylene alkylarylether sulfonic acid salts and polyoxyethylene alkylether sulfonic acid salts, and(C) the fine particles of the polyester resin have an average particle diameter of not more than 3 microns.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprise a clear, homogeneous binder mixture of polyether or polyester polymer, an amine-formaldehyde condensate resin, and an organic solvent; the mixture being miscible with water to application viscosity. The coating composition typically contains suspended solid particulates, including pigments and metal flakes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a relatively simple synthesis procedure for the formation of silane hydrolyzate compositions of the formula ##EQU1## where R is hydrogen or a methyl group, n is an integer greater than about 8, and x is a number between 0 and 2. The hydrolyzate compositions are metastable in solvent solution but become insoluble after coating on a substrate. The resins are useful as planarizing coatings for substrates such as electronic devices and can be ceramified by subjecting them to an oxidizing atmosphere at a temperature of between about 100.degree. to 1000.degree. C. to form ceramic or ceramic-like coatings on such substrates.

Abstract: Cross-linked aqueous dispersions and emulsions and method for producing casts of any desirable shape therefrom the dispersions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from 67 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount of 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and humectant in an amount from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition and the emulsions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from 67 to 80 percent by weight based on the total weight of the comosition; emollient oils in an amount from 0.1 to 25 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount from 0.

Abstract: Cross-linked aqueous dispersions and emulsions and method for producing casts of any desirable shape therefrom the dispersions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition: water in an amount from .[.67 to 130.]. .Iadd.30-80 .Iaddend.percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount of 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and humectant in an amount from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition and the emulsions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from .[.67.]. .Iadd.30 .Iaddend.to 80 percent by weight based on the total weight of the comosition; emollient oils in an amount from 0.

Abstract: Cross-linked aqueous dispersions and emulsions and method for producing casts of any desirable shape therefrom the dispersions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from .[.67 to 30.]. .Iadd.30 to 80 .Iaddend.percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; a source of multivalent metallic ions in an amount of 0.1 to 5 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and humectant in an amount from 0.1 to 40 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition and the emulsions comprising a water dissipatable polymer in an amount from 18 to 30 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; water in an amount from .[.67.]. .Iadd.30 .Iaddend.to 80 percent by weight based on the total weight of the composition; emollient oils in an amount from 0.